OK HB1779

Increases the exemption for vehicles transporting rock, sand, gravel, coal, and flour from 5% to 10% of axle limits set in Section 14-109(A), provided vehicles are registered for maximum allowable rate and do not operate on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.

Maintains existing exemptions for utility/refuse collection vehicles, timber/pulpwood transporters, oil field equipment vehicles, agricultural product vehicles, and wrecker/tow vehicles, each subject to specific conditions and restrictions.

Requires vehicles operating under exemptions to purchase an annual special overload permit from the Corporation Commission for $100.00.

Allows vehicles with auxiliary power or idle reduction technology units an additional 400 pounds to total gross weight limits if operators obtain written certification of the unit's weight and functionality.

Becomes effective November 1, 2015.