La. Admin. Code tit. 73 § I-2107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2107 - Limitations

A. All combination vehicles or tandem loads shall meet each of the following requirements.

1. It cannot exceed 140,000 pounds (gross weight).

2. It cannot exceed 40,000 pounds per tandem axle spread and 60,000 pounds per tridem axle spread.

3. It cannot exceed 83 feet in length.

4. It shall be equipped with a dual-axle dolly and a dolly safety system with tilt sensors attached to the dolly that provide feedback on tilt information to the driver of the vehicle to ensure safe operations.

5. The truck tractor shall be licensed for 88,000 pounds.

B. The permits issued are not valid on local roads. An applicant requesting a permit shall contact local authorities and provide to DOTD written proof of approval to travel on local roads by the appropriate parish or municipal governing authority, prior to issuance of the permit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 73, § I-2107

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Operations, Weights and Enforcement Section, LR 491447 (8/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2, R.S. 32:387 and R.S. 32:387.2.