17-229-308 Me. Code R. § 6

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 229-308-6 - ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED LOADS

A Limited Load Permit specifies a reduced weight for a truck based upon its axle configuration and tire width. Applications for a Limited Load Permit must include a copy of the vehicle registration and a certified weigh slip for the empty weight of the vehicle. Applications are located on MaineDOT'sPosted Roads website found at www.mainedot.gov. A Limited Load Permit is valid for as long as it is used to transport the same commodity and is owned by the same owner.

1. A Limited Load Permit is available for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating over 34,000 pounds and carrying aSpecial Commodity (Vehicles with a GVW from 23,000 pounds and up to 34,000 pounds are covered in Section 5) .These vehicles must be carrying a partial load and the total vehicle with load weight equal to or less than that indicated on the Limited Load Permit issued by MaineDOT. This permit shall accompany the vehicle at all times as shall weigh slips, delivery slips, or bills of lading for the load being carried.
2. "Exemption Permits" issued prior to the implementation of this rule remain valid as long as the vehicle owner and registration number on the permit are still consistent with the vehicle's registration.

17-229 C.M.R. ch. 308, § 6