Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 259:40-b - Heavy Duty Recovery Vehicle "Heavy duty recovery vehicle" shall mean a wrecker that:
I. Has been designed and manufactured for the specific purpose of recovering large vehicles that have a gross weight rating or actual gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds;II. Has either 4 or 5 axles;III. Has a manufacturer's gross weight vehicle rating in excess of 70,000 pounds;IV. Has a recovery boom with a rating of at least 70,000 pounds;V. Has an air brake system with the capability to provide compressed air to the towed vehicle's braking and/or suspension system; andVI. Has the capability to tow a combination vehicle with an actual gross weight of more than 99,000 pounds.Added by 2018, 74:1, eff. 7/24/2018. 2018, 74:1, eff. July 24, 2018.