75 Pa. C.S. § 4979

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 4979 - Permit for movement of particleboard or fiberboard used in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture

An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of particleboard or fiberboard for use in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble household or office furniture which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 70 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 107,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles:

Single axle	21,000 pounds
Tandem axles	42,000 pounds
Tridem axles	53,000 pounds
Quad axles	63,000 pounds

No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.

75 Pa.C.S. § 4979

1998, Dec. 21, P.L. 1126, No. 151, § 51, effective in 60 days. Amended 2001, June 22, P.L. 559, No. 37, § 6, imd. effective.