(a) The department, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, may
(1) establish limitations on weight, size, and load of vehicles, except as otherwise provided in AS 19.10.065;
(2) prohibit the operation or impose restrictions on vehicular use of highways during certain seasons of the year.
(b) The department shall operate motor vehicle weighing stations, issue special written permits authorizing the operation of overweight and oversize vehicles, establish fees for the overweight and oversize vehicle special permits, enforce the size, weight, and load limitations adopted under this section, and establish regulations relating to pilot car services and the enforcement of the size, weight, and load limitations adopted under this section.
(c) Except for requirements relating to a commercial motor vehicle driver's licensing program under AS 28, the department shall adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) that are necessary to implement federal statutes or regulations that relate to commercial motor vehicles.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 19. Highways and Ferries
Chapter 10. State Highway System
Article 1. Designation, Marking, and Use.
Sec. 19.10.010. Dedication of land for public highways.
Sec. 19.10.015. Establishment of highway widths.
Sec. 19.10.020. Designation of state highway system.
Sec. 19.10.030. Responsibility for system.
Sec. 19.10.040. Uniform system of marking and posting.
Sec. 19.10.050. Traffic control signals.
Sec. 19.10.060. Size, weight, and load provisions; restriction on use of highways; regulations.
Sec. 19.10.065. Operation of farm equipment on highways.
Sec. 19.10.070. Speed limits and zones.
Sec. 19.10.072. Procedures for determination of speed limits and zones.
Sec. 19.10.075. Designation of traffic safety corridors; fines.
Sec. 19.10.080. Designation of through highways.
Sec. 19.10.085. Naming of a highway.
Sec. 19.10.090. Erection and maintenance of guard rails.
Sec. 19.10.095. Signs promoting the use of safety belts and child safety devices.