8-1917. Idle reduction technology; maximum weight limit exception. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1908 and 8-1909, and amendments thereto, the maximum gross weight limit and axle weight limit for any vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology may be increased by a quantity necessary to compensate for the additional weight of such idle reduction technology as provided for in 23 U.S.C. § 658.17. In no case shall the additional weight increase allowed by this section be greater than 400 pounds.
(b) Upon request by an appropriate law enforcement officer, the vehicle operator shall provide proof:
(1) By written certification, the weight of the idle reduction technology;
(2) by demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times; and
(3) that the gross weight increase is not used for any purpose other than for the use of idle reduction technology.
(c) As used in this section, "idle reduction technology" means any device or system of devices that:
(1) Is installed on a heavy-duty diesel-powered on-highway truck or truck tractor; and
(2) is designed to provide to such truck or truck tractor those services, such as heat, air conditioning or electricity, that would otherwise require the operation of the main drive engine while the truck or truck tractor is temporarily parked or remains stationary.
(d) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the uniform act regulating traffic on highways.
History: L. 2007, ch. 140, § 2; April 26.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles
Article 19 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Size, Weight And Load Of Vehicles
8-1901 Criminal penalties for violation of size and weight laws; exceptions.
8-1902 Width of vehicles and loads thereon.
8-1903 Loads on passenger vehicles extending to either side.
8-1904 Height and length of vehicles and loads; exceptions to maximums.
8-1905 Projecting loads to the front and rear.
8-1906 Securing loads on vehicles; requirements for hauling livestock.
8-1907 Towing vehicles; connection and safety equipment; exceptions.
8-1908 Gross weight limits on wheels and axles.
8-1909 Gross weight limits for vehicles; exceptions; safety of certain vehicles for operation.
8-1909a Vehicle operation on national system of interstate and defense highways; exceptions.
8-1911 Permits for oversize or overweight vehicles; fees.
8-1912 When secretary of transportation or local authorities may restrict use of highways.
8-1913 Liability for damage to highway or structure.
8-1916 Cotton modules; allowable movement.
8-1917 Idle reduction technology; maximum weight limit exception.
8-1918 Implement dealers; permits; allowable movement.
8-1919 Issuance of special permits for certain vehicle combinations; fees; conditions.
8-1920 Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles.
8-1921 Escort vehicle company registration; requirements; penalty.