8-1920. Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles. (a) Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, an emergency vehicle may operate at a gross weight not exceeding 86,000 pounds, subject to a maximum weight of:
(1) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;
(2) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle;
(3) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle;
(4) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.
(b) As used in this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to:
(1) Transport personnel and equipment; and
(2) support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations.
History: L. 2018, ch. 72, ยง 3; July 1.
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.