§2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system
Notwithstanding the weight, axle and configuration limits specified in section 2355, subsections 1 to 3, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127(a)(11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, the Commissioner of Transportation, by rule, may allow the operation of a vehicle on the interstate system if the vehicle complies with the provisions of this chapter applicable to the operation of vehicles on public ways other than the interstate system. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. As used in this section, "interstate system" has the same meaning as in Title 23, section 1903, subsection 3. [PL 2011, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 21: WEIGHT, DIMENSION AND PROTECTION OF WAYS
29-A §2351. Definitions (REPEALED)
29-A §2352. Maximum operational weight
29-A §2353-A. Pilot project to simplify truck weight laws (REPEALED)
29-A §2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits
29-A §2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project
29-A §2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system
29-A §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight
29-A §2357. Weight tolerance for certain vehicles
29-A §2358. Weighing of vehicles
29-A §2359. Prima facie evidence
29-A §2360. Excess vehicle weight
29-A §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season
29-A §2361. Aggravated excessive vehicle weight violations (REPEALED)
29-A §2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations
29-A §2362. Repeat offender (REPEALED)
29-A §2363. Refusal to permit weighing
29-A §2364. Six-axle single unit truck
29-A §2365. Four-axle single unit truck in combination with 2-axle trailer