Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 5577 | Load Limits on Highways
Section 5577.044 | Weight Restrictions for Vehicles Fueled by Natural Gas.

Effective: July 3, 2019
Latest Legislation: House Bill 62 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) Notwithstanding sections 5577.02 and 5577.04 of the Revised Code, a vehicle fueled solely by compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas may exceed by not more than two thousand pounds the gross vehicle weight provisions of sections 5577.01 to 5577.09 of the Revised Code or the axle load limits of those sections.
(B) If a vehicle described in division (A) of this section exceeds the weight provisions of sections 5577.01 to 5577.09 of the Revised Code by more than the allowance provided for in division (A) of this section, both of the following apply:
(1) The applicable penalty prescribed in section 5577.99 of the Revised Code;
(2) The civil liability imposed by section 5577.12 of the Revised Code.
(C) Division (A) of this section does not apply to the operation of a vehicle on a highway, road, or bridge that is subject to reduced maximum weights under section 4513.33, 5577.07, 5577.071, 5577.08, 5577.09, or 5591.42 of the Revised Code.

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Ohio Revised Code

Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges

Chapter 5577 | Load Limits on Highways

Section 5577.01 | Load Limits on Highways Definitions.

Section 5577.02 | Operation of Vehicle on Highways in Excess of Prescribed Weights Forbidden.

Section 5577.03 | Weight of Load - Width of Tire.

Section 5577.04 | Maximum Axle Load, Wheel Load, Gross Weights, for Pneumatic Tired Vehicles.

Section 5577.041 | Maximum Axle Load, Wheel Load, and Gross Weights for Solid-Tired Vehicles.

Section 5577.042 | Weight Provisions for Farm, Log and Coal Trucks and Farm Machinery.

Section 5577.043 | Permissible Weight Variations for Certain Vehicles.

Section 5577.044 | Weight Restrictions for Vehicles Fueled by Natural Gas.

Section 5577.045 | Fire Engine Weight Exemptions; Permits for Overweight Vehicles.

Section 5577.05 | Prohibition Against Violation.

Section 5577.06 | Prohibition Against Violation.

Section 5577.07 | Reduction of Weight and Speed During Times of Thaws and Moisture.

Section 5577.071 | Reduction of Weight of Vehicle or Load or Speed on Deteriorated or Vulnerable Bridge.

Section 5577.08 | Classification of Roads and Bridges by Board of County Commissioners.

Section 5577.081 | Surface Mining Vehicles Over Load Limit to Use Designated Roads.

Section 5577.09 | Rules - Signs.

Section 5577.10 | Statement of Gross Vehicle Weight.

Section 5577.11 | Wheel Protectors.

Section 5577.12 | Liability for Damages - Prosecution - Application of Moneys.

Section 5577.13 | Enforcement by Deputies.

Section 5577.14 | Notice of Arrest.

Section 5577.15 | Application of Size and Weight Provisions of Chapter.

Section 5577.99 | Penalty.