RCW 46.44.036
Combination of units—Limitation.
Except as provided in RCW 46.44.037, it is unlawful for any person to operate upon the public highways of this state any combination of vehicles consisting of more than two vehicles. For the purposes of this section a truck tractor-semitrailer or pole trailer combination will be considered as two vehicles but the addition of another axle to the tractor of a truck tractor-semitrailer or pole trailer combination in such a way that it supports a proportional share of the load of the semitrailer or pole trailer shall not be deemed a separate vehicle but shall be considered a part of the truck tractor. For the purposes of this section a converter gear used in converting a semitrailer to a full trailer shall not be deemed a separate vehicle but shall be considered a part of the trailer.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 8; 1961 c 12 § 46.44.036. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 2; 1951 c 269 § 23; prior: 1949 c 221 § 1, part; 1947 c 200 § 5, part; 1941 c 116 § 1, part; 1937 c 189 § 49, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-49, part.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Effective dates—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64: See notes following RCW 46.16A.455.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.
46.44.010 - Outside width limit.
46.44.013 - Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.
46.44.020 - Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.
46.44.034 - Maximum lengths—Front and rear protrusions.
46.44.036 - Combination of units—Limitation.
46.44.037 - Combination of units—Lawful operations.
46.44.041 - Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.
46.44.042 - Maximum gross weights—Axle and tire factors.
46.44.043 - Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.
46.44.049 - Effect of weight on highways—Study authorized.
46.44.050 - Minimum length of wheelbase.
46.44.060 - Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
46.44.070 - Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.
46.44.080 - Local regulations—State highway regulations.
46.44.090 - Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.
46.44.091 - Special permits—Gross weight limit.
46.44.0915 - Heavy haul industrial corridors—Overweight sealed containers and vehicles.
46.44.092 - Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.
46.44.093 - Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.
46.44.0941 - Special permits—Fees.
46.44.095 - Temporary additional tonnage permits—Fees.
46.44.096 - Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.
46.44.098 - Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.
46.44.101 - Interstate travel by specialized equipment.
46.44.105 - Enforcement procedures—Penalties—Exception—Rules.
46.44.110 - Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
46.44.120 - Liability of owner, others, for violations.
46.44.130 - Farm implements—Gross weight and size limitation exception—Penalty.
46.44.140 - Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.
46.44.150 - Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.
46.44.175 - Penalties—Hearing.