RCW 46.44.050
Minimum length of wheelbase.
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle upon public highways with a wheelbase between any two axles thereof of less than three feet, six inches when weight exceeds that allowed for one axle under RCW 46.44.042 or 46.44.041. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle upon the public highways of this state with a wheelbase between the frontmost axle and the rearmost axle of less than three feet, six inches.
For the purposes of this section, wheelbase shall be measured upon a straight line from center to center of the vehicle axles designated.
[ 2009 c 275 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 213 § 7; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.44.050. Prior: 1941 c 116 § 3; 1937 c 189 § 51; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 6360-51; 1929 c 180 § 3, part; 1927 c 309 § 8, part; 1923 c 181 § 4, part; RRS § 6362-8, part.]
NOTES:
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.