RCW 46.44.098
Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.
If the congress of the United States further amends section 127, Title 23 of the United States Code, authorizing increased sizes and weights, the Washington state department of transportation may authorize the operation of vehicles and combinations of vehicles upon completed portions of the interstate highway system and other designated state highways if determined to be capable of accommodating the increased sizes and weights in excess of those prescribed in RCW 46.44.041, or as provided in RCW 46.44.010 and 46.44.037. The permitted increases shall not in any way exceed the federal limits which would jeopardize the state's allotment of federal funds.
[ 1984 c 7 § 57; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 19; 1965 c 38 § 1.]
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.