Weight Limit of Farm Trucks
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends South Carolina’s vehicle weight laws to specifically limit the gross weight of farm trucks. It modifies Section 56-5-4140 of the state code to establish a maximum gross weight limit for these vehicles, excluding certain exceptions like those transporting forest products or sod. The bill also addresses interstate weight limits and provides specific allowances for certain types of vehicles, such as buses, dump trucks, and concrete mixing trucks, while maintaining a higher weight limit for farm trucks on non-interstate highways.
Key provisions
- Establishes a maximum gross weight limit of 90,000 pounds for farm trucks on non-interstate highways, including scale tolerances.
- Modifies Section 56-5-4140 to adjust gross weight limits for various vehicle types.
- Provides exceptions for vehicles transporting forest products or sod, allowing for a 15% enforcement tolerance.
- Allows certain vehicles (buses, dump trucks, etc.) to be exempt from axle spacing requirements.
- Specifies a 20,000-pound axle limit for over-the-road buses and motorhomes.
- Outlines specific weight limits for concrete mixing trucks operating within a 15-mile radius.
- Permits well-drilling rigs and tender trucks to exceed standard axle weight limits.
- Details a formula for calculating allowable gross weight on the interstate for vehicles exceeding 75,185 pounds.
Who is affected
- Farmers
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