Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 73 - WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS
Part I - Weights and Standards
Chapter 21 - Combination or Double Tandem Load Permit
Section I-2107 - Limitations
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-2107
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. All combination vehicles or tandem loads shall meet each of the following requirements.
1. It cannot exceed 140,000 pounds (gross
weight).
2. It cannot exceed 40,000
pounds per tandem axle spread and 60,000 pounds per tridem axle
spread.
3. It cannot exceed 83 feet
in length.
4. It shall be equipped
with a dual-axle dolly and a dolly safety system with tilt sensors attached to
the dolly that provide feedback on tilt information to the driver of the
vehicle to ensure safe operations.
5. The truck tractor shall be licensed for
88,000 pounds.
B. The permits issued are not valid on local roads. An applicant requesting a permit shall contact local authorities and provide to DOTD written proof of approval to travel on local roads by the appropriate parish or municipal governing authority, prior to issuance of the permit.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2, R.S. 32:387 and R.S. 32:387.2.
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