New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Tra - Commissioner, Department of Transportation
Chapter Tra 300 - PERMITS
Part Tra 303 - REASONABLE ACCESS FOR TWIN TRAILERS
Section Tra 303.03 - Definitions

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Tra 303.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) "Access route" means one or more specifically identified routes over state or local roads to provide access between the national network and:

(1) A terminal; or

(2) A service facility providing fuel or repairs for a twin trailer vehicle, or food or rest for its operator.

(b) "Department" means the New Hampshire department of transportation.

(c) "Local route" means one or more specifically identified routes over a New Hampshire class IV or V highway and other class highways within compact sections under municipal jurisdiction.

(d) "National network" means highways designated by the secretary of the United States department of transportation pursuant to the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, including:

(1) The national system of interstate and defense highways;

(2) Those sections of the federal-aid primary system which are divided highways with 4 or more lanes, full control of access, and are listed in appendix A to 23 CFR 658; and

(3) The toll sections of the turnpike system, which are divided highways with 4 or more lanes.

(e) "Terminal" means any location where freight originates, terminates, or is handled in the transportation process including, but not limited to:

(1) Motor carrier operating facilities;

(2) Distribution centers;

(3) Rail, waterborne, or air operating facilities; or

(4) Manufacturing locations.

(f) "Twin trailer" means a semitrailer or full trailer being driven as part of a combination vehicle with two trailing units as defined in RSA 266:11, III.

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