Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Transportation
Title R909 - Motor Carrier
Rule R909-2 - Utah Size and Weight Rule
Section R909-2-5 - Legal Weight Limitations

(1) The maximum gross and axle weight limitations are noted in Table 2 and may not be operated at more than:

(2) An overweight permit must be obtained to authorize any exception to the maximum weight limitations listed in Table 2.

(3) The weight limitation in Table 2 does not apply to a covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle.

(4) Emergency vehicles may exceed the weight limits, up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 86,000 pounds, of less than - 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle; 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle; 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; or 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.

(5) A natural gas vehicle may exceed any vehicle weight limit, up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds, by any amount that is equal to the difference between: The weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system carried by that vehicle, and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system.