Arizona § 28-1099 - Single axle load limit; exceptions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1099 — Single axle load limit; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1099. Single axle load limit; exceptions
A. The gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle of a vehicle shall not exceed twenty thousand pounds, except that:
1. The director may issue a special permit pursuant to section 28-1103 for the purpose of moving road machinery that exceeds the maximum weight specified in this section from job to job within this state and from job to place of servicing and return within this state.
2. Any over-the-road bus may exceed the maximum single axle weight limit but shall not exceed twenty-four thousand pounds. For the purposes of this paragraph, "over-the-road bus" means a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.
B. This section does not limit in any manner the power of the director and a local authority to issue a special permit pursuant to section 28-1103.
C. For the purposes of this article, the gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle equals the total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers are included between two parallel transverse vertical planes forty inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1099
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1099 cover?
Section 28-1099 ("Single axle load limit; exceptions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 28-1099?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 28-1099 apply to my situation?
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