California § 35550 - The gross weight imposed upon the highway by the wheels on any one axle of a vehi
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§ 35550. The gross weight imposed upon the highway by the wheels on any one axle of a vehi
(a) The gross weight imposed upon the highway by the wheels on any one axle of a vehicle shall not exceed 20,000 pounds and the gross weight upon any one wheel, or wheels, supporting one end of an axle, and resting upon the roadway, shall not exceed 10,500 pounds. (b) The gross weight limit provided for weight bearing upon any one wheel, or wheels, supporting one end of an axle shall not apply to vehicles the loads of which consist of livestock. (c) The maximum wheel load is the lesser of the following: (1) The load limit established by the tire manufacturer, as molded on at least one sidewall of the tire. (2) A load of 620 pounds per lateral inch of tire width, as determined by the manufacturerâs rated tire width as molded on at least one sidewall of the tire for all axles except the steering axle, in which case paragraph (1) applies.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 35550
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 35550 cover?
Section 35550 ("The gross weight imposed upon the highway by the wheels on any one axle of a vehi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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