Rhode Island § 31-25-13 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
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§ 31-25-13. Size, Weight, and Load Limits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-13
§ 31-25-13. Axle load limit.
(a) The gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle of a vehicle shall not exceed twenty-two thousand four hundred pounds (22,400 lbs.).
(b) For the purposes of this chapter, “axle load” is defined as the total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers are included between two (2) parallel transverse vertical planes forty inches (40″) apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle.
(c) Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-25-14.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 35, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-25-13; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 86;
P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 122; P.L. 2022, ch. 178, § 1, effective June 27, 2022; P.L.
2022, ch. 179, § 1, effective June 27, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-25-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-25-13 cover?
Section 31-25-13 ("Size, Weight, and Load Limits") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 31-25-13?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 31-25-13 apply to my situation?
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