Rhode Island § 31-25-23 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
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§ 31-25-23. Size, Weight, and Load Limits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-23
§ 31-25-23. Conditions and restrictions on excess load permits.
(a) The department of transportation or local authority is authorized to issue or withhold a permit at its discretion, or if the permit is issued, to limit the number of trips, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the described vehicles may be operated on the indicated highways, or otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicle or vehicles, when necessary to assure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces, or structures, and may require any undertaking or other security that may be deemed necessary to compensate for any injury to any roadway or road structure.
(b) Whenever a permit is issued by the department of transportation or local authority for continuous operation, the permit shall not be issued for a period in excess of the registration date of the subject vehicle.
(c) Upon re-registration of the subject vehicle, permits shall be issued by the department of transportation or local authority, upon the re-certification of the braking and carrying capacity of the subject vehicle as specified on the expired permit.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 35, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 31-25-23; P.L. 1983, ch. 213, § 1;
P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 22; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 22; 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 § 31-25-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-25-23 cover?
Section 31-25-23 ("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 § 31-25-23?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 31-25-23 apply to my situation?
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