Rhode Island § 31-25-29 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
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§ 31-25-29. Size, Weight, and Load Limits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-29
§ 31-25-29. Refuse-hauling vehicles — Exemption from permit.
Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this chapter, a motor vehicle designed and used for the hauling of refuse shall not be subject to state axle weight restrictions when hauling refuse. Nothing in this provision shall waive or modify existing state gross weight restrictions for refuse vehicles or other size and weight restrictions. To the extent that application of this section to highways which are part of the national system of interstate and defense highways would cause this state to be deprived of any federal funds for highway purposes, this section shall not be applicable to highways which are part of the system. Nothing in this section shall permit these vehicles to travel over any structure, highway, or portion of highway that is weight restricted for the vehicle load.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 438, § 1; P.L. 2022, ch. 178, § 1, effective June 27, 2022; P.L. 2022,
ch. 179, § 1, effective June 27, 2022.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-25-29
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-25-29 cover?
Section 31-25-29 ("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.
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