Idle Reduction Technology Weight Exemption
States may allow heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology to exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and the axle weight limit by up to 550 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. This allowance does not impact state highway funding eligibility. (Reference Public Law 112-141 and 23 U.S. Code 127(a)(12))
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Jurisdiction: Federal
Type: Laws and Regulations
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation
Enacted: Oct 3, 2008
Technologies: Idle Reduction
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