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Section 4979.1 - Permit for movement of bulk refined oil

75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.1 (2019) (N/A)
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An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of refined oil in bulk between a refinery and a distribution facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 125 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 107,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles:

Single axle

21,000 pounds

Tandem axles

42,000 pounds

Tridem axles

53,000 pounds

Quad axles

63,000 pounds

No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.

(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)

2010 Amendment. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.

Cross References. Section 4979.1 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.

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