29-A §2351. Definitions (REPEALED)
§2351. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 164, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 166, §10 (RP).
29-A §2352. Maximum operational weight
§2352. Maximum operational weight Except as allowed by specific exception in section 2382, a vehicle may not be operated on a public way if the weight exceeds: [PL 1999, c. 580, §3 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).] 1. Maximum. A gross vehicle weight of 100,000 pounds; [PL 1999, c. 580, §4 […]
29-A §2353-A. Pilot project to simplify truck weight laws (REPEALED)
§2353-A. Pilot project to simplify truck weight laws (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 687, §17 (NEW). MRSA T. 29-A §2353-A, sub-§6 (RP).
29-A §2353. Weight limits
§2353. Weight limits 1. Weight limits. Except as provided in section 2355, the following gross vehicle weight limits apply to vehicles operating on a public way: A. For a 2-axle vehicle, 34,000 pounds; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. For a 3-axle […]
29-A §2354-A. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits access to Woodland Commercial Park in Baileyville (REPEALED)
§2354-A. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits access to Woodland Commercial Park in Baileyville (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 362, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 29-A §2354-A, sub-§4 (RP).
29-A §2354-B. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the Canadian border at Calais to Baileyville and from the Canadian border at Van Buren to a rail yard in Van Buren (REPEALED)
§2354-B. Pilot project to allow commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the Canadian border at Calais to Baileyville and from the Canadian border at Van Buren to a rail yard in Van Buren (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 421, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 421, §2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 664, […]
29-A §2354-C. Allow certain commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State
§2354-C. Allow certain commercial vehicles at Canadian weight limits to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State 1. Canadian gross vehicle weight limits. Notwithstanding section 2354, except as provided in subsection 5, the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of the Secretary […]
29-A §2354-D. Allow certain commercial motor vehicles that exceed weight limits and vehicle dimension standards to operate on a designated route of travel
§2354-D. Allow certain commercial motor vehicles that exceed weight limits and vehicle dimension standards to operate on a designated route of travel 1. Commissioner may allow certain commercial motor vehicles that exceed weight limits and vehicle dimension standards. The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of the […]
29-A §2354-E. Allow certain commercial vehicles with 7-axle configuration to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State
§2354-E. Allow certain commercial vehicles with 7-axle configuration to travel from the United States-Canada border to certain points in the State Revisor’s Note: Public Law 2015, chapter 119, section 6 contained a contingent effective provision. Because notification of the analysis and determination required by the contingency was not received prior to January 1, 2018, this […]
29-A §2354. Six-axle limits
§2354. Six-axle limits Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter other than section 2354‑D, a combination vehicle consisting of a 3-axle truck tractor with a tri-axle semitrailer may be operated with a maximum gross vehicle weight of: [PL 2013, c. 565, §1 (AMD).] 1. 90,000 pounds. [PL 1999, c. 580, §7 (RP); PL 1999, c. […]
29-A §2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project
§2355-A. Six-axle truck weight pilot project Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter to the contrary, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127 (a) (11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of the interstate system are in effect, a 6-axle […]
29-A §2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system
§2355-B. Exemption for weight, axle and configuration limits on interstate system Notwithstanding the weight, axle and configuration limits specified in section 2355, subsections 1 to 3, for as long as the provisions of 23 United States Code, Section 127(a)(11) affording an exemption from the federal vehicle weight limitations for vehicles operating on all portions of […]
29-A §2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits
§2355. Interstate Highway System weight limits 1. Maximum weight. Notwithstanding section 2353, subsections 1 and 2, a vehicle may be operated on the Interstate Highway System with maximum weights permitted by this subsection if the weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds or the following formula, whichever is less. LN W = 500(——– + 12N + […]
29-A §2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight
§2356. Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight 1. Operation prohibited. A person commits a traffic infraction if that person operates or causes operation of a vehicle in excess of its registered weight on a public way. [PL 2001, c. 267, §2 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 267, §16 (AFF).] 2. Prima facie evidence. Operation […]
29-A §2357. Weight tolerance for certain vehicles
§2357. Weight tolerance for certain vehicles 1. Vehicles included. The following vehicles qualify for the weight tolerances of this section: A. A vehicle loaded entirely with building materials that absorb moisture during delivery, bark, sawdust, firewood, sawed lumber, dimension lumber, pulpwood, wood chips, logs, soil, unconsolidated rock material including limestone, bolts, farm produce, road […]
29-A §2358. Weighing of vehicles
§2358. Weighing of vehicles A state police officer may require a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles described in this chapter to stop and submit to weighing. The following provisions apply to the weighing of vehicles. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Travel […]
29-A §2359. Prima facie evidence
§2359. Prima facie evidence For the purposes of this Title, weights as indicated by a stationary or portable scale approved by the Department of Transportation and tested within 12 calendar months prior to the time of use by a person and method approved by the Department of Transportation are considered accurate. [PL 2013, c. […]
29-A §2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season
§2360-A. Exception to axle fines during the midwinter season 1. Axle fines waived; midwinter season. The fine is waived and the Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued for violations of axle and axle group weight limits or tolerances provided by sections 2352, 2353, 2354, 2357, 2364 and 2365 for vehicles traveling during the months […]
29-A §2360. Excess vehicle weight
§2360. Excess vehicle weight 1. Violation of weight provision. A person who operates or causes operation of a motor vehicle in violation of a weight provision for any axle or group of axles or gross vehicle weight commits a traffic infraction if the vehicle is: A. One percent to 10% over allowed basic weight; […]
29-A §2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations
§2361-A. Aggravated gross weight violations The operation of a vehicle exceeding the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight by 20% or more is an aggravated gross weight violation. The penalty for an aggravated gross weight violation is the fine established in section 2360, subsection 3. [PL 2001, c. 267, §10 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 267, […]