Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding allowable lengths of certain vehicles, overhangs and extensions of loads.
VEHICLES - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding allowable lengths of certain vehicles, overhangs and extensions of loads.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation implements Section 5520 of the 2016 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which modifies 49 U.S.C. §31111(b)(1). The modifications provide legal authority for the State of Idaho to allow a stinger-steered automobile transporter a vehicle length limitation of eighty (80) feet; as well as impose a front overhang of less than four (4) feet and a rear overhang of less than six (6) feet. Currently, Idaho Code §49-1010 allows a stinger-steered automobile transporter a vehicle length limitation of seventy-five (75) feet and a combined front and rear overhang of seven (7) feet.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (33)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
House Third Reading
YEA (65)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (5)
LATEST ACTION
Signed by Governor on 03/16/16 Session Law Chapter 58 Effective: 07/01/2016
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2016
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Mar 16, 2016