PURPOSE: This rule establishes a temporary weight limitation exception pursuant to the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1987.

Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office of the Secretary of State or at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any interested person at a cost established by state law.

1. (1) Two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of thirty-four thousand (34,000) pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is 1) thirtysix feet (36’) or more; or 2) in the case of a motor vehicle hauling any tank trailer, dump Transportation Commission

trailer, or ocean transport before September 1, 1988, is thirty feet (30’) or more.

1. (2) The terms as used in section (1) are defined in section 304.180, RSMo (1986) except for ocean transport container which has the meaning given the term freight container by the International Standards Organization in Series I Freight Containers, 3rd edition (reference number ISO 668-1979 (E)) as in effect on April 2, 1987.
2. (3) This rule shall expire on August 31, 1989.

AUTHORITY: sections 226.020, 226.150, and 304.180, RSMo 1986 and 23 USC 127 1987. Emergency rule filed Feb. 16, 1988, effective Feb. 26, 1988, expired June 25, 1988. Original rule filed Feb. 16, 1988, effective May 12, 1988.