1. (1) In this section:

   1. (a) “Tandem axle” means 2 axles not less than 42 inches apart but less than 108 inches apart articulated from a common point provided there is no other axle closer than 108 inches to either of them.
   2. (b) “Single axle” means one axle not less than 108 inches from any other axle.

2. (2) The gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any axle of an overweight vehicle or combination of vehicles being operated under a pole length and pulpwood permit issued under s. 348.27 (9), Stats., or a transportation of coal permit issued under s. 348.27 (10), Stats., may not exceed:

   1. (a) 18,000 pounds for a single axle;
   2. (b) 16,000 pounds for each axle of a tandem axle, except that, on a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight of more than 73,280 pounds, only one tandem axle may have axle weights of 16,000 pounds each and any additional tandem axles may have axle weights of not more than 13,000 pounds for each axle;
   3. (c) 13,000 pounds for any other axle.

3. (3) The gross weight imposed on the highway by all of the wheels of an overweight vehicle or combination of vehicles being operated under a pole length and pulpwood permit issued under s. 348.27 (9), Stats., or a transportation of coal permit issued under s. 348.27 (10), Stats., may not exceed whichever of the following is the least:

   1. (a) The maximum gross weight shown on the face of the permit;
   2. (b) The sum of the weights authorized on the axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, calculated in accordance with sub. (2); or,

   3. (c) 154,000 pounds.

      Note: This section adopts Michigan law to apply to the special commodity permits allowed by the statutes referred to. By statute, permits are only valid within 5 (for coal) or 11 miles of the Michigan-Wisconsin boundary.

History

History: Cr. Register, January, 1982, No. 313, eff. 2-1-82.