SEASONAL WEIGHT LIMITS: WEBSITE S.B. 1525 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 1525 (Substitute S-1 as reported by the Committee of the Whole)
Sponsor: Senator Jud Gilbert, II
Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require the Michigan Department of Transportation and each local authority with highways and streets under its jurisdiction subject to seasonal vehicle weight restrictions prescribed in the Code, to post the following information on the homepage of its website:
-- The dates when the seasonal restrictions are in effect.
-- The names of the highways and streets and portions of highways and streets to which the seasonal restrictions apply.
The Code prescribes maximum axle loads and gross vehicle weights for various configurations of vehicles. During the months of March, April, and May, the maximum axle load allowable on concrete pavements or pavements with a concrete base must be reduced by 25% from the specified maximum load, and by 35% on all other types of roads. Additionally, the maximum wheel load may not exceed 525 pounds per inch of tire width on concrete and concrete base or 450 pounds per inch of tire width on all other roads while the seasonal road restrictions are in effect.
MCL 257.722 Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 10-3-08 Fiscal Analyst: Debra Hollon
floor\sb1525 Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1525/0708