New York bill S08067 allows vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, hydrogen, or electric batteries to exceed weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.

New York bill S08067 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow vehicles or combinations of vehicles powered by natural gas, propane gas, hydrogen, or electric battery to exceed certain weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds. This allowance applies to weight limitations specified in subdivisions seven through twelve of section 385. However, the bill ensures that vehicles cannot exceed any posted capacity on a highway or structure, as outlined in subdivision fourteen of section 385. The changes introduced by this bill take effect immediately.

New York bill S08067 allows vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, hydrogen, or electric batteries to exceed weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.

New York bill S08067 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow vehicles or combinations of vehicles powered by natural gas, propane gas, hydrogen, or electric battery to exceed certain weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds. This allowance applies to weight limitations specified in subdivisions seven through twelve of section 385. However, the bill ensures that vehicles cannot exceed any posted capacity on a highway or structure, as outlined in subdivision fourteen of section 385. The changes introduced by this bill take effect immediately.