S.3002

Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

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Rhode Island S3002 updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

Rhode Island S3002 amends size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles. It sets maximum lengths for vehicles, including exceptions for articulated buses. The bill defines axle load limits and establishes penalties for exceeding these limits. It also outlines procedures for obtaining permits for oversized or overweight vehicles and specifies conditions for their use. Exemptions are provided for certain farm vehicles, emergency vehicles, and vehicles carrying fluid milk products.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Consideration

History

Jun 23

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed as amended in concurrence