HF 3918

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; authorizing operation of certain combinations with
gross vehicle weight up to 105,000 pounds on certain highways with permit;
prescribing allocation of permit fee; appropriating money; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [169.865] SPECIAL CANOLA HAULING VEHICLE PERMITS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Special three-unit vehicle permit. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may issue a
permit for a vehicle that meets the following requirements:
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new text begin (1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing
one additional trailer or semitrailer;
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new text begin (2) has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 105,000 pounds;
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new text begin (3) complies with the axle weight limits in section 169.824, or with the federal
bridge formula for axle groups not described in that section;
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new text begin (4) complies with the tire weight limits in section 169.823, or the tire manufacturers'
recommended load, whichever is less;
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new text begin (5) is operated only in this state on marked Trunk Highway 175 from Hallock to the
North Dakota border, on U.S. Highway 75 from Hallock to Donaldson, and on marked
Trunk Highway 11 from Donaldson to the North Dakota border; and
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new text begin (6) the seasonal weight increases authorized under section 169.826, subdivision 1,
do not apply.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Restrictions. new text end

new text begin Vehicles issued permits under subdivisions 1 and 2, must
comply with the following restrictions:
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new text begin (1) the vehicle must be operated in compliance with seasonal load restrictions under
section 169.87;
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new text begin (2) the vehicle may not be operated on the interstate highway system or national
network highways; and
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new text begin (3) the vehicle may be operated on streets or highways under the control of local
authorities only upon the approval of the local authority; however, vehicles may have
reasonable access to terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest, and for
continuity of route within one mile of the national network as provided by section 169.81,
subdivision 3, and by the Code of Federal Regulations, title 23, part 658.19.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Permit fee; appropriation. new text end

new text begin Vehicle permits issued under subdivision
1 must be annual permits. The fee is $850 for each vehicle and must be deposited
in the trunk highway fund. An amount sufficient to administer the permit program
is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner for the costs of
administering the permit program.
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