N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 154-2.4 - Vehicle criteria

The following criteria apply for the issuance of divisible load overweight permits:

(a) F1 Type 1 (three and four axle) and 1A (five or more axles) permits. On all State highways, other than State highways in New York City, a permit may be issued for the operation of a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which have at least three axles and whose wheelbase is not less than 16 feet. If the combination of vehicles consists of a power unit and a trailer(s), the length of any trailer cannot exceed 48 feet. The maximum gross weight of the vehicle shall not exceed the lesser of: 102,000 pounds; the manufacturer's rating; or 42,500 pounds, plus 1,250 pounds per linear foot of wheelbase, provided however or total additional 1,875 pounds may be added to the gross weight of the weight computed under this formula for any additional axles in excess of three on a single unit vehicle up to 24 feet in wheelbase, or any additional axles in excess of five on a combination of vehicles with a minimum wheel base in excess of 36 feet. Maximum axle and grouping weights shall not exceed the following:

(1) the steering axle 22,400 pounds;

(2) any other single axle 25,000 pounds;

(3) any tandem axle group 47,000 pounds;

(4) any tridem axle group 57,000 pounds;

(5) any quad axle group 62,000 pounds; and

(6) any other group weight the gross weight formula as provided by this section.

(b) F2 Type 7. On all State highways, other than State highways in New York City, a permit may be issued for the operation of a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which has at least six axles and whose wheelbase is not less than 36.5 feet. If the combination of vehicles consists of a power unit and a trailer, the trailer shall not exceed the legal length set forth in New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 385(3)(e). The maximum gross weight of the vehicle shall not exceed 107,000 pounds, and it is subject to bridge restrictions. The maximum axle and grouping weights shall not exceed the following:

(1) the steering axle 22,400 pounds;

(2) any other single axle 25,000 pounds;

(3) any tandem axle group 48,000 pounds;

(4) any tridem axle group 58,000 pounds; and

(5) any quad axle group 63,000 pounds.

(c) F3 Type 8. On all State highways, a renewal permit may be issued for a vehicle having two axles and a wheelbase not less than 10 feet with the following limitations:

(1) For the permit period between January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994, the maximum gross weight shall not exceed 50,400 pounds, with a 22,400 pound maximum for the steering axle, and a 28,000 maximum for the rear axle.

(2) After December 31, 1994, the maximum gross weight shall not exceed 49,400 pounds, with a 22,400 pound maximum for the steering axle and a 27,000 pound maximum for the rear axle.

(d) F4 Type 2 (three and four axle) and 2A (five or more axles). On State highways in the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess, a permit may be issued for a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which have a minimum of three axles and a wheelbase which does not exceed 34 feet, but is a minimum of 17 feet. If the combination of vehicles consists of a power unit and a trailer(s), the wheelbase cannot exceed 44 feet, and the length of any trailer cannot exceed 40 feet.

(1) For the permit period between January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994, maximum gross weight shall not exceed 82,000 pounds, steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 31,000 pounds; any tandem axle group shall not exceed 62,000 pounds; any tridem axle group shall not exceed 64,000 pounds; any quad axle group shall not exceed 66,000 pounds.

(2) After January 1, 1995, maximum gross weight shall not exceed 79,000 pounds; the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 29,500 pounds; any tandem axle group shall not exceed 59,000 pounds; any tridem axle group shall not exceed 64,000 pounds; any quad axle group shall not exceed 66,000 pounds.

(3) Any 2006 or newer model year power unit or combination shall be equipped with at least four axles.

(4) After January 1, 2015 any model year power unit or combination shall be equipped with at least four axles.

(e) F4 Type 3. On State highways in the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess, a permit may be issued for the operation of a vehicle which has a minimum of three axles and a wheelbase between 15 and 17 feet. (Note: This permit will not be issued after December 31, 1994.) The maximum gross weight shall not exceed 73,280 pounds, the total tandem axle weight shall not exceed 54,000 pounds, the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds and any other single axle shall not exceed 27,000 pounds.

(f) F5 Type 4. On State highways in the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess, a permit may be issued for the operation of a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which have a minimum of five axles and a wheelbase of at least 30 feet. If the combination of vehicles consists of a power unit and a trailer, the trailer shall not exceed the legal length set forth in New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 385(3)(e). The maximum gross weight shall not exceed 93,000 pounds, the total tandem axle weight shall not exceed 45,000 pounds, the total tridem axle group weight shall not exceed 57,000 pounds, the total quad axle group shall not exceed 62,000 pounds, the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds and any other single axle shall not exceed 22,500 pounds.

(g)-(h) [Reserved]

(i) F6 Type 6A. On State highways in the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess, a permit may be issued for the operation of a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which have a minimum of six axles and a wheelbase of at least 36.5 feet. If the combination of vehicles consists of a power unit and a trailer, the trailer shall not exceed the legal length set forth in New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 385(3)(e).

(1) For the period January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994: the maximum gross weight shall not exceed 120,000 pounds; the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 25,750 pounds; any tandem axle group shall not exceed 50,000 pounds; any tridem axle group shall not exceed 69,000 pounds; any quad axle group shall not exceed 69,000 pounds.

(2) After December 31, 1994: the maximum gross weight shall not exceed 120,000 pounds; the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 25,700 pounds; any tandem axle group shall not exceed 50,000 pounds; any tridem axle group shall not exceed 67,000 pounds; any quad axle group shall not exceed 69,000 pounds.

(3) Effective January 1, 2004, permits issued pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the following limitations: the steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 25,750 pounds; any tandem-axle group weight shall not exceed 48,000 pounds; any tridem-axle group weight shall not exceed 63,000 pounds; and, any quad-axle group weight shall not exceed 65,000 pounds.

(4) Any power unit acquired after April 1, 2004 must be less than 15 years old.

(5) After December 31, 2006, no new type 6A permits shall be issued, however, vehicles issued type 6A permits prior to that date may continue to receive renewals.

(6) On December 31, 2014, all type 6A permits will expire.

(j) File type 6B. Effective January 1, 2004 on State highways in the Counties of Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess, a permit may be issued for up to a maximum of 120,000 pounds for the operation of a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which have a minimum of seven axles and a wheelbase of at least 43 feet. The length of any trailer used in a combination cannot exceed the legal length set forth in New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 385(3)(e). The steering axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds; any other single axle shall not exceed 25,750 pounds; any tandem-axle group shall not exceed 48,000 pounds, any tridem-axle group weight shall not exceed 63,000 pounds; and, any quad-axle group weight shall not exceed 65,000 pounds.

(k) Infrastructure-friendly vehicle requirements.

(1) All 2006 or new model year power units or 2006 or newer model year trailers issued permits pursuant to this Subpart shall be equipped as follows:

(i) all lift axles must be steerable or trackable;

(ii) any air pressure controls for lift axles must be located outside the cab of the power unit and beyond the reach of the occupants of the cab while the power unit is in motion;

(iii) all axles, other than steerable or trackable axles, must be equipped with two tires on each side of the axle; and

(iv) all vehicles should be constructed to facilitate a uniform distribution of load within tandem, tridem and quad axle groupings such that no axle in the grouping carries less than 80 percent of the weight of any other axle in such grouping.

(2) Effective January 1, 2015 all 2005 model year and older power units or trailers issued permits pursuant to this Subpart shall be equipped to comply with subparagraphs (1)(i), (ii) and (iii) of this subdivision.

(3) Effective January 1, 2020 all 2005 model year and older power units or trailers issued permits pursuant to this Subpart shall be equipped to comply with all four subparagraphs of paragraph (1) of this subdivision.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-2.4