Or. Admin. Code § 734-082-0016

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 734-082-0016 - Weights for Multiple Non-Divisible Loads

(1) The loaded weight of a group of axles, vehicle, or combination of vehicles shall not exceed that specified in the Permit Weight Table assigned to the permit.

(2) The maximum allowable weight for single axles and tandem axles shall not exceed those specified under ORS 818.010(1) and (2).

(3) When a group of axles or gross weight is 80,000 pounds or less, the maximum allowable weight shall not exceed those specified under ORS 818.010(3).

(4) When a group of axles or gross weight is more than 80,000 pounds, the maximum allowable weight shall not exceed those set forth in Permit Weight Table 2. In no case may gross weight exceed the sum of the permittable axle, tandem axle or group of axle weights, whichever is less.

(5) The exception described in ORS 818.030(10) and 818.340(4) is limited to the actual weight of the idle reduction system, not to exceed 550 pounds. In order to qualify for the exception, the operator of the vehicle may be required to prove:

(a) By written certification, the weight of the auxiliary power unit; and

(b) By demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction technology is fully functional.

(6) A vehicle that uses natural gas as its fuel source, or is powered primarily by means of an electric battery, may exceed the weight limitations established under ORS 818.010 by not more than 2,000 pounds.

Or. Admin. Code § 734-082-0016

TO 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-02; HWD 6-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-17-07; HWD 1-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 2/16/2018; HWD 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 818.060 & 823.011

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.010, 818.030, 818.220, 818.225 & 818.340