§ 29-A §2355 — Interstate Highway System weight limits

1.
Maximum weight.
Notwithstanding section 2353, subsections 1 and 2, a vehicle may be operated on the Interstate Highway System with maximum weights permitted by this subsection if the weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds or the following formula, whichever is less.LNW = 500(-------- + 12N + 36)N - 1W = overall gross weight on any group of 2 or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 poundsL = overall distance in feet between the extreme of any group of 2 or more consecutive axlesN = number of axles in group under consideration.
2.
Axle limits.
Notwithstanding sections 2353 and 2357, on the Interstate Highway System, the weight may not exceed:
3.
Three-axle truck.
A 3-axle truck with brakes on all wheels, with a GVW of 48,000 pounds or less, may be operated on the Interstate Highway System when hauling:

Legislative History

PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).