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Chapter 46.44 RCW

SIZE, WEIGHT, LOAD

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Sections

HTMLPDF 46.44.010Outside width limit.
HTMLPDF 46.44.013Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.
HTMLPDF 46.44.020Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.
HTMLPDF 46.44.030Maximum lengths.
HTMLPDF 46.44.034Maximum lengths—Front and rear protrusions.
HTMLPDF 46.44.036Combination of units—Limitation.
HTMLPDF 46.44.037Combination of units—Lawful operations.
HTMLPDF 46.44.041Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.
HTMLPDF 46.44.042Maximum gross weights—Axle and tire factors.
HTMLPDF 46.44.043Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.
HTMLPDF 46.44.047Excess weight—Logging trucks—Special permits—County or city permits—Fees—Discretion of arresting officer.
HTMLPDF 46.44.049Effect of weight on highways—Study authorized.
HTMLPDF 46.44.050Minimum length of wheelbase.
HTMLPDF 46.44.060Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
HTMLPDF 46.44.070Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.
HTMLPDF 46.44.080Local regulations—State highway regulations.
HTMLPDF 46.44.090Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.
HTMLPDF 46.44.091Special permits—Gross weight limit.
HTMLPDF 46.44.0915Heavy haul industrial corridors—Overweight sealed containers and vehicles.
HTMLPDF 46.44.092Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.
HTMLPDF 46.44.093Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.
HTMLPDF 46.44.0941Special permits—Fees.
HTMLPDF 46.44.095Temporary additional tonnage permits—Fees.
HTMLPDF 46.44.096Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.
HTMLPDF 46.44.098Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.
HTMLPDF 46.44.101Interstate travel by specialized equipment.
HTMLPDF 46.44.105Enforcement procedures—Penalties—Exception—Rules.
HTMLPDF 46.44.110Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
HTMLPDF 46.44.120Liability of owner, others, for violations.
HTMLPDF 46.44.130Farm implements—Gross weight and size limitation exception—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 46.44.140Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 46.44.150Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.
HTMLPDF 46.44.170Mobile home or park model trailer movement special permit and decal—Responsibility for taxes—License plates—Rules.
HTMLPDF 46.44.173Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home or park trailer to be located.
HTMLPDF 46.44.175Penalties—Hearing.
HTMLPDF 46.44.180Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawful—Amounts—Exception—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 46.44.190Firefighting apparatus.
HTMLPDF 46.44.200Vehicles or combination of vehicles with weight rating over forty thousand pounds and transporting cattle—Mandatory stops at state patrol-operated ports of entry—Exception—Penalty—Application.

Notes:

Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
Traffic infractions—Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Auto transportation companies: Chapter 81.68 RCW.
Permitting escape of load materials: RCW 46.61.655.