Vehicles that exceed its gross weight than the registered must hold an oversize/overweight permit. There are some limitations for this permit mentioned below,
- No Maximum permit for Non-Divisible loads.
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Permits for heavy loads must not go beyond weight limits as follows:
- Tire width - 600 pounds per inch.
- Single axle - 22,000 pounds.
- Tandem axle - 43,000 pounds.
The weight allowed between the axles is determined by this formula:
Distance in Feet Between First and Last Axles in the Group | Weight Allowed (In Pounds) |
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7 feet to less than 10 feet, multiply | (Feet) * 6,500 |
10 feet to less than 30 feet | (Feet plus 20) * 2,200 |
30 feet or greater | (Feet plus 40) * 1,600 |