Bill > HB1407

This bill amends North Dakota's vehicle weight limitation laws for interstate and non-interstate highways by increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight from 80,000 pounds to 113,000 pounds. The changes apply to vehicles with multiple axles and use a complex mathematical formula (W = 500 (LN/N-1 + 12N + 36)) to calculate maximum allowable weight based on the number and distance between axles. For highways not part of the interstate system, the bill allows local authorities to designate roads that can support up to 113,000 pounds and encourages them to assess road conditions and set appropriate weight limits. The proposed changes effectively increase the legal weight limits for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles, which could benefit industries like agriculture and transportation by allowing heavier loads to be transported, potentially improving efficiency and reducing transportation costs. The bill also updates the weight limits in both metric (kilograms) and imperial (pounds) measurements to reflect the new maximum weights.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1407.html