Bill > HB253

This bill modifies regulations concerning heavy weight port corridor permits, which allow certain vehicles transporting manifested international freight in sealed seagoing containers to be considered as carrying an indivisible load, meaning it cannot be broken down for transport. Specifically, the bill clarifies that these permits will be issued for travel on a specific route identified on the permit between the Seagirt Marine Terminal and destinations authorized by the Secretary, rather than a route established by regulation and specified on the permit. The Secretary is required to adopt regulations for issuing these permits, which may include permit fees, and shall establish axle and gross weight requirements, as well as the authorized destinations for these vehicles. The bill also specifies that these vehicles must not exceed 100,000 pounds gross maximum vehicle weight, have the minimum required axles, adhere to axle weight and spacing limits, travel only during permitted hours, and maintain a unique maximum speed limit set on the permit.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Environment and Transportation (House)

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