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US S1692
US S1692A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of a towaway trailer transportation combination, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
06/25/2015
06/25/2015
In Committee
06/25/2015
06/25/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of a towaway trailer transportation combination, and for other purposes. This bill revises federal vehicle length limitations to prohibit states from prescribing or enforcing a regulation that imposes an overall length limitation of less than 82 feet on a towaway trailer transporter combination operating on any segment of the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and qualifying federal-aid primary system highways. The bill defines "trailer transporter towing unit" as a power unit not used to carry property when operating in a towaway trailer transporter combination. The bill defines "towaway trailer transporter combination" as a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two trailers or semitrailers: with a total combined weight not exceeding 26,000 pounds; and which carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies federal vehicle length limitations for a specific type of truck configuration called a "towaway trailer transporter combination," which consists of a power unit not used to carry property (a "trailer transporter towing unit") pulling two empty trailers or semitrailers that weigh no more than 26,000 pounds combined and are considered inventory property for sale by manufacturers, distributors, or dealers. The bill prohibits states from enforcing any regulation that sets an overall length limit of less than 82 feet for these combinations when they are operating on the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and qualifying federal-aid primary system highways, ensuring consistent access for these specialized transport vehicles across the nation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/25/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1692/all-info | 06/26/2015 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s1692/BILLS-114s1692is.pdf | 07/06/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s1692/BILLS-114s1692is.pdf.pdf | 07/06/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1692is/pdf/BILLS-114s1692is.pdf | 07/03/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1692is/pdf/BILLS-114s1692is.pdf.pdf | 07/03/2015 |
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