Chapter 25 Operations, Wheeled Vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Size, Weight & Permit Regulations

Comprehensive
Includes New Regulations Effective December 6, 2018

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement
Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement provides a reproduction of the regulations of 17
AAC 25 as a public courtesy. The Division cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of thisreproduction of 17 AAC 25. For the official published version of the regulations, please consult
the Alaska Administrative Code (AAC, Register 190).

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Division of Measurement Standards& Commercial Vehicle Compliance
Suite 2, Building M
11900 Industry Way
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
Phone: 907-365-1210
Fax: 907-365-1220

This publication was released by the State of Alaska, Department ofTransportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards andCommercial Vehicle Compliance, produced at a cost of $4.00 per copy, for the
primary purpose of informing the public of the changes to the Weights andMeasures regulations.

Chapter 25 Operations, Wheeled Vehicles
Article
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Commercial Motor Vehicles: Size and Weight. (17 AAC 25.010 - 17 AAC
25.110)Commercial Motor Vehicles: Safety and Hazardous Materials. (17 AAC 25.200 17 AAC 25.250)
Oversize and Overweight Vehicles. (17 AAC 25.300 - 17 AAC 25.380)
Waivers. (17 AAC 25.800)
General Provisions. (17 AAC 25.900)——————————

Article 1 Motor Vehicles: Size and Weight
Section
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80.
90.
100.
105.

(Repealed).
Prohibited vehicles and loads.
Legal vehicle size.
Legal vehicle weight.
Allowable long combination vehicle length on certain routes.
Specialized equipment.
(Repealed).
Supplemental axles.
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
Road closures and restrictions.
(Repealed).

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106.
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119.

(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
(Repealed).
Definitions for 17 AAC 25.011 - 17 AAC 25.119.

17 AAC 25.010. Prohibited Vehicles and Loads
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 3/22/81, Register 77; am
11/16/83, Register 88; am 9/1/84, Register 91; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.011. Prohibited Vehicles and Loads
Except under a permit issued under this chapter, or a traffic control plan approved, as partof a construction contract, by the department within the limits of a highway construction
project, a vehicle, including load, that exceeds the size or weight limitations set out in thischapter, 17 AAC 28, or 17 AAC 35 may not be driven or moved upon the state highway
system. A vehicle that is owned by the state and operated by a department employee
acting within the scope of departmental employment is not subject to the provisions of
this chapter.
History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 12/31/2006, Register
180
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050

17 AAC 25.012. Legal Vehicle Size(a)

The width of a vehicle, including load, may not exceed 102 inches. Equipment
may extend no more than three inches beyond the 102-inch width limitation oneach side of the vehicle if the equipment is attached to the vehicle. However, thefollowing items are not subject to the maximum width requirements of thissubsection:(1)

rear view mirrors;

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(2)

turn signal lamps;(3)

handholds for entry into or egress from the cab;(4)splash and spray suppressant devices;(5)

load-induced tire bulge;(6)

recreational vehicle awnings in the retracted position;(7)

manufacturer-installed appurtenances, including alternating-current (AC)power outlets and exhaust fans.

(b)

A vehicle, including load, may not exceed a height of 15 feet, except that avehicle operating between the Fox Weigh Station and Prudhoe Bay on the Dalton
and Elliott Highways may have a height, including load, of 17 feet.

(c)

The following maximum lengths may not be exceeded on National Highway
System (NHS) routes listed in the department’s publication entitled State of
Alaska, National Highway System Maps, dated April 2006, and adopted byreference:(1)

the length of a power vehicle may not exceed 45 feet;(2)

repealed 12/31/2006;(3)

the cargo-carrying length of a semitrailer or trailer may not exceed 53 feet;(4)

the overall length of a combination of vehicles, consisting of a truck andone cargo-carrying vehicle or a truck tractor and two cargo-carrying
vehicles, may not exceed 75 feet; however, a combination of a truck
tractor and one cargo-carrying vehicle is not subject to an overall length
limit;(5)long combination vehicles (LCVs) may not exceed the maximum lengths
set out in 17 AAC 25.014;(6)

a load or equipment may not overhang or extend more than:(A)

three feet beyond the front bumper of the vehicle; or(B)four feet beyond the rear of a vehicle.

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(d)

(e)

The following maximum lengths may not be exceeded on the state highway
system, other than routes described in (c) of this section:(1)

the length of a power vehicle may not exceed 45 feet;(2)

the cargo-carrying length of a semitrailer or trailer may not exceed 53 feet;(3)

the overall length of a combination of vehicles, consisting of a truck andone cargo-carrying vehicle or a truck tractor and one or two cargocarrying vehicles, may not exceed 75 feet;(4)

a load or equipment may not overhang or extend more than:(A)

three feet beyond the front bumper of the vehicle; or(B)four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle.

On all routes(1) a semitrailer used in combination may not exceed 53 feet in length;(2) a load or equipment may not overhang more than four feet beyond the rearof a semitrialer used in combiantion; and(3) combinations may not have more than two cargo-carrying vehicles in the
combination.

(f)

Vehicles within the limitations set out in (c) of this section may move to and fromroutes specified in (c) of this section to access or return from terminals or
facilities for fuel, servicing, delivering or receiving cargo, or food and rest for thevehicle operator. A vehicle must use the most direct interconnecting truck route
wherever possible when moving to or from the specified routes. Vehicle
movement off the state highway system is subject to local ordinance. A vehicle
moving to or from specified routes may not travel further than a five-mile
distance from these routes, except if using roads identified in 17 AAC
25.014(f)(1) - (7).

(g)

Equipment is not included in the vehicle size limitations contained in (a), (c), (d),and (e) of this section, exept as specifically provided.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register
172; am 12/31/2006, Register 180; am 4/09/2009, Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register
196; am 11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050
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Editor's note: A copy of the publication entitled State of Alaska, National Highway System
Maps, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.012, is available for inspection at the offices of the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards andCommercial Vehicle Enforcement, Huffman Business Park, Suite 2, Building M, 11900 Industry
Way, Anchorage, AK 99515-3512. A copy may also be obtained at
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/mapping/dataproducts/NHS_MapSet2006final.pdf.

17 AAC 25.013. Legal Vehicle Weight(a)

Except as provided in 17 AAC 25.335, the weight of a vehicle or combination ofvehicles, including load and equipment, operated or moved on the state highway
system may not exceed a limit set out in this section. If more than one weight
limit applies, the most restrictive limitation will be used to determine themaximum allowable weight, as follows:(1)

the weight on a tire may not exceed 600 pounds per linear inch of tire
width based upon the tire manufacturer’s rating of nominal tire width;(2)

repealed 04/12/2013(3)

repealed 04/12/2013(4)

except as provided in (5) of this subsection, for a vehicle or combinationof vehicles, including load and equipment, the weight on axles or axle
groups may not exceed, and the distance between axles may not be lessthan, the following:Single Axle
2-Axle Group
3-Axle Group
4-Axle Group

Weight(Pounds)
20,00038,00042,00050,000Distance
8'1" Minimum spacing*
3'6" Minimum spacing
3'6" Minimum spacing
3'6" Minimum spacing* Any axle spaced less than 8 feet and 1 inch from any other axle, measured between thecenters of the nearest axles, is considered as part of an axle group. In multi-axle groups,
all axles must carry at least 6,000 pounds if the axle group weight is more than 50 percentof the legal group weight. Lift axles or variable suspension axles are allowed in the drive
axle group of the power vehicle, but may not be used to determine the legal allowablevehicle gross weight prescribed by the Bridge Gross Weight Formulas in (a) (6) of thissection.

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(5)

if the combination is a truck-tractor and single semitrailer combination
where the length of the semitrailer is 48 feet or more, the weight on athree-axle group on the semitrailer may not exceed, and the distance
between the axles may not be less than the following:

Weight (pounds)
42,00043,50045,000(6)Distance
3'6" minimum spacing
5' minimum spacing
6' minimum spacing

the maximum gross vehicle weight for a vehicle or vehicle combination
may not exceed the amount prescribed by the following formulas, referred
to as the Bridge Gross Weight Formulas:(A)maximum gross vehicle weight for a vehicle with lift axles in thedrive axle group may not be greater than the weight determined
under the following formula:
LN
W = 500 [ -- + 12N + 36]
N - 1

Where:
W = the maximum gross vehicle weight to the nearest 500 pounds;
L = the distance in whole feet, measured between the centers of the extreme axles for thevehicle or the vehicle combination; a measurement including a fractional portion of a footis stated as the next higher whole number; andN = the number of axles on the vehicle or vehicle combination and does not include lift
axles in the drive axle group of a power vehicle;(B)

the maximum gross vehicle weight for a vehicle with no lift axles
in the drive axle groups may not be greater than the weight
determined under the following formula:
LN
W = 500 [ -- + 12N + 36] + 3,000
N - 1

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Where:W = the maximum gross vehicle weight to the nearest 500 pounds;
L = the distance in whole feet, measured between the centers of extreme axles for thevehicle or vehicle combination; a measurement including a fractional portion of a foot isstated as the next higher whole number; andN = the number of axles on the vehicle or vehicle combination.
(b)

In a combination of a power vehicle and two or more cargo-carrying vehicles
consisting of trailers or semitrailers, the heavier cargo-carrying vehicle must beplaced immediately behind the power vehicle when one cargo-carrying vehicle ismore than 5,000 pounds heavier than any other cargo-carrying vehicle in the
combination. The weight of the power vehicle and the first cargo-carrying vehicle
in a combination with two or more cargo-carrying vehicles may not exceed theweight allowable in this section for a power vehicle and single cargo-carrying
vehicle with the same axle configuration and of equal length, calculated without
regard to the weight of the following cargo-carrying vehicles in the combination.

(c)

The weight carried by individual axle groups before or after pintle hooks or otherconnecting devices in vehicle combinations may not exceed the standards for axle
group weights set out in this section.

(d)

Between October 1 and March 31, shifting of legal axle weights set out in (a)(4)and (5) of this section is allowed for one, two, and three drive axle groupings on
power vehicles traveling on the Steese, Elliott, Dalton, and Richardson Highways
between North Pole and Prudhoe Bay, or between North Pole and MP 30 of theSteese Highway. The shifted weight on these drive axle groupings may notexceed 2,000 pounds per axle. The legal allowable gross weight on a vehicle or
combination of vehicles may not exceed the maximum weight as determined bymethods set out in this section. An overweight permit is not required for shifting
additional weight to the drive axle group during the period defined. Traction
weight shifting is not allowed for a power vehicle traveling under an overweight
permit. Vehicle combinations operating with traction-weight shifting on the
power vehicle will be allowed reasonable right of access to and from the Steese,
Elliott, and Dalton Highways, when traveling between Fairbanks and Prudhoe
Bay, to reach or return from terminals and facilities for food, fuel, and rest, if thevehicle uses the most direct truck route whenever possible and moves no farther
than five miles from the most direct route between North Pole and Fox. All
movement within organized municipalities and boroughs is subject to local
ordinances in addition to the requirements of this chapter.

(e)

Except when an emergency requires immediate action, if the department
determines that a highway may be damaged by a vehicle's weight, weight

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restrictions may be imposed after appropriate notice has been given to the public.
When weight restrictions are imposed, they will be stated as a percentage of thelegal allowable axle weights and applied to the maximum axle loading specified
in this section. The weight on steering axles may not be restricted below 100
percent of the legal allowable axle weight. Unless approved by the department, apermit issued under 17 AAC 25.320 allowing overweight vehicles does not satisfy
the requirements of this chapter in order to travel on weight-restricted highways
during the period when weight restrictions are imposed.
(f)

For purposes of this section, "pounds per inch of tire width" is determined by
dividing the sum of the tire width in inches for tires mounted on an axle group
into the weight carried on that axle group in pounds.

(g)

A vehicle subject to the provisions of this section that uses an auxiliary power unit
or an idle reduction technology unit in order to promote reduction of fuel use andemissions because of engine idling, will be allowed up to an additional 550
pounds total in power unit axle weights, gross vehicle weights, or bridge formulaweight limits. Certification of the weight of the auxiliary power unit must be
available to law enforcement officers if the vehicle is found in violation of
applicable weight laws. The additional weight allowed may not exceed 550
pounds or the weight certified, whichever is less. To be eligible for this exception,
the operator of the vehicle must be able to prove by(1)

written certification, the weight of the auxiliary power unit or idle
reduction technology unit; and(2)demonstration or certification, that the auxiliary power unit or idle
reduction technology unit is fully functional at all times.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 12/31/2006, Register
180; am 4/9/2009, Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 04/12/2013, Register
206; am 11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050

17 AAC 25.014. Allowable Long Combination Vehicle Length on
Certain Routes(a)A long combination vehicle (LCV) with a cargo-carrying length that does notexceed 95 feet, measured from the front of the first cargo-carrying vehicle to therear of the last cargo-carrying vehicle or load, including the connecting device,
may operate upon one or more of the following routes, if individual trailers or
semi-trailers in an LCV do not exceed 48 feet in cargo-carrying length:
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(b)

(c)

(1)

the Sterling, Seward and Glenn Highways, Alaska Route 1 (AK-1), from
Homer to the junction with the Palmer-Wasilla Highway in Palmer;(2)

the Tok Cutoff, AK-1, from the junction with the Richardson Highway,
Alaska Route 4 (AK-4), in Gakona Junction to the junction with the
Alaska Highway, Alaska Route 2 (AK-2), in Tok;(3)

the Alaska Highway, AK-2, from the Canadian border to the junction with
the Richardson Highway, AK-4, in Delta Junction;(4)

the Seward, Glenn, and Parks Highways, AK-1 and Alaska Route 3 (AK3), from the Potter Weigh Station in Anchorage to the junction with theParks Highway, AK-3, to the junction with the Richardson Highway, AK2, in Fairbanks via the Mitchell Expressway; for purposes of thisparagraph, the lead trailer in a truck tractor, two-trailer LCV may have acargo carrying length of 53 feet, if the total cargo carrying length,
including the connecting device, does not exceed 95 feet;(5)

the Richardson Highway, AK-4 and AK-2, from the Alaska Marine
Highway System ferry terminal in Valdez to the junction with the Mitchell
Expressway, AK-3, in Fairbanks;(6)

the Seward Highway, Alaska Route 9 (AK-9), from the junction with theSterling Highway, AK-1, to Seward.

(7)

the Kenai Spur Highway, from the junction with the Sterling Highway,
AK-1, to Nikishka Dock.

A long combination vehicle, consisting of a truck and one cargo-carrying vehicle
whose overall length does not exceed 90 feet may operate upon the:(1)

Seward and Glenn Highways, AK-1, from the Potter Weigh Station in
Anchorage to the junction with the Palmer-Wasilla Highway in Palmer;(2)

Parks Highway, AK-3, from the junction with the Glenn Highway, AK-1,
to the junction with the Richardson Highway, AK-2, in Fairbanks via the
Mitchell Expressway; and(3)

Richardson and Alaska Highways, AK-2, from the junction with Gaffney
Road in Fairbanks to Milepost 1412 of the Alaska Highway, near Delta
Junction.

A long combination vehicle, consisting of a truck and one cargo-carrying vehicle,
a truck-tractor and one cargo-carrying vehicle, or a truck-tractor and two cargo-

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the:
(1)

Haines Highway, Alaska Route 7 (AK-7), from the Alaska Marine
Highway System ferry terminal in Haines to the Canadian border;(2)

Glenn Highway, AK-1, from the junction with the Palmer-Wasilla
Highway in Palmer to the junction with the Richardson Highway, AK-4,
in Glennallen;(3)

North Slope Haul Road between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay, consisting of
the:

4)

(d)

(A)

Richardson Highway, Steese Expressway, and Elliot Highway,
AK-2, from the junction with the Mitchell Expressway, AK-3, inFairbanks to the junction with the Dalton Highway, Alaska Route
11 (AK-11); and(B)

Dalton Highway, AK-11, from the junction with the Elliot
Highway, AK-2, to Prudhoe Bay; andKlondike Highway, Alaska Route 98 (AK-98), from the Alaska Marine
Highway System ferry terminal in Skagway to the Canadian border.

A long combination vehicle configured in a truck-tractor and a triple cargocarrying vehicle combination may operate only on the Glenn and Parks
Highways, AK-1 and AK-3, between Anchorage and Fairbanks during the period
from May 1 through September 30 of each year by permit issued under thischapter, with notice provided by the applicant to municipalities along the route, if:(1)each combination, including load, does not exceed 120 feet in overall
length;(2)each individual vehicle in the combination does not exceed 28.5 feet inlength;(3)

the power vehicle engine power rating is not less than 400 horsepower;
and

(4)

except on the steering axle, each axle has four mounted tires or wide-basesingle tires.

(e) During movements, a long combination vehicle must:(1)stop operations during inclement weather conditions; andACC – Chapter 25 Operations, Wheeled Vehicles
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(2)

(f)

display an "oversize" or "long load" sign at the rear of the vehicle
combination in accordance with Section 2.6 of the Administrative Permit
Manual: Oversize and Overweight Permits, adopted by reference in 17
AAC 25.320(b).

A vehicle that meets the requirements of this section may move to or from routes
specified in (a) - (d) of this section to access or return from terminals or facilities
for fuel, servicing, delivering or receiving cargo, or food and rest for the vehicle's
operator. A vehicle must use the most direct interconnecting truck route wherever
possible when moving to or from the specified routes. Vehicle movement off thestate highway system is subject to local ordinance. A vehicle moving to or from
specified routes may not travel further than a five-mile distance from these routes,
except if using the following roads:(1)

Johnson Road, from where it intersects the Richardson Highway, AK-2
near Salcha;(2)

Kalifornsky Beach Road;(3)

Bridge Access Road, connecting Kalifornsky Beach Road and the Kenai
Spur Road;(4)

Dayville Road;(5)

the Steese Highway, Alaska Route 6 (AK-6), from the junction with the
Elliot Highway, AK-2, in Fox to Milepost 30;(6)

the Palmer-Wasilla Highway extension, from the intersection with theParks Highway, AK-3, to the intersection with Knik-Goose Bay Road;(7)

Knik-Goose Bay Road, from the intersection with the Palmer-Wasilla
Highway extension to the intersection with Point MacKenzie Road;(8)

Point MacKenzie Road, from the intersection with Knik-Goose Bay Road
to the intersection with South Don Young Road;(9)South Don Young Road, from the intersection with Point MacKenzie
Road to Port MacKenzie;(10)

a road other than one listed in (1) - (9) of this subsection, if the department
determines that the:(A)road will accommodate the necessary movement;

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(B)

necessity for the use will exist for more than 30 days; and(C)frequency of the transits makes the issuance of overlength vehicle
permits under this chapter impractical.

(g)

A vehicle authorized to operate under this section must operate with its headlights
illuminated at all times.

(h)Except as provided in this section, a long combination vehicle may not operate on
any route on the state highway system without a permit issued by the department.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register
172; am 12/31/2006, Register 180; am 4/9/2009, Register 190; am 04/12/2013, Register
206; am 11/26/2015, Register 216
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050

17 AAC 25.015. Specialized Equipment(a)

A rotating drum transit mix concrete truck with a booster axle or a lift axle or both
may operate on the state highway system for the movement of specialty
manufactured products or other loads if the gross weight of the vehicle and theaxle weights are not greater than the standards set out in 17 AAC 25.013. Weightadjustment controls for the booster axle and the lift axle must be located outside
the driver's compartment and not within reach of the driver while the truck is inmotion. The up-and-down position control that controls the booster axle and thelift axle must be a single control, and may be located in the cab of the vehicle.
The lift axle must be in the down position and engaged to carry a minimum of
6,000 pounds to be counted as a tridem axle group.

(b)

A saddlemount combination with an overall length not exceeding 97 feet may
operate on the state highway system and may include one full mount in the
combination. The saddlemount combination must be in compliance with 23
C.F.R. 658.13, revised as of April 1, 2017 and adopted by reference.

(c)

An automobile carrier may operate on the state highway system under therequirements of 23 C.F.R. 658.13, revised as of April 1, 2017 and adopted byreference.

(d)

A boat transporter may operate on the state highway system under therequirements of 23 C.F.R. 658.13, revised as of April 1, 2017 and adopted byreference.

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(e)

A dry bulk tank products hauler may be used for the movement of products on thestate highway system. Weight shifting may occur, if the legal gross weight of thevehicle is not exceeded and the weight shifted does not exceed 2,000 pounds per
axle.

(f)

A jeep may be used if authorized in a permit issued under 17 AAC 25.320.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 12/31/2006, Register
180; am 4/9/2009, Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 12/6/2018, Register
228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050

17 AAC 25.016. Authorized Experimental Uses
Repealed.
History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; repealed 10/7/2001, Register 160

17 AAC 25.017. Supplemental Axles(a)

Unless a vehicle is authorized to use supplemental axles under a permit issued
under 17 AAC 25.320, supplemental axles may be used on vehicles operating on
the state highway system only as provided in this section. Supplemental axles
must have a manufacturer's rating equal to the weight being carried on the axle,
but no less than 10,000 pounds on the axle.

(b)

Supplemental axles may only be used on trailers and rotating drum transit mix
concrete trucks for legal gross vehicle weight calculations. The weight adjustment
controls for supplemental axles must be located outside the driver's compartment
and not within reach of the driver while the vehicle is in motion. A rotating drumtransit mix concrete truck with a lift axle must comply with 17 AAC 25.015(a).
The up-and-down position controls for liftable belly axles may be located in thedriver's compartment on bulk tank delivery vehicles, but these controls may only
be activated when entering or exiting delivery terminals, including service
stations. Adjustable air ride suspension systems may be used, if the tires are notlifted off the roadway.

(c)

Repealed 10/7/2001.

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(d)

Belly axles may be used on trailers and semitrailers operating on the state
highway system. A belly axle on vehicles first placed into service in this state
after June 30, 1990 must be self-steering. The department will use the vehicle
registration required by AS 28.10 as evidence of the date that the vehicle or trailer
was placed in service in this state.

(e) Repealed 10/7/2001.
History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050
Editor's note: The definition of "supplemental axle", formerly set out in 17 AAC 25.017(e), hasbeen relocated to 17 AAC 25.900.

17 AAC 25.020. Width of Vehicles
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 3/22/81, Register 77; am
6/19/81, Register 78; am 9/1/84, Register 91; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.030. Height and Length of Vehicles and Loads
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 11/16/83, Register 88; am
9/1/84, Register 91; am 1/18/86, Register 97; am 9/19/86, Register 99; am 4/11/90,
Register 114; am 7/13/91, Register 119; am 4/27/92, Register 122; am 8/23/92, Register
123; am 12/29/93, Register 128; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.032. Weight Distribution Combination Vehicles
Repealed.
History: Eff. 7/11/90, Register 115; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.035. Reasonable Access
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Repealed.
History: Eff. 9/1/84, Register 91; am 4/11/90, Register 114; am 7/3/91, Register 119;repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.040. Confinement of Loads
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.050. Trailers and Towed Vehicles
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; repealed 10/7/2001, Register160

17 AAC 25.060. Allowable Gross Weights
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 9/3/74, Register 51; am
11/19/84, Register 92; am 1/18/86, Register 97; am 9/10/86, Register 100; am 4/28/87,
Register 102; am 11/29/87, Register 104; am 4/11/90, Register 114; am 7/11/90, Register
115; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.062. Lift Axles
Repealed 11/29/87.

17 AAC 25.063. Supplemental Axles

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Repealed.
History: Eff. 11/29/87, Register 104; am 12/4/89, Register 112; am 4/11/90, Register 114;
am 7/11/90, Register 115; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.065. Specialty Vehicles
Repealed.
History: Eff. 1/18/86, Register 97; am 11/29/87, Register 104; am 7/11/90, Register 115;
am 7/3/91, Register 119; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.070. Enforcement
Repealed 11/16/83.

17 AAC 25.080. Permits for Excess Size and Weight
Repealed 3/22/81.

17 AAC 25.090. Requirements for Permits
Repealed 11/16/83.

17 AAC 25.100. Road Closures and Restrictions(a)

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities may prohibit theoperation of vehicles upon any highway or may impose restrictions on any aspectof vehicle operation on any highway whenever the highway, in the judgment of
the commissioner, may be seriously damaged or destroyed by such operation orwhenever it is deemed necessary by the commissioner in the interests of safety to
the traveling public. The restrictions shall be effective after due notice has been
given to the public except in an emergency requiring immediate action.

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(b)

Except for steering axles, whenever weight restrictions imposed by thecommissioner or the commissioner's representative are stated as a percentage oflegal allowable weights, the percentage shall be applied to the maximum
allowable axle loading of 17 AAC 25.013(a)(4) and (5).

(c)

Repealed 8/13/95.

History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 9/3/74, Register 51; am
8/13/95, Register 135; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 11/26/2015, Register 216
Authority: AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.100, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030
Editor's note: As of Register 77, the reference to the Department of Highways has beencorrected to refer to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

17 AAC 25.105. Specially Designated Highways
Repealed.
History: Eff. 9/1/84, Register 91; am 4/11/90, Register 114; repealed 8/13/95, Register
135

17 AAC 25.106. Experimental Uses of the State Highway System
Repealed.
History: Eff. 7/11/90, Register 115; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.107. Overlength Permits on Certain Routes
Repealed.
History: Eff. 1/18/86, Register 97; am 4/11/90, Register 114; repealed 8/13/95, Register135

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17 AAC 25.108. Operating Requirements for Three Cargo-Carrying
Units
Repealed.
History: Eff. 4/27/92, Register 122; am 8/23/92, Register 123; repealed 8/13/95, Register
135

17 AAC 25.109. Operating Requirements and Specially DesignatedRoutes for Articulated Buses
Repealed.
History: Eff. 7/3/91, Register 119; repealed 12/29/93, Register 128

17 AAC 25.110. Definitions
Repealed.
History: Eff. 6/25/69, Register 30; am 9/3/72, Register 43; am 6/19/81, Register 78; am
11/16/83, Register 88; am 9/1/84, Register 91; am 1/18/86, Register 97; am 11/29/87,
Register 104; am 7/31/91, Register 119; am 4/27/92, Register 122; am 8/23/92, Register
123; repealed 8/13/95, Register 135

17 AAC 25.119. Definitions for 17 AAC 25.011 - 17 AAC 25.119
In 17 AAC 25.011 - 17 AAC 25.119, unless the context requires otherwise, "equipment"
means air conditioning units, heating or cooling units, air compressors, winches,bumpers, flexible fender extensions, bolsters, log bunks, binder chains, clearance lights,
rub rails, rock guards, mud flaps, pin pockets, door handles, steps, tire chain hangers,
backup lights, forks or fork lifting devices, front mounted animal control devices,
hydraulic lift gates, headache racks, or mechanical fastening devices.
History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
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Article 2 Commercial Motor Vehicles: Safety and Hazardous
Materials
Section200.

Transportation of hazardous materials, hazardous substances, or hazardous waste.

210.

Safe operation of commercial motor vehicles.

220.

Hours of service.

230.

Commercial motor vehicle inspections.

240.

Unsafe or defectively equipped commercial motor vehicles.

250.

Definitions for 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250.

17 AAC 25.200. Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Hazardous
Substances, or Hazardous Waste(a)

A person driving a commercial motor vehicle, or a company whose businessinvolves the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, upon a highway orvehicular way or area, shall comply with the transportation of hazardous
materials, hazardous substances, or hazardous waste regulations adopted by theUnited States Department of Transportation and contained in the following
provisions, as revised as of October 1, 2016 and adopted by reference, except asotherwise provided in (b) of this section:(1)

49 C.F.R. 105.5 (Definitions for 49 C.F.R. Parts 105 - 110);(2)

49 C.F.R. Part 107 (Hazardous Materials Program Procedures);(3)

49 C.F.R. Part 171 (General Information, Regulations, and Definitions);(4)

49 C.F.R. Part 172 (Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions,Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information,
and Training Requirements);(5)49 C.F.R. Part 173 (Shippers--General Requirements for Shipments andPackaging);

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(b)

(c)

(6)

49 C.F.R. Part 177 (Carriage by Public Highway);(7)

49 C.F.R. Part 178 (Specifications for Packagings);(8)

49 C.F.R. Part 180 (Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of
Packagings).

The federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. that are adopted by reference in (a) of thissection are revised as follows:(1)

repealed 04/12/2013(2)

repealed 04/12/2013(3)

repealed 12/31/2006;(4)

repealed 12/31/2006;(5)

repealed 04/12/2013(6)49 C.F.R. 171.15(a) is revised to specify that the required notice shall also
be given to the division;(7)

49 C.F.R. 171.16(b) is revised to specify that the required notice shall also
be given to the division;(8)

repealed 04/12/2013(9)repealed 04/12/2013

A person who intends to transport a hazardous material by motor vehicle
containing explosives in Class 1, Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, as defined in 49 C.F.R.
173.50 and 173.53, on a highway or vehicular way or area shall notify thedivision of the intent to transport the material at least 24 hours in advance oftransporting the material. Carriers operating under 49 C.F.R. 385.403 must notify
the division of the exact date and the approximate time that the material will betransported, the exact route by which the material will be transported, the classand quantity of the material to be transported, and the telephone number of theperson who is responsible for the transportation of the material. Hazardous
materials listed in Table 1 of 49 C.F.R. 172.504 must be transported on the dateand by the route identified in the notice required under this subsection.
Notwithstanding 17 AAC 25.800, the division may waive the 24-hour noticerequirement.

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(d)

If the division concludes, after reviewing a notice of intent to transport under (c)of this section, that the planned transportation of a hazardous material listed inTable 1 of 49 C.F.R. 172.504 presents a danger to the public health, safety, or
welfare, the division shall either deny permission to transport the material or
require the material to be transported on an alternative date or by an alternativeroute. A person may not transport a hazardous material listed in Table 1 of 49
C.F.R. 172.504, if the division denies permission to transport. If the division
designates an alternative date or route under this subsection, hazardous materials
listed in Table 1 of 49 C.F.R. 172.504 must be transported on the date and by theroute designated by the division.

(e)

A motor carrier shall immediately contact the department if at any time the motor
carrier suspects the motor carrier's shipment of a hazardous material listed in 49
C.F.R. 385.403 is lost, stolen, or otherwise unaccounted for.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 12/31/2006, Register 180; am 4/9/2009,
Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 04/12/2013, Register 206; am
11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.310, AS
19.10.340, AS 19.10.370
Editor's note: The address and telephone number for giving the notice required under 17 AAC
25.200(b)(6) - (7), (c), or (e) is State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, 11900
Industry Way, Building M, Suite 2, Anchorage, AK 99515-3567; telephone: (907) 365-1210.

17 AAC 25.210. Safe Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles(a)A person driving a commercial motor vehicle, or a company whose businessinvolves the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, upon a highway orvehicular way or area, shall comply with the regulations relating to the
management, maintenance, operation, or driving of commercial motor vehicles,
adopted by the United States Department of Transportation and contained in thefollowing provisions, as revised as of October 1, 2016 and adopted by reference,
except as otherwise provided in (b) of this section:(1)

49 C.F.R. Part 381 (Waivers, Exemptions, and Pilot Programs);(2)

49 C.F.R. Part 385 (Safety Fitness Procedures);(3)

49 C.F.R. Part 387 (Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility forMotor Carriers);

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(b)

(4)

49 C.F.R. Part 390 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General);(5)

49 C.F.R. Part 391 (Qualifications of Drivers and Longer Combination
Vehicle (LCV) Driver Instructors);(6)

49 C.F.R. Part 392 (Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles);(7)

49 C.F.R. Part 393 (Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation);(8)49 C.F.R. Part 396 (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance);(9)49 C.F.R. Part 397 (Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving andParking Rules);(10)

49 C.F.R. Part 399 (Employee Safety and Health Standards).

The federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. that are adopted by reference in (a) of thissection are revised as follows:(1)

the lead-in language of 49 C.F.R. 387.9 is revised to read: "Intrastate
carriers that operate only in this state and that engage in intrastate
commerce only shall meet the minimum levels of financial responsibility
set out in AS 19.10.300, except that an intrastate carrier described in item
(2) in the schedule of limits in 49 C.F.R. 387.9 shall meet the minimum
level of financial responsibility set out in that schedule:";(2)

49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(1) is revised to read: "(1) For (i) intrastate drivingof a commercial motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight, grossvehicle weight rating, gross combination weight, or gross combination
weight rating greater than 26,001 pounds, has been issued a license under
AS 28.33.100(a)(1) - (5) or a permit under AS 28.15.051(f); however, aperson under 21 years of age is not qualified to drive a commercial motor
vehicle transporting hazardous materials for which a placard is required
under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.200(a), or acommercial motor vehicle designed or used to transport 16 or morepassengers, including the driver; or (ii) intrastate driving of a commercial
motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating,gross combination weight, or gross combination weight rating greaterthan 14,000 pounds but less than 26,001 pounds, has been issued a licenseunder AS 28.15.111(a) and 2 AAC 90.210(b)(2)(A) and is at least 18
years of age; however, a person under 21 years of age is not qualified todrive a commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials forwhich a placard is required under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, adopted byreference in 17 AAC 25.200(a), or a commercial motor vehicle designed
or used to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver;"

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(3)

49 C.F.R. 393.3 is revised to read: "The use of additional equipment oraccessories in a manner that decreases the safety of operation of acommercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce is prohibited. Nothing
contained in 49 C.F.R. Parts 350 – 399 or another provision of law
prohibits the use of additional equipment and accessories that are notinconsistent with or prohibited by 49 C.F.R. Parts 350 - 399 or anotherprovision of law, provided the equipment and accessories do not decrease
the safety of operation of the motor vehicle on which they are used.";(4)

repealed 12/6/2018(5)

in 49 C.F.R. 393.90, for buses engaged in intrastate commerce, "theFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's regulations" is revised toread "state regulations";(6)

49 C.F.R. 396.9(a) is revised to read: "An enforcement officer may enter
upon and perform inspections of motor carriers' vehicles in operation andintermodal equipment in operation.";(7)

49 C.F.R. 396.9(b) is revised to read: "The State of Alaska Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Driver/Vehicle Examination Report form or anotherdivision-approved form shall be used to record the results of a motor
vehicle inspection conducted by an enforcement officer.";(c)

An enforcement officer may request a person driving a commercial motor vehicle
that is subject to 49 C.F.R. 387.9, adopted by reference in (a) of this section asrevised in (b)(1) of this section, to provide proof of financial responsibility. If theperson driving the commercial motor vehicle fails to provide proof of financial
responsibility, the enforcement officer may order that movement of a vehicle be
stopped under 17 AAC 25.350.

(d)

A motor carrier that conducts operations in intrastate commerce, and only inintrastate commerce, shall file a motor carrier identification report with the
FMCSA and receive an intrastate USDOT indentification before the motor carrier
begins operations. On each self-propelled commercial motor vehicle, as defined in
49 C.F.R. 390.5, adopted by reference in (a) of this section, the motor carrier shalldisplay the identification number, along with the additional information requiredby 49 C.F.R. 390.21, adopted by reference in (a) of this section.

(e)

For a motor carrier that previously filed a motor carrier identification reportrequired under (d) of this section, the motor carrier shall file an updated motor
carrier identification report with the FMCSA:(1)every 24 months.

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(f)

Only the legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier may be used on a
motor carrier identification report required under (d) or (e) of this section.

(g)

A report required under (d) or (e) of this section shall be filed with the FMCSA
electronically.

(h)repealed 12/6/2018(i)

An enforcement officer may issue a citation for a violation under AS
45.75.380(a)(12) to a motor carrier that fails to file a motor carrier identification
report required under (d) or (e) of this section or furnishes misleading informationor makes false statements on that report.

(j)

A commercial motor vehicle operating in intrastate commerce, whose grossvehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combined weight, or grosscombined weight rating is equal to or less than 26,000 pounds, is exempt from therequirements of this section if the operator of the commercial motor vehicle(1) is furthering the operator's fishing operations;(2) holds(A) a commercial fishing license issued under AS 16.05.480;(B) a sport fishing operator registration in accordance with 5 AAC
75.075;(C) a sport fishing guide registration in accordance with 5 AAC 75.075;
or(D) a permit issued under AS 16.43.140;(3) is operating the vehicle on any roadway in the state, other than a roadway
within the Municipality of Anchorage or the City of Fairbanks; and(4) is not transporting hazardous materials for which a placard is required under
49 C.F.R. Part 172, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.200(a), or operating avehicle designed or used to transport more than 15 individuals, including thedriver.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 12/31/2006, Register 180; am 4/9/2009,
Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 04/12/2013; Register 206; am
11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.310, AS
19.10.340, AS 19.10.370
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Editor's note: The website for electronic filing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) is www.fmcsa.dot.gov/urs. Questions relating to the motor carrier
identification report form may be directed to FMCSA at 1-800-832-5660.

17 AAC 25.220. Hours of Service
(a)

(b)

A person driving a commercial motor vehicle, or a company whose businessinvolves the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, upon a highway orvehicular way or area, shall comply with the regulations relating to the
management, operation, or driving of commercial motor vehicles, adopted by theUnited States Department of Transportation and contained in the following
provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 395 (hours of service of drivers), as revised as of
October 1, 2016 and adopted by reference, except as provided in (b) of thissection:(1)

49 C.F.R. 395.1 (Scope of Rules in This Part);(2)

49 C.F.R. 395.2 (Definitions);(3)

49 C.F.R. 395.8 (Driver's Record of Duty Status);(4)

49 C.F.R. 395.13 (Drivers Declared Out of Service);(5)

49 C.F.R. 395.15 (Automatic On-board Recording Devices).

The federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. that are adopted by reference in (a) of thissection are revised as follows:(1)

repealed 04/12/2013(2)

49 C.F.R. 395.13(a) is revised to read: "An enforcement officer may
declare a driver out of service and notify the motor carrier of thedeclaration, upon finding at the time and place of examination that thedriver has violated the out of service criteria set out in 49 C.F.R.
395.13(b).";(3)

49 C.F.R. 395.13(c)(2) is revised to read: "A motor carrier shall complete
the carrier certification portion of State of Alaska Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Driver/Vehicle Examination Report form and deliver the
copy of the form either personally or by mail to the division within 15
working days following the date of examination. If the motor carrier mails
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(4)
(c)

repealed 04/12/2013

A commercial motor vehicle operating in intrastate commerce, whose grossvehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combined weight, or grosscombined weight rating is equal to or less than 26,000 pounds, is exempt from therequirements of this section if the operator of the commercial motor vehicle(1) is furthering the operator's fishing operations;(2) holds(A) a commercial fishing license issued under AS 16.05.480;(B) a sport fishing operator registration in accordance with 5 AAC
75.075;(C) a sport fishing guide registration in accordance with 5 AAC 75.075;
or(D) a permit issued under AS 16.43.140;(3) is operating the vehicle on any roadway in the state, other than a roadway
within the Municipality of Anchorage or the City of Fairbanks; and(4) is not transporting hazardous materials for which a placard is required under
49 C.F.R. Part 172, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.200(a), or operating avehicle designed or used to transport more than 15 individuals, including thedriver.

(d)

A driver operating in intrastate commerce is exempt from the requirements of 49
C.F.R. Part 395 if all of the following apply:(1) the driver operates a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle forwhich a commercial driver’s license is not required under 49 C.F.R. Part
383, as revised as of October 1, 2016;(2) the driver’s primary employment duties involve maintaining the TransAlaska Pipeline System and operation of the commercial motor vehicles isincidental to those duties;(3) the driver does not drive more than 15 hours in a 24 hour period,
regardless of the number of motor carriers using the driver’s services;(4) the driver does not drive after accumulating 168 on-duty hours in 14
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(5) the motor carrier that employs the driver maintains and retains for a periodof 6 months accurate and true time records showing:(A)

the time the driver reports for duty each day;(B)

the total number of hours the driver is on duty each day;(C)

the time the driver is released from duty each day; and(D)

the total time for the preceding 7 days in accordance with 49
C.F.R. 395.8(j)(2) for drivers used for the first time or intermittently.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 12/31/2006, Register 180; am 4/9/2009,
Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196, am 04/12/2013, Register 206; am
11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.370
Editor's note: The address for submitting the certification of compliance portion of the State of
Alaska Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Driver/Vehicle Examination Report form, as required
under 17 AAC 25.220 is State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities,
Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, 11900 Industry Way,
Building M, Suite 2, Anchorage, Alaska 99515-3567.

17 AAC 25.230. Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections(a) An enforcement officer may:

(b)

(1)

require the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to stop the motor
vehicle and submit to commercial vehicle safety inspections and tests;(2)

inspect and test all components of a commercial motor vehicle, including
the interior of the cab, the inside of cargo compartments, and all exterior
equipment;(3)

remove and reapply cargo compartment sealing devices; and(4)enter upon, inspect, and examine all land, buildings, and equipment of a
motor carrier, and inspect and copy all accounts, books, records,
memoranda, correspondence, and other documents of that carrier.

At the request of an enforcement officer, a motor carrier and other person subject
to 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250 shall submit all accounts, books, records,

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memoranda, correspondence, and other documents for inspection and copying,and shall make all lands, buildings, and equipment available for examination andinspection.
(c)An enforcement officer shall accept an inspection conducted in another state to
the same extent that that person would accept an inspection in this state if the:(1)inspection conducted in the other state was performed in accordance withstandards equivalent to those applied in this state; and(2)

operator of the commercial motor vehicle provides evidence satisfactory
to the enforcement officer that the inspection was performed in accordancewith (1) of this subsection.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.370

17 AAC 25.240. Unsafe or Defectively Equipped Commercial Motor
Vehicles(a)

An enforcement officer may issue a citation to the driver or owner of acommercial motor vehicle that is not in safe mechanical condition or properly
equipped as required in AS 28 or in 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250. A citation
issued under this section must specify the section of AS 28 or 17 AAC 25.200 17 AAC 25.250 that has been violated and the repair or adjustment to be made,and must require the driver or owner to appear in court after a period of at least
five days, holidays and weekends excluded, from the date of the violation.

(b)

The citation issued under (a) of this section requires the driver or owner of thecommercial motor vehicle specified in the citation to repair the commercial motor
vehicle so that it is in safe condition and its equipment is in proper repair andadjustment. Except as provided in (c) of this section, the citation also requires theowner or driver to secure a certificate of inspection and approval before any
further driving or movement on a highway or vehicular way or area.

(c)

A person may not drive or move a commercial motor vehicle after being directedunder this section to have it repaired or adjusted, except as may be necessary toreturn the commercial motor vehicle to the residence or place of business of theowner or driver of the commercial motor vehicle or to a garage, until thecommercial motor vehicle and its equipment have been repaired or adjusted as
required by the citation. If repair or adjustment of a commercial motor vehicle orits equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the owner or driver of the

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commercial motor vehicle may obtain the repair or adjustment at a place of that
person's choosing, within a 100-mile radius of the place where the citation issued
under (a) of this section was issued, or otherwise at the nearest place of repair.
(d)

If a commercial motor vehicle is, in the reasonable judgment of the person issuing
the citation, in a condition that further driving or movement would be hazardous,
the person issuing the citation may require that the commercial motor vehicle not
be driven or moved under its own power, or that it be driven to the nearest garage
or other place of safety. This section does not preclude the impounding of acommercial motor vehicle under AS 19.10.375 or AS 28.05.091.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.310, AS
19.10.340, AS 19.10.370, AS 19.10.399, AS 45.75.131

17 AAC 25.250. Definitions for 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250(a)

The definitions in 49 C.F.R. 390.5, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.210(a),apply in 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250, except that for vehicles operating in
intrastate commerce that have a gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating,gross combination weight, or gross combination weight rating less than 26,001
pounds, "commercial motor vehicle" has the meaning given in AS 19.10.399,
with the exception of commercial motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials
for which a placard is required under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, adopted by reference in
17 AAC 25.200(a), or a commercial motor vehicle designed or used to transport
more than 15 individuals, including the driver.

(b)

In 17 AAC 25.200 - 17 AAC 25.250, unless the context requires otherwise,(1)"vehicular way or area" has the meaning given in AS 19.10.399;(2)"working day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a stateholiday.

History: Eff. 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018,
Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.10.310, AS
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Section
310.
320.
330.
335.
340.
350.
360.
370.
375.
380.

Weigh stations and traffic stops.
Permits for oversize or overweight vehicles.
Applications for permits.
Weighing allowance.
Enforcement.
Stop orders.
Offloading of vehicles.
Revocation of permits.
Appeals.
Oversize and overweight vehicle permit fees.

17 AAC 25.310. Weigh Stations and Traffic Stops(a)

A commercial motor vehicle must stop for weighing and vehicle inspection where
an official highway sign indicates that a weigh station is in operation or at thedirection of an enforcement officer.

(b)

In this section,(1)"commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle of more than 10,000
pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weightrating (GCWR) used in commerce;(2)"gross combination weight rating" has the meaning given that term in AS
19.10.399;(3)"gross vehicle weight rating" has the meaning given that term in AS
19.10.399.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register 172
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050

17 AAC 25.320. Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles

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The department will issue a permit authorizing the movement of a vehicle or loadof a size or weight exceeding the limitations specified in this chapter if thedepartment determines that:(1)

the overweight vehicle or load is a non-divisible vehicle or load; or(2)each of the following requirements is met:(A)

the state's best interests are served by the permit;(B)

the usefulness of the highways traveled is not diminished;(C)the safety of other users is not compromised;(D)the traveling public will not be unreasonably inconvenienced.

(b)

As it considers necessary to assure that the requirements listed in (a) of thissection are met, the department will, as conditions for a permit issued under (a)(1)or (2) of this section, establish time limitations for movement, designate routes,
limit the number of trips, or otherwise restrict the movement of oversize oroverweight vehicles and loads. The movement of permitted oversize oroverweight vehicles or loads must comply with the conditions of the permit andthe requirements for towing vehicles, pilot cars, warning signs and lights, hours ofdarkness, and other safety considerations specified in the department’s
Administrative Permit Manual: Oversize and Overweight Permits, revised as ofFebruary 2017, and adopted by reference.

(c)

Subject to its determination that the requirements listed in (a)(2)(A) - (D) of thissection are met, the department will, in a permit issued under (a)(1) or (a)(2) ofthis section, authorize movement of an oversize or overweight vehicle or load
over an extended period of up to one year. However, in a permit issued under(a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, the department will not authorize movement overan extended period for any of the following vehicles:(1)

vehicles or loads over 10 feet 6 inches wide under 17 AAC 25.012(a);(2)

vehicles or loads over 15 feet high, other than vehicles or loads exempt
under 17 AAC 25.012(b);(3)

vehicles or loads over 17 feet high operating between the Fox Weigh
Station and Prudhoe Bay on the Dalton and Elliott Highways;(4)

vehicles or loads that exceed legal length under this chapter;(5)

vehicles or loads with a rear overhang that exceeds 10 feet;

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vehicles or loads that exceed 125 percent of legal weight under thischapter.

(d)Issuance of a permit does not relieve the vehicle operating under the permit fromthe requirement of 17 AAC 25.310.

(e)

If a vehicle operating under a permit breaks down to a degree that roadside repairs
are impractical or impossible, a similar vehicle may be substituted for the vehicle
described in the permit if the substitute vehicle is validly registered under AS
28.10 and if the substitution does not materially alter the conditions listed on theoriginal application for the permit. The driver, owner, or lessee shall report a
substitution at the nearest weigh station along the route of travel or to thedivision's commercial vehicle customer service center.

(f)

The department may deny a permit to a person who has incurred three or moreviolations under AS 45.75.380(a)(10) or (11) during the 90-day period
immediately preceding the date the person submits the permit application.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 12/31/2006,
Register 180; am 12/30/2010, Register 196, am 04/12/2013, Register 206; am
11/26/2015, Register 216; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050
Editor's note: Copies of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ Administrative
Permit Manual: Oversize and Overweight Permits, adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.320, areavailable for inspection at the offices of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities,
Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, 11900 Industry Way,
Building M, Suite 2, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, or may be viewed at http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/.
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards andCommercial Vehicle Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Customer Service Center is located at
11900 Industry Way, Building M, Suite 2, Anchorage, Alaska, telephone: 365-1200 .

17 AAC 25.330. Applications for Permits(a)An application for a permit must specifically describe the vehicle and the load tobe moved, the origin, destination, proposed route, date and times of movement,
and other items pertinent to the operation of the vehicle under the permit andrequested on the application form provided by the division. The application mustdescribe the characteristics of the vehicle or load that create the necessity for thepermit and, if the applicant believes that the vehicle or load is a non-divisible
vehicle or load, an explanation of the reasons for this belief.

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(b)

An application for a permit is a certification by the applicant that the informationon the application is correct, that the applicant is a duly authorized representativeof the owner or lessee of the vehicle, and that the vehicle driver, owner, and lessee
will comply with the conditions and restrictions indicated in the permit.

(c)

As a condition for issuance of a permit, the driver, owner, and lessee of thevehicle for which the permit was issued shall agree to indemnify and hold thestate and its officers, agents, and employees harmless from suit, damages, andother claims arising as a result of the movement of the vehicle or load under thepermit. If the department determines it to be in the state's best interest, thedepartment will require the posting of a surety bond or other suitable instrument,
conditioned upon the satisfaction of liability for injury to persons or damage toproperty arising as a result of the movement of the vehicle or load under thepermit.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050
Editor's note: As of Register 162 (July 2002), the regulations attorney made a technical revision
under AS 44.62.125 (b)(6), to 17 AAC 25.330(c).

17 AAC 25.335. Weighing Allowance(a)

The department will weigh vehicles in their as-found condition and will grantweight allowances, as described in this section, to the weight limits set out in
17 AAC 25.013.

(b)

The department will observe the following procedures if enforcing the grossweight requirements in 17 AAC 25.013:(1)from October 1 through April 30 of each year, in addition to the amountallowed in 17 AAC 25.013, an additional 1,500 pound allowance will be
granted for snow and ice build-up, if evidence of that build-up exists; thisallowance is the maximum allowance regardless of the make-up of thevehicle combination;(2)

whenever the department finds a violation, it will give a warning, issue thedriver of the vehicle a citation, or inspect the vehicle; and(3)

if the vehicle gross weight is over the amount allowed in 17 AAC 25.013
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vehicle will be directed to a location to unload the excess weight from thevehicle.
(c)

The following procedures will be observed while enforcing the axle group weightrequirements set out in 17 AAC 25.013:(1)whenever the department finds a violation, it will give a warning, may
issue the driver of the vehicle a citation, or may inspect the vehicle andnote the violation on the inspection form;(2)

if the weight of an axle group on a vehicle is over the amount allowed in
17 AAC 25.013 by more than 1,000 pounds, but no more than 2,000
pounds, and can be corrected at the weigh station by shifting the load, theload must be corrected by shifting before the vehicle will be allowed toproceed;(3)

if the weight of an axle group on a vehicle is over the amount allowed in
17 AAC 25.013 by more than 1,000 pounds, but no more than 2,000
pounds, and cannot be corrected at the weigh station by shifting the load,
the driver of the vehicle will be directed to a location to unload the excess
weight from the vehicle;(4)

if the weight of an axle group on a vehicle is over the amount allowed in
17 AAC 25.013 by more than 2,000 pounds, the driver of the vehicle will
be directed to a location to unload the excess weight from the vehicle;
however, if the weight of that axle group is over the legally allowed
amount by more than 125 percent of the legally allowed amount andcannot be corrected by shifting the load, the driver may be directed to park
the vehicle at the weigh station or enforcement site until the vehicle’s
weight can be reduced to within the amount allowed in 17 AAC 25.013 or
until a permit under 17 AAC 25.320 is obtained.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 4/9/2009, Register 190; am 12/30/2010,
Register 196; am 12/6/2018, Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050, AS 45.75.131

17 AAC 25.340. Enforcement(a)

If an enforcement officer has reason to believe that a vehicle or load is oversize, isoverweight, violates 17 AAC 25.210, or violates a requirement adopted by
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weigh station.
(b)

A driver of a vehicle may not refuse to stop and submit the vehicle and load toweighing or inspection.

(c)

If the movement of a vehicle or load is authorized by a permit issued under 17
AAC 25.320, upon request by an enforcement officer, the driver shall produce thepermit for inspection.

(d)

A permit that has been altered is void upon the alteration.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 12/30/2010, Register 196
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050, AS 45.75.131

17 AAC 25.350. Stop Orders
An enforcement officer may order that movement of a vehicle be stopped, if that vehicle
violates the safety, size, weight, or load limitations of this chapter or the terms of an
oversize or overweight permit issued under 17 AAC 25.320, and if the enforcement
officer considers stopping the vehicle's movement necessary to protect the public safetyor the highway and its apparatus. If ordered to stop its movement, the driver of thevehicle shall move the vehicle to a location specified by the enforcement officer andarrange to bring the vehicle into compliance with this chapter or the permit within 72
hours. Vehicles abandoned on a highway right-of-way or other public property in excessof 72 hours may be removed at the owner's or lessee's expense.
History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 4/9/2009, Register 190
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030

17 AAC 25.360. Offloading of Vehicles
An enforcement officer may order the removal of a portion of a load if the officer
determines that the size or weight of a vehicle or load violates the size, weight, or load
limitations of this chapter or the terms of an oversize or overweight permit issued under
17 AAC 25.320 and if the enforcement officer considers removal necessary to protect the
public safety or the highway and its apparatus. If ordered to remove a portion of a load,

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the driver of the vehicle shall move the vehicle to the location specified by theenforcement officer and remove the portion of the load. The vehicle and the load must
not interfere with the movement of traffic and must be removed from the highway rightof-way or other public property within 72 hours. The owner or lessee of the vehicle shallbear the expense of unloading and removing the excess load. Loads abandoned on ahighway right-of-way or other public property in excess of 72 hours will be removed at
the owner's or lessee's expense.
History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030

17 AAC 25.370. Revocation of Permits
The department may revoke a permit based upon a violation of the terms and conditionsof its issuance or the alteration of a permit without the department's consent, or for aviolation of this chapter.
History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030

17 AAC 25.375. Appeals(a)To appeal from a denial under 17 AAC 25.320, from an order under 17 AAC
25.350 or 17 AAC 25.360, or from a permit revocation under 17 AAC 25.370, an
aggrieved person must make a written appeal to the division director. Any appeal
must be received by the division director not later than seven days after the dateof the denial, order, or revocation. The written appeal must set out the grounds forthe appeal and any argument in support of the appeal. A denial, an order, or
revocation from which an appeal is made remains in effect until a final decision isissued under (b)(5) or (c) of this section.

(b)

As the division director considers necessary to resolve disputed questions of fact,
the division director shall, within 10 days after receiving an appeal, hold a hearing
in substantial accordance with the following procedures:

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the division director may designate an employee of the department to
conduct the hearing, if the designated employee did not take part in theoriginal order or revocation;(2)

the department will provide at least five days' notice of the time and placeof the hearing to the appellant;(3)

written statements may be submitted;(4)

the hearing will be recorded;(5)

within 10 days after the hearing, the division director shall issue a written
decision affirming, modifying, or reversing the original order or
revocation.

(c)

If the division director does not consider a hearing to be necessary under (b) of
this section, the division director, within 10 days after receiving an appeal, shallissue a written decision affirming, modifying, or reversing the original order or
revocation. The division director may designate an employee of the department toissue the written decision, if the designated employee did not take part in theoriginal order or revocation.

(d)

The decision under (b)(5) or (c) of this section is a final department decision for
purposes of an appeal to the superior court under the Alaska Rules of Appellate
Procedure.

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160, am 04/12/2013, Register 206
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020,
AS 44.42.030

17 AAC 25.380. Oversize and Overweight Vehicle Permit Fees(a)

The department will calculate a total permit fee from one or more of the following
component fees, if applicable under (b) of this section:(1)

for a single move by a vehicle or load that is oversize only, other than avehicle or load that is exempt under 17 AAC 25.012(b)(3), and except asprovided in (5) of this subsection,(A)the basic processing charge is $40;

(B)

a surcharge will be added for excess width as follows, if
applicable:
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(C)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(i)

for an overall width in excess of 10 feet and no more than
16 feet, $25;

(ii)

for an overall width in excess of 16 feet, $35; anda surcharge will be added for excess height as follows, if
applicable:(i)for an overall height in excess of 16 feet and no more than
16.5 feet, $25;

(ii)

for an overall height in excess of 16.5 feet, $35;

for a single move by a vehicle or load operating between the Fox Weigh
Station and Prudhoe Bay on the Dalton and Elliott Highways and that isoversize only under 17 AAC 25.012(a) and (b)(3), and except as providedin (5) of this subsection,(A)the basic processing charge is $40;

(B)

a surcharge will be added as set out in (1)(B) of this subsection forexcess width, if applicable; and(C)a surcharge will be added for excess height as follows, if
applicable:(i)for an overall height in excess of 17 feet and no more than
18.5 feet, $25;

(ii)

for an overall height in excess of 18.5 feet, $35;

for a single move by a vehicle or load that is overweight only, and except
as provided in (5) of this subsection,(A)the basic processing charge is $40; and(B)

a surcharge of $25 will be added if gross weight is 150,000 pounds
or greater;

for a single move by a vehicle or load that is oversize and overweight, andexcept as provided in (5) of this subsection,(A)the basic processing charge is $70;

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(B)

a surcharge will be added as set out in (1)(B) of this subsection forexcess width, if applicable;(C)a surcharge will be added as set out in (1)(C) or (2)(C) of thissubsection for excess height, if applicable; and(D)a surcharge of $25 will be added if gross weight is 150,000 pounds
or greater;(5)

for an oversize or overweight vehicle that requires the department's bridge
design section review and approval to protect the public safety or the
highway and its apparatus, a per-hour rate of $80;

(6)subject to the requirements for an extended use authorization under 17
AAC 25.320(c), and for an unlimited number of moves by a vehicle orload that is oversize, overweight, or both oversize and overweight during
the period of:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

no more than 30 days, the fee is(i)$85 for a vehicle or load that is oversize only;(ii)$85 for a vehicle or load that is overweight only; and(iii)$165 for a vehicle or load that is both oversize andoverweight;

more than 30 days, but no more than 90 days, the fee is:(i)$220 for a vehicle or load that is oversize only;

(ii)
(iii)

$220 for a vehicle or load that is overweight only; and$385 for a vehicle or load that is both oversize andoverweight;

more than 90 days, but no more than six months, the fee is:(i)$330 for a vehicle or load that is oversize only;(ii)$330 for a vehicle or load that is overweight only; and(iii)$605 for a vehicle or load that is both oversize andoverweight;

more than six months, but no more than nine months, the fee is:

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(E)

(b)

(i)

$495 for a vehicle or load that is oversize only;(ii)$495 for a vehicle or load that is overweight only; and(iii)$935 for a vehicle or load that is both oversize andoverweight;

more than nine months, but no more than 12 months, the fee is(i)$550 for a vehicle or load that is oversize only;(ii)$550 for a vehicle or load that is overweight only; and(iii)$1,100 for a vehicle or load that is both oversize andoverweight.

The department will calculate the total fee for a permit issued under 17 AAC
25.320 for oversize and overweight vehicles and loads as follows:(1)

for a single-trip permit for a single vehicle, the department will charge theapplicable single move fee under (a)(1) - (5) of this section;(2)

for an extended-period permit for a single vehicle, the department will
charge the applicable fee under (a)(6) of this section for an unlimited
number of moves;(3)

repealed 11/16/2004;(4)

for a pre-issue single-trip permit, as described in section 3.2.1, of thedepartment’s Administrative Permit Manual: Oversize and Overweight
Permits, as adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.320(b), the department
will charge the applicable single move fee under (a)(1) - (5) of thissection;(5)

for an extended period permit, as described in section 3.2.2 of thedepartment’s Administrative Permit Manual: Oversize and Overweight
Permits, as adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.320(b), the department
will charge the applicable fee under (a)(6) of this section for an unlimited
number of moves;(6)

for a single-trip permit for a convoy, as described in section 3.2.1 andSection 16 of the department’s Administrative Permit Manual: Oversize
and Overweight Permits, as adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.320(b),the department will charge for each vehicle in the convoy the single move

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fee applicable to that vehicle under (a)(1) - (5) of this section; a convoy iseligible for a single-trip permit only;(7)

for equipment engaged in snow removal, the department will charge theapplicable fee under (a)(6) of this section for an unlimited number ofmoves.

(c)

The permit replacement fee is $30.

(d)

The permit change fee for each change submitted is $30.

(e)

The permit cancelation fee is $30 for each canceled permit. A permit may not becanceled after the permit expiration date.

(f)

repealed 12/6/2018

History: Eff. 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register 172; am 4/9/2009,
Register 190, am 04/12/2013, Register 206; am 02/10/2016, Register 217; am 12/6/2018,
Register 228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
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Article 4 Unified Carrier Registration
Section400. Unified Carrier Registration program requirements

17 AAC 25.400. Unified Carrier Registration Program Requirements(a)

To own or operate a commercial motor vehicle as a motor carrier or motor private
carrier, or to provide services as a freight forwarder, broker, or leasing company,
in interstate commerce, in this state, a company or individual shall register
annually in the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program established under 49
U.S.C. 14504a.

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(b)

Each registration must be accompanied by a fee, the amount of which will be
determined annually by the Secretary of the United States Department ofTransportation under 49 U.S.C. 14504a. Fees for UCR registration will be
published by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Annual fees
must be paid directly to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or
through a national or regional electronic system approved by the department.
(Eff. 4/9/2009, Register 190)(c)

An enforcement officer shall order that movement of a vehicle be stopped if theregistrant fails to pay the fee required under (b) of this section. If ordered to stop
its movement, the driver of the vehicle shall move the vehicle to a location
specified by the enforcement officer. The stop movement order remains in effectuntil the registrant provides proof of payment of the fees.

History: Eff. 04/09/2009, Register 190; am 04/12/2013, Register 206; am 11/26/2015,
Register 216
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 19.05.020, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030

Editor's note: The address for registering in person or by mail, as required under
17 AAC 25.400 is State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities,
Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Commercial
Vehicle Customer Service Center, 11900 Industry Way, Building M, Suite 2, Anchorage,
AK 99515. The facsimile number for filing a Unified Carrier Registration form is (907)365-1243. The approved Internet site for electronic filing is www.ucr.in.gov. The
Unified Carrier Registation form is available from the Commercial Vehicle Customer
Service Center at the above-noted address, or may be requested by calling (907) 3651200. The form may also be downloaded from http://www.dot.state.ak.us/mscve.

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Section
800.Waiver of provisions.

17 AAC 25.800. Waiver of Provisions(a)

The commissioner, or the commissioner’s designee, will waive a requirement of
this chapter for a particular state highway system route or a portion of that route,
if the commissioner, or the commissioner’s designee, issues a written
determination that the(1)state's best interests are served by the waiver;(2)

usefulness of the particular highway is not diminished;(3)

safety of other users is not compromised; and(4)

traveling public will not be unreasonably inconvenienced.

(b)

Repealed 4/9/2009.

(c)

Repealed 10/7/2001.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 4/9/2009, Register
190
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
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Section900. Definitions.

17 AAC 25.900. Definitions
Unless the context indicates otherwise, in this chapter:(1)"axle" means the common axis of rotation of two or more wheels, whether
power-driven or freely rotating, attached to the vehicle for the purpose ofcarrying a portion of the vehicle weight, including any load;(2)"axle group" means two or more axles where an individual axle is spaced
less than 8 feet and 1 inch from any other axle, as measured from thecenters of the axles;(3)"belly axle" means a single axle on a trailer or semitrailer that is located atleast 8 feet and 1 inch from the nearest rear axle of a vehicle;(4)"booster axle" means an axle on a truck that is designed to transfer a
portion of the truck weight to the steering axle, and that is located morethan 8 feet and 1 inch from the nearest axle;(5)"cargo-carrying length" means the portion of the cargo carrying unit of avehicle with two or more such units, measured from the front of the firstunit to the rear of the last unit, including the hitch(es) between the units,with the exception of the upper coupler on a beverage semitrailer and the
B-train assembly between the first and second semitrailers ;(6)"cargo-carrying unit" means any portion of a vehicle combination, otherthan the truck tractor, used for carrying cargo, including a trailer,
semitrailer, or the cargo carrying section of a single-unit truck ;(7)"commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation and public
facilities;(8)"department" means the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities;

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(9)

"division" means the division of measurement standards and commercial
vehicle enforcement within the department;(10)"dromedary" means a box, tank, deck, or plate that does not exceed 10 feetin length, and that may be used to carry cargo on a truck-tractor;(11)"emergency" means a condition that is potentially hazardous to life orproperty, or that prevents a damaged highway from being used by the
public;(12)"enforcement officer" means a:(A)peace officer; or(B)department employee who is:(i)authorized by the commissioner of transportation andpublic facilities under AS 45.75.131; and(ii)

appointed as a special officer by the commissioner ofpublic safety under AS 18.65.010;(13)

repealed 11/16/2004;(14)"4-axle group" or "quad axle" means a multi-axle group of four axles thatis attached with a connecting mechanism, with each separate axle locatedless than 8 feet and 1 inch from the other axles;(15)"full mount" means a vehicle mounted completely upon the first or lastvehicle in a saddlemount combination;(16)"gross weight" or "gross vehicle weight" means the total weight of avehicle, or a combination of vehicles, including load and any accumulatedsnow, ice, mud, rocks, or dirt;(17)"height" means the total vertical dimension of a vehicle above a roadway,
including any load, load-holding device, and equipment;(18)"inclement weather" means:(A)fog, rain, or snow conditions that restrict visibility to less than
1,000 feet;(B)wind conditions that render a vehicle unable to maintaindirectional control within one driving lane; or

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(C)

an accumulation of ice, snow, or freezing rain upon a roadway that
render a vehicle unable to maintain traction;(19)"jeep" means a short frame-type trailer complete with upper coupler, fifth
wheel, and undercarriage assembly and designed so that, when coupledbetween a semitrailer and tractor, the jeep carries a portion of the trailer
king pin load while transferring the remainder of that load to the tractor's
fifth wheel;(20)"king pin" means the device that connects the upper half to the lower halfof a coupling device in a manner that permits relative motion in ahorizontal plane between a towed vehicle and a towing vehicle;(21)"length" means the total longitudinal dimension of a vehicle;(22)"lift axle" or "variable suspension axle" means an axle:(A)with mounted tires and rims; and(B)

that may be elevated or regulated by raising its tires from the
roadway, with the result that a portion of the vehicle weight istransferred to another axle or axle group;(23)"load" means anything that is carried on or in a vehicle, but that is not
permanently attached to the vehicle;(24)"long combination vehicle" or "LCV" means a combination of a powervehicle and cargo-carrying vehicles that exceeds the length specified in 17
AAC 25.012(c);(25)"multi-axle group" means an assembly of more than two axles that are
attached with connecting devices;(26)"non-divisible vehicle or load" means a vehicle or load that:(A)

exceeds a length or weight limit set out in this chapter; and(B)

if separated into smaller vehicles or loads, would:(i)compromise the intended use of the vehicle;(ii)

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require more than eight work hours to dismantle using
appropriate equipment;(27)"overall length" means the total longitudinal length of a vehicle or a
combination of vehicles, including the load;(28)"overall width" means width as measured in accordance with 17 AAC
25.012(a);(29)"permit" means an authorization issued under 17 AAC 25.320 for
movement or operation of oversize and overweight vehicles on a highway;(30)"pounds per inch of tire width" means a measure of weight restriction
based upon a tire manufacturer's rating of nominal tire width;(31)"power vehicle" means a truck, a truck-tractor, or another vehicle capableof towing a cargo-carrying vehicle;(32)"saddle" means a mechanism that connects the front axle of a towed
vehicle, by a king pin, to the frame or fifth wheel of the towing vehicle;(33)"saddlemount combination" means a power unit towing up to three otherpower vehicles, each connected to the preceding vehicle by a saddle;(34)

repealed 12/6/2018(35)"shifting" means the process by which a portion of a load is transferredfrom one axle group to another by adjusting air pressure, adjusting thefifth wheel, or physically moving part of the load to another axle group
without removing the load from the vehicle;(36)"single axle" means an assembly of two or more wheels whose centers arein one transverse vertical plane not less than 8 feet and 1 inch fromanother axle, and extending across the full width of a vehicle;(37)"single axle weight" means the total weight transmitted to the roadway by
the wheels of a single axle;(38)"state" means State of Alaska;(39)"steering axle" means one or more axles on the front of a power vehicle
that can be activated by the operator to directly accomplish guidance or
steerage of the power vehicle or a combination of vehicles;

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"steerable axle" means an axle that has a self-steering mechanism that
operates while a vehicle is in motion;(41)"supplemental axle" means a lift axle, a variable suspension axle, or abelly axle;(42)"tandem axle weight" means the total weight transmitted to the roadway
by a two axle group;(43)"terminal" means a business licensed under AS 43.70 where commercial
goods are loaded or unloaded from commercial vehicles or services forcommercial vehicles are obtained;(44)"3-axle group" or "tridem axle" means a multi-axle group of three axles
that is attached to a vehicle with a connecting mechanism, with eachseparate axle located less than 8 feet and 1 inch from the other axles;(45)"trailer" means a(A)full trailer, which is any vehicle other than a pole trailer
designed to be drawn by another motor vehicle and constructed
such that no part of its weight, except for the towing device,rests upon the self-propelled towing vehicle, including the useof a converter dolly on a semitrailer;(B)

pole trailer, which is any motor vehicle designed to be
drawn by another motor vehicle and attached to the towing
motor vehicle by means of a ‘reach’ or ‘pole,’ or by being‘boomed’ or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, fortransporting long or irregulary shaped loads such as poles,
pipes or structural members; or(C)semitrailer, which is any vehicle, other than a pole trailer,
designed to be drawn by another vehicle and is constructed sothat some part of its weight rests upon the self propelled towing
vehicle.

(46)"truck" means a motorized cargo-carrying vehicle that is designed, used,or maintained primarily for the movement of a load; "truck" includes avehicle that pulls trailers or semitrailers;(47)"truck-tractor" means a motorized vehicle designed and used primarily forpulling cargo-carrying vehicles; however, "truck-tractor" includes a trucktractor with a dromedary;

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"2-axle group" or "tandem axle" means an assembly of two axles that are
attached to a vehicle by a connecting mechanism designed to distributeweight equally to both axles of the group, "2-axle group" or "tandem axle"
does not include lift axles, variable suspension axles, booster axles, or
belly axles located within less than 8 feet and 1 inch of that assembly;(49)"variable suspension axle" has the meaning given to "lift axle" in thissection;(50)"vehicle" means a wheeled device capable of transporting persons orproperty on a highway; including anything permanently attached to thewheeled device.

(51)"intrastate commerce" has the meaning ascribed to it in 49 C.F.R. 390.5,
adopted by reference in 17 AAC 25.210(a).

(52)"B-train assembly" means a rigid frame extension attached to the rearframe of the first semitrailer which allows for a fifth wheel connection
point for the second semitrailer;(53)"B-train length" means the B-train assembly is included in themeasurement of a singly used semitrailer;(54)"converter dolly" means a vehicle consisting of a chassis equipped with
one or more axles, a fifth wheel, and/or equivalent mechanism anddrawbar, the attachment of which converts a semitrailer to a full trailer.

History: Eff. 8/13/95, Register 135; am 10/7/2001, Register 160; am 11/16/2004, Register
172; am 4/9/2009, Register 190; am 12/30/2010, Register 196; am 12/6/2018, Register
228
Authority: AS 19.05.010, AS 19.05.020, AS 19.05.040, AS 19.10.060, AS 44.42.020, AS
44.42.030, AS 45.75.050——————————

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