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75 PA Cons Stat § 4973 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4973 - Permits for movement of a mobile home, a manufactured home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage

§ 4973. Permits for movement of a mobile home, a manufactured home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage. (a) General rule.--A permit may be issued under this section for movement of a mobile home or a modular housing unit that exceeds 14 feet in body width but which does not exceed 16 feet in width.  (b) Conditions.--A vehicle, combination or load permitted under this section shall be operated under such conditions as specified by the department pursuant to section 4962 (relating to conditions of permits and security for damages). A mobile home or modular housing unit which exceeds 14 feet in body width may not exceed 80 feet, including hitch, in home unit length or 14 feet 6 inches in height.  (c) Equipment.--In addition to the requirements of this title and departmental regulations, a mobile home that is wider than 14 feet in body width or a modular housing undercarriage which is carrying a modular housing unit that is wider than 14 feet in body width shall be equipped as follows:  (1) the mobile home or modular housing undercarriage shall have at least four axles; (2) each wheel on a mobile home or modular housing undercarriage shall be equipped with operable brakes; and  (3) the tires on a mobile home or modular housing undercarriage may not carry a weight in excess of the tire manufacturer's rating as marked on the sidewall of the tire.  (d) Pilot cars.--In addition to the conditions of this title and departmental regulations, a vehicle, combination or load permitted under this section that is wider than 14 feet in body width shall be accompanied by two pilot cars on all highways, with one pilot car leading the permitted motor vehicle and one pilot car following the permitted vehicle or combination.  (e) Restricted travel periods.--(Deleted by amendment).  (Dec. 7, 1994, P.L.820, No.115, eff. imd.; Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2014, P.L.814, No.85, eff. 60 days)    2014 Amendment. Act 85 amended the section heading and deleted subsec. (e).  1994 Amendments. Acts 115 and 172 added section 4973. The amendments by Acts 115 and 172 are identical and therefore have been merged.  Cross References. Section 4973 is referred to in sections 1944, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4974 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4974 - Permit for movement of containerized cargo

§ 4974. Permit for movement of containerized cargo. (a) General rule.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of containerized cargo which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Except as set forth in subsection (b), the weight of any combination permitted under this section shall not exceed 90,000 pounds overall gross weight and 21,000 pounds on any axle. A brake retarder is not required on a combination permitted under this section while the combination is operated within the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia. A vehicle operating under a permit authorized under this section may be driven 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except on holidays and in inclement weather.  (b) Refrigerated meat products.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of containerized cargo consisting of refrigerated meat products which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C, subject to the following conditions:  (1) The vehicle must be a six-axle combination - three-axle truck tractor. (2) Gross vehicular weight must not exceed 107,500 pounds. (3) Maximum weight on any axle must not exceed 21,000 pounds. (4) Specified highways and routes may only be permitted in the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia.  (5) Travel is authorized 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except in inclement weather. (Dec. 28, 1994, P.L.1450, No.172, eff. 60 days; Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; July 14, 2005, P.L.285, No.50, eff. 60 days; July 20, 2017, P.L.318, No.24, eff. 60 days)    2017 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (b)(5).  Cross References. Section 4974 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4975 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4975 - Permit for movement of special mobile equipment

§ 4975. Permit for movement of special mobile equipment. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the hauling or towing of a piece of special mobile equipment which does not exceed nine feet two inches in width on freeways, provided the permitted vehicle or combination maintains a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour.   (Dec. 20, 1995, P.L.669, No.75, eff. 60 days; Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 4975 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4976 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4976 - Permit for movement of domestic animal feed and whole or unprocessed grain

§ 4976. Permit for movement of domestic animal feed and whole or unprocessed grain. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of domestic animal feed and whole or unprocessed grain, in bulk, which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 95,000 pounds overall gross weight and the weight on any nonsteering axle does not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.   (Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1449, No.159, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 4976 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4976.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4976.1 - Permit for movement of live domestic animals

§ 4976.1. Permit for movement of live domestic animals. (a) Authorization.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways of live domestic animals which exceeds the maximum gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any combination permitted under this section shall not exceed 95,000 pounds gross weight, and the weight on any nonsteering axle shall not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.  (b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "domestic animal" shall have the meaning given to it in 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 (relating to domestic animals).   (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)   1998 Amendment. Act 151 added section 4976.1.  Cross References. Section 4976.1 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4976.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4976.2 - Permit for movement of eggs

§ 4976.2. Permit for movement of eggs. (a) Authorization.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), all of the following apply:  (1) An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on highways to haul eggs to or from a processor by a combination of vehicles which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles).  (2) On a vehicle permitted under this section: (i) overall gross weight may not exceed 95,000 pounds; and (ii) weight on a nonsteering axle may not exceed 21,000 pounds. (b) Exception.--No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.  (Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1473, No.187, eff. 60 days)   2012 Amendment. Act 187 added section 4976.2.  Cross References. Section 4976.2 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4977 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4977 - Permit for movement of wooden structures

§ 4977. Permit for movement of wooden structures. An annual permit may be issued for the movement on highways of certain wooden structures which exceed the maximum length, width and height specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length), subject to the following conditions:  (1) The overall width, including all appurtenances and overhangs, may not exceed 13 feet. (2) The overall length may not exceed 90 feet. (2.1) The overall height may not exceed 13 feet 10 inches. (3) The wooden structure or structures must be transported on a trailer of a type approved by the department to accommodate the transportation of structures which do not exceed the width, length or height specified in this section.  (4) Movement under this section is limited to roof trusses, wooden utility sheds, gazebos, garages and play equipment. Other components that do not exceed width, length or height specified in this section may be carried in conjunction with movements under this permit.   (July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days; Dec. 10, 1996, P.L.925, No.149, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; Oct. 4, 2002, P.L.845, No.123, eff. 60 days)    2002 Amendment. Act 123 amended pars. (3) and (4).  Cross References. Section 4977 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4978 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4978 - Permit for movement of building structural components

§ 4978. Permit for movement of building structural components. A permit may be issued for the duration of a single building construction project, but not exceeding one year, authorizing the movement upon specified highways of nondivisible building structural components, such as precast concrete, roof trusses or wall panels, which exceed the maximum width, height or length specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length) or the maximum gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Combinations permitted under this section may not exceed 90 feet in length, 13 feet in width, 14 feet 6 inches in height or 116,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.   (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 4978 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979 - Permit for movement of particleboard or fiberboard used in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture

§ 4979. Permit for movement of particleboard or fiberboard used in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of particleboard or fiberboard for use in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble household or office furniture which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 70 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 107,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles:     Single axle   21,000 pounds     Tandem axles   42,000 pounds     Tridem axles   53,000 pounds     Quad axles   63,000 pounds    No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.  (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 4979 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.1 - Permit for movement of bulk refined oil

§ 4979.1. Permit for movement of bulk refined oil. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of refined oil in bulk between a refinery and a distribution facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 125 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 107,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles:     Single axle   21,000 pounds     Tandem axles   42,000 pounds     Tridem axles   53,000 pounds     Quad axles   63,000 pounds    No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)    2010 Amendment. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.  Cross References. Section 4979.1 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.2 - Permit for movement of waste coal, beneficial combustion ash or limestone

 § 4979.2. Permit for movement of waste coal, beneficial combustion ash or limestone. (a) Waste coal and beneficial combustion ash.--An annual permit may be issued for the movement on specified highways of waste coal from a refuse pile to a preparation or power production facility or beneficial combustion ash from a power production facility to a reclamation area which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 95,000 pounds overall gross weight, and the weight on any nonsteering axle may not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.  (b) Limestone.--An annual permit may be issued for the movement on specified highways of limestone from a quarry to a power production facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C, subject to the following conditions:  (1) The combination must have a minimum of six axles. (2) The maximum overall gross weight may not exceed 95,000 pounds. (3) The weight on any nonsteering axle may not exceed 21,000 pounds. (4) The maximum travel distance may not exceed 100 miles. (5) No permit may be issued for this type of movement on an interstate highway.  (Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 4979.2 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.3 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.3 - Permit for movement of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses

§ 4979.3. Permit for movement of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses. (a) General rule.--An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of float glass or flat glass for use in construction and other end uses which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles).  (b) Specifications.-- (1) The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 100,000 pounds overall gross weight, shall be a five axle combination - three axle truck tractor and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all axles:     Steering axles   12,000 pounds     Truck tractor tandem axles   44,000 pounds with a maximum of 22,500 pounds on either axle in the group     Semitrailer tandem axles   44,000 pounds with a maximum of 22,500 pounds on either axle in the group    (2) The spacing between axle 1 and axle 2 must be a minimum of 15 feet. (3) The center-to-center distance between the last drive axle of the truck tractor and the first axle of the semitrailer must be a minimum of 31 feet 6 inches.  (4) The spacing between tandem axles must be a minimum of 4 feet 4 inches for the truck tractor and 5 feet 2 inches for the semitrailer.  (c) Operation limitations.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a vehicle operating under a permit authorized under this section may be driven 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  (2) Movement under this paragraph is not authorized during any of the following: (i) A holiday period specified in department regulations or in the permit. (ii) Inclement weather, as defined in department regulations. (d) Interstate highways.--No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.   (June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)    2001 Amendment. Act 37 amended subsec. (b).  1999 Amendment. Act 23 added section 4979.3.  Cross References. Section 4979.3 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.4 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.4 - Permit for movement of self-propelled cranes

§ 4979.4. Permit for movement of self-propelled cranes. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of self-propelled cranes which exceed the maximum width, height or length specified in Subchapter B (relating to width, height and length) or the maximum vehicle gross or maximum axle weights specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles).   (June 25, 1999, P.L.164, No.23, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.559, No.37, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 4979.4 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.5 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.5 - Permit for movement of nonhazardous liquid glue

§ 4979.5. Permit for movement of nonhazardous liquid glue. An annual permit may be issued authorizing the movement on specified highways of nonhazardous liquid glue in bulk between a chemical plant and a particleboard or fiberboard manufacturing facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). Permits issued under this section shall not exceed a distance of 75 miles. The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 105,000 pounds overall gross weight and shall have the following maximum axle weight limits for all nonsteering axles:     Single axle   21,000 pounds     Tandem axles   42,000 pounds     Tridem axles   53,000 pounds     Quad axles   63,000 pounds    No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. (Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)   2010 Amendment. Act 81 added section 4979.5. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.  Cross References. Section 4979.5 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4979.6 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4979.6 - Permit for movement of waste tires

§ 4979.6. Permit for movement of waste tires. An annual permit may be issued for the movement on specified highways of waste tires and tire derived-fuel, chipped tires, from a refuse pile to a preparation or power production facility which exceeds the maximum vehicle gross weight specified in Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The weight of any vehicle permitted under this section may not exceed 95,000 pounds overall gross weight, and the weight on any nonsteering axle may not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway.  (Oct. 19, 2010, P.L.557, No.81, eff. 60 days)   2010 Amendment. Act 81 added section 4979.6. The preamble of Act 81 provided that Act 81 may be referred to as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Law.  Cross References. Section 4979.6 is referred to in sections 1943, 4962 of this title.
75 PA Cons Stat § 4982 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 75 - VEHICLES|Chapter 49 - Size, Weight and Load|Section 4982 - Reducing or readjusting loads of vehicles

 § 4982. Reducing or readjusting loads of vehicles. (a) Violation of weight limitations.--If the gross weight or the weight upon any wheel, tire, axle or group of axles of a vehicle or combination exceeds the maximum allowed, the driver shall reduce or readjust the load so that the gross weight and the weight upon each wheel, tire, axle or group of axles will not exceed the maximum weights permitted under this chapter.  (b) Violation of size limitations.--If the load upon any vehicle or combination is such that the size limitations of this chapter are exceeded, the driver shall reduce or reposition the load so that it does not exceed the size limitations.  (c) Load adjustment to avoid prosecution.--If the gross weight of the vehicle or combination does not exceed the maximum allowable gross weight plus 3% tolerance for scale error and the weight upon any axle or group of axles is in excess of the maximum allowable axle weight, the operator shall be allowed four hours to adjust the position of the load so that the weight upon all wheels, tires, axles and groups of axles does not exceed the maximum allowable weights plus 3% tolerance for scale error as authorized in section 4981(c) (relating to weighing and measurement of vehicles). If the load is so rearranged no arrest shall be made or prosecution brought for violation of Subchapter C (relating to maximum weights of vehicles). The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any loads which exceed the amount of weight for which a permit was issued.  (d) Load incapable of reduction.--If the load on any vehicle or combination is such that it is incapable of reduction or dismemberment and is otherwise eligible to move under permit as provided in Subchapter D (relating to special permits for excessive size and weight), a valid permit shall be obtained before any further movement of a vehicle or combination in violation of the limitations of this chapter.  (e) Responsibility of owner or driver.--All material unloaded and any vehicle or combination parked awaiting a permit shall be cared for by the owner or driver at the risk of the owner or driver.   (July 8, 1986, P.L.432, No.90, eff. imd.)   1986 Amendment. Act 90 amended subsec. (c).  Cross References. Section 4982 is referred to in sections 4945, 4981 of this title.