Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:387.2 – A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall issue a biannual permit for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling divisible
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:387.2
- Axle: means the common axis of rotation of one or more wheels whether power-driven or freely rotating, and whether in one or more segments, and regardless of the number of wheels carried thereon. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Combination of vehicles: means every group of two or more vehicles howsoever joined together which are drawn or propelled by a single motor vehicle. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Department: means the Department of Transportation and Development. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Driver: means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Gross weight: means the weight of a vehicle and/or combination of vehicles without load on all axles including the steering axle plus the weight of any load thereon. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Length: means the total longitudinal dimension of a single vehicle, a trailer, or a semi-trailer. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Secretary: means the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development or his delegated or authorized representative. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Truck: means every motor propelled single vehicle for the conveyance of property or things for hauling purposes and having one front steering axle and one rear or load carrying axle. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Vehicle: means every device by which persons or things may be transported upon a public highway or bridge, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall issue a biannual permit for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling divisible or nondivisible container imports or exports to and from any port facility in the state, provided the combination of vehicles or tandem loads meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Does not exceed one hundred forty thousand pounds gross weight.
(2) Does not exceed forty thousand pounds per tandem axle spread and sixty thousand pounds per tridem axle spread as defined by the Department of Transportation and Development.
(3) Does not exceed eighty-three feet in length.
(4) Is equipped with a dual-axle dolly and a dolly safety system with tilt sensors attached to the dolly that provide feedback on tilt information to the driver of the vehicle to ensure safe operations.
B. The permits and route via state and federal roadways, excluding the interstate system, shall be issued at the truck permit office of the Department of Transportation and Development.
C. The secretary shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Section.
D. The provisions of this Section and all legislative authority for the existence of the permits authorized in this Section shall cease to exist on August 1, 2026.
Acts 2022, No. 551, §1, eff. June 17, 2022.