"Excessive axeling"

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RayBlaszak, Mar 5, 2019.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    In MD the “rear overhang” cannot exceed 35% of the “total wheebase” of the trailer.

    Now, how those measurements are determined is another story.
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Here is the link to the law, notice nothing about kpra in there.
    Michigan Legislature - Section 257.719

    Here is the information as it goes through the process of being removed,
    Michigan Legislature - House Bill 4956 (2017)

    And finally the consolidated bill that was passed. Note the part that has a strikethrough,
    http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/billconcurred/House/htm/2017-HCB-4956.htm
     
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  4. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    But guys what happens if I go over 12000 on my steers?????
     
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  5. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Straight to jail. Lose CDL for life.
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    You’ll earn your “outlaw” merit badge. :biggrin_25523:
     
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