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When did Michigan change their kpra limit?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gentleroger, Mar 25, 2024.

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  1. Mar 25, 2024 #1
    gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    My permit book and new atlas say no restriction, my old atlas (2018) ways 43 foot to center of rear axle. Half the stuff from Google says no restriction, half says some gobbledygook about wheel base ranges.

    So when did Michigan change or did they not change at all?
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2024 #2
    Chinatown

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  4. Mar 25, 2024 #3
    nikmirbre

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    I cant remember when(or if) but, ive been to Michigan 2x the past 6 months and both times I didnt need to order a permit for my length...because im like 55ft from KP to center of rear axle.....I always avoided Michigan/Ohio because of this......
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2024 #4
    cuzzin it

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    Im in mi all time, i see a lot of daycab driving with axles all way back
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2024 #5
    Ridgeline

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    Yep, I heard you call!

    MCL257.719 was changed in 2018, the KP wb requirement was removed then.
     
    Ridgeline, Mar 26, 2024
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  8. Mar 26, 2024 #6
    nikmirbre

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    Good deal!
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2024 #7
    Rideandrepair

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    I just recently went to Local driving in Michigan. I heard it was changed, and found it hard to believe. Checked it out. Sure enough. I just dragged a load across the city with tandems all the way back. 29 years ago I worked for a company that had all their local 53’ trailers all the way back and welded in place. Never had a problem.
     
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    MACK E-6

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    I’ll bet it was fun trying to make turns like that. :eek:
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2024 #9
    gentleroger

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    Normal turns wouldn't be a problem. It's the Michigan Left Turns that would get interesting.
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2024 #10
    cuzzin it

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    They are usually 2 lane wide. Why they get rid of left turn lanes and make u turns, i dont know...
     
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