The bill SB110 amends Sections 32-9-20 and 32-9-31 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to create exceptions for specific types of trucks, including dump trucks, concrete mixing trucks, and fuel delivery trucks, from certain weight limits on highways. The new legal language allows these trucks to operate without adhering to specific axle spacing requirements, provided they do not exceed a weight of 20,000 pounds per axle plus an allowable load tolerance. Additionally, trucks delivering asphalt plant mix and concrete mixing trucks operating within 50 miles of their home base are exempt from certain requirements as long as they remain within the maximum allowable gross weight. The bill also includes technical revisions, such as the deletion of the phrase "or vehicles," and clarifies the definitions and conditions under which these trucks may operate.

Furthermore, the bill updates enforcement procedures for weight regulations, including the authority of the "Director of Transportation" to designate bridges for load limits and the use of portable scales for weighing vehicles. It allows for the detention of up to five vehicles during enforcement and provides exceptions for agricultural vehicles and those using idle reduction technology. The bill emphasizes compliance with federal weight regulations and ensures that any changes in federal law will be reflected in state law. Key changes in legal language include replacing "shall" with "may" regarding officer authority and refining the unloading provisions to clarify that the risk falls on the owner. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-9-20, 32-9-31
Engrossed: 32-9-20, 32-9-31
Enrolled: 32-9-20, 32-9-31