This bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to regulate the use of triple trailers on highways and increase the allowable gross weight for such vehicle combinations. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 8-1904 to allow for greater lengths of vehicle combinations, including a one truck-tractor three trailer combination vehicle not exceeding 86 feet in length. Additionally, it introduces provisions for the operation of vehicles transporting certain loads, such as poles and machinery, with specific length exemptions. The bill also updates the gross weight limits for vehicles on the interstate system, allowing a one truck-tractor three trailer combination to exceed the weight limit up to 140,000 pounds under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 8-1909 to clarify weight limits for vehicles and combinations of vehicles, including specific provisions for vehicles used in highway maintenance and construction. It also revises K.S.A. 8-2406 regarding dealer license plates, establishing fees and usage regulations for various types of dealers, including motor vehicle, salvage, and trailer dealers. The bill repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 8-1904, 8-1909, and 8-2406, effectively replacing them with the new regulations outlined in the act.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1909, 8-2406, 8-1904, 8-2425