House Bill No. 950, introduced by Representative Wilder, amends R.S. 32:386 to provide exceptions to vehicle weight and axle limits specifically for Louisiana licensed towing companies engaged in vehicle tows. The bill allows for increased weight limits on state-maintained highways, excluding the Interstate System. For single axles, the weight limit is raised from 20,000 pounds to 22,000 pounds; for tandem axles, from 34,000 pounds to 37,000 pounds; for tridum axles, from 42,000 pounds to 45,000 pounds; and for quadrum axles, from 50,000 pounds to 53,000 pounds.

Additionally, the bill modifies the enforcement of axle weight limitations, stating that violations will not be considered unless the axle weight exceeds specified thresholds. Specifically, for single and tandem axles, the threshold is set at 2,000 pounds, while for tandem, tridum, and quadrum axles, it is set at 3,000 pounds. The proposed law clarifies that these exceptions apply only when a Louisiana licensed towing company is involved in a vehicle tow, ensuring that the increased weight limits are applicable only under these circumstances.

Statutes affected:
HB950 Original: 32:386(C)
HB950 Engrossed: 32:386(C)