The bill amends section 5577.05 of the Revised Code to exempt vehicles towing farm machinery from the existing statutory vehicle size limits. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that state this section does not apply to a vehicle that is towing or hauling farm machinery and equipment, provided that either the towing vehicle meets the dimension requirements when not engaged in towing or has the proper permits to cover the dimensions of the vehicle without considering the added dimensions of the farm machinery.
Additionally, the bill makes several technical corrections to the language regarding vehicle dimensions, changing instances of "one hundred two-inch" to "one-hundred-two-inch" for clarity. The existing section 5577.05 is also repealed, indicating that the new language will replace the previous regulations entirely. This legislative change aims to facilitate the transportation of farm machinery while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Statutes affected: As Introduced: 5577.05