The bill amends RCW 46.44.030 to update truck and trailer length limitations on public highways in Washington State. Key changes include adjusting the maximum overall lengths for various vehicle types: the overall length limit for most vehicles is set to 40 feet, while exceptions are made for municipal transit vehicles, buses, travel trailers, and motor homes, which can be up to 46 feet. Additionally, articulated auto stages can reach 61 feet, and auto recycling carriers manufactured before 2005 can be up to 42 feet. The bill also specifies that combinations of tractors and semitrailers cannot exceed 53 feet, and combinations of tractors with two trailers cannot exceed 61 feet, with certain weight exemptions for trailers carrying inventory.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision allowing a truck and flatbed trailer with three axles to have a length of up to 85 feet when empty or transporting agricultural products. It clarifies the definition of "stinger-steered" and outlines exceptions to length limitations for vehicles transporting structural objects for public utilities during emergencies. The bill also states that certain safety devices will not be included in the length calculations, as defined by rules from the Department of Transportation.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.44.030