The bill amends RCW 46.44.030 to update truck and trailer length limitations on public highways in Washington State. Key changes include specifying that the overall length limit for vehicles is set at 40 feet, with exceptions for certain vehicles such as municipal transit vehicles, buses, 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 establishes that combinations of tractors and semitrailers cannot exceed 53 feet, while combinations of tractors and two trailers are limited to 61 feet, with specific exemptions for certain weight and inventory conditions.

Further provisions allow for a truck and flatbed trailer with three axles to have a length of up to 85 feet when empty or transporting agricultural products. The bill clarifies the definition of "stinger-steered" and outlines exceptions to length limitations for vehicles transporting structural objects for public utilities during emergencies. It also states that certain safety devices will not be included in the length calculation, with the Department of Transportation responsible for identifying these devices through rule adoption.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.44.030