Senate Bill 1128 amends the existing vehicle weight limit regulations to include special provisions for vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. Currently, vehicles transporting milk and dairy products benefit from higher weight limits, allowing a maximum of 21,000 pounds on one axle and 37,000 pounds on two axles that are eight or fewer feet apart. This bill extends similar weight allowances to vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup from the point of collection or production to storage or the primary market, thereby recognizing the importance of the maple syrup industry in Wisconsin.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is not required to prepare a report regarding this legislation, which is typically mandated for bills that establish exceptions to vehicle weight limitations. The amended statute clarifies that the new weight limits for maple sap and syrup transportation do not apply to highways designated as part of the national system of interstate and defense highways, with specific exceptions noted for certain corridors. This legislation aims to facilitate the transportation of maple products while maintaining safety and infrastructure integrity.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 348.15(3)(bg), 348.15