SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 6017

                            AS OF JANUARY 20, 1992

Brief Description:  Authorizing a triple combination containing a travel trailer and a boat trailer.

SPONSORS: Senators McCaslin, Rasmussen and Sellar

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Brad Lovaas (786‑7307)

Hearing Dates: January 23, 1992

BACKGROUND:

Current law prohibits any combination of vehicles consisting of more than two vehicles.  The existing exemptions apply to log trucks, truck-tractor and trailer combinations, or vehicles used in driveaway service.  The current exemptions apply to vehicle combinations which are used in commercial enterprises.

Any person driving a combination of three vehicles must first receive an endorsement under the new commercial driver's license program.

SUMMARY:

A vehicle combination consisting of a vehicle, a travel trailer, and a trailer designed for hauling a boat is authorized.  Specific limitations are placed on the size of all vehicles in the combination.  The overall braking capacity and trailer hitches must be capable of handling the gross weight of all the trailers in tow.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  requested