Brief Description: Extending the motor vehicle width limit for recreational vehicle appurtenances.

Sponsors: Representatives Hatfield and Buck.

Hearing Date: 2/9/04

Staff: Page Scott (786-7301).

Background:

In general, the total outside width of a vehicle or load is limited to eight and one half feet. Mirrors may extend up to five inches beyond this maximum width and several other safety-related appurtenances are limited to three inches.

Summary of Bill:

Specific appurtenances on campers, motor homes, and travel trailers may exceed the maximum vehicle width by up to six inches. The specific appurtenances include awnings and their support hardware as well as other appendages on campers, motor homes and travel trailers which are installed by the manufacturer or dealer and intended to be an integral part of the vehicle.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.