BILL REQ. #:  H-1950.2 

Read first time 02/21/2007.   Referred to Committee on Transportation.

     AN ACT Relating to size, weight, and load restrictions for public utility vehicles; and adding a new section to chapter 46.44 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 46.44 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The limitations of RCW 46.44.030, 46.44.034, 46.44.036, 46.44.037, and 46.44.041 do not apply to the movement of public utility vehicles hauling up to four poles that cannot be dismembered and operated by a public utility engaged in the repair of public services or facilities if the tractor and trailer combination, including load, does not exceed one hundred five feet and when the rear overhang of load measured from the center of the rear axle does not exceed one-half of the total length and load of the tractor and trailer.
     (2) The department of transportation shall adopt rules for the patrolling, flagging, lighting, and signing of public utility vehicles operating under subsection (1) of this section.