Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 46.44 RCW
SIZE, WEIGHT, LOAD
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46.44.010Outside width limit.
46.44.013Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.
46.44.020Maximum heightImpaired clearance signs.
46.44.030Maximum lengths.
46.44.034Maximum lengthsFront and rear protrusions.
46.44.036Combination of unitsLimitation.
46.44.037Combination of unitsLawful operations.
46.44.041Maximum gross weightsWheelbase and axle factors.
46.44.042Maximum gross weightsAxle and tire factors.
46.44.043Cement trucksAxle loading controls.
46.44.047Excess weightLogging trucksSpecial permitsCounty or city permitsFeesDiscretion of arresting officer.
46.44.049Effect of weight on highwaysStudy authorized.
46.44.050Minimum length of wheelbase.
46.44.060Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
46.44.070Drawbar requirementsTrailer whipping or weavingTowing flag.
46.44.080Local regulationsState highway regulations.
46.44.090Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.
46.44.091Special permitsGross weight limit.
46.44.0915Heavy haul industrial corridorsOverweight sealed containers and vehicles.
46.44.092Special permitsOverall width limits, exceptionsApplication for permit.
46.44.093Special permitsDiscretion of issuerConditions.
46.44.0941Special permitsFees.
46.44.095Temporary additional tonnage permitsFees.
46.44.096Special permitsDetermining feeTo whom paid.
46.44.098Increase in federal limits on sizes and weightsIncreases by commission.
46.44.101Interstate travel by specialized equipment.
46.44.105Enforcement proceduresPenaltiesExceptionRules.
46.44.110Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
46.44.120Liability of owner, others, for violations.
46.44.130Farm implementsGross weight and size limitation exceptionPenalty.
46.44.140Farm implementsSpecial permitsPenalty.
46.44.150Highway improvement vehiclesGross weight limit excesses authorizedLimitations.
46.44.170Mobile home or park model trailer movement special permit and decalResponsibility for taxesLicense platesRules.
46.44.173Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home or park trailer to be located.
46.44.175PenaltiesHearing.
46.44.180Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawfulAmountsExceptionPenalty.
46.44.190Firefighting apparatus.
46.44.200Vehicles or combination of vehicles with weight rating over forty thousand pounds and transporting cattleMandatory stops at state patrol-operated ports of entryExceptionPenaltyApplication.
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense casesMandatory appearanceCrRLJ 3.2.
Traffic infractionsMonetary penalty scheduleIRLJ 6.2.
Auto transportation companies: Chapter 81.68 RCW.
Permitting escape of load materials: RCW 46.61.655.