3/17/03-Gov. Paul Patton has signed a bill that would allow Kentucky truckers to drive up to 15 miles off an interstate solely for the purpose of driving home.
Before HB124 was signed into law March 10, truckdrivers who lived in the Bluegrass State were allowed to operate only on the state's interstates and parkways.
The bill, which was introduced Jan. 7, passed the House 94-1 on Feb. 11, and passed the Senate 29-1 on Feb. 28. Earlier this month, the two chambers worked out their differences over several amendments - including one that allowed trucks that hold special overweight and oversized permits to weigh up to 160,000 pounds and another that removed restrictions on when the trucks could be on the road, although it did allow them to be kept off the roads during rush hour.

3/6/03-Kentucky-based truckers will soon have a little more leeway in where they can drive.
HB124 would allow many tractor-trailers to drive up to 15 miles off an interstate solely for the purpose of driving home. Currently, truckdrivers who live in the Bluegrass State may only operate on the state's interstates and parkways.
The bill, which was introduced Jan. 7, passed the House 94-1 on Feb. 11, and passed the Senate 29-1 on Feb. 28.
An amendment to the bill would allow trucks that hold special overweight and oversize permits to weigh up to 160,000 pounds. In addition, it removed restrictions on when the trucks could be on the road, although it did allow them to be kept off the roads during rush hour.
The speaker of the House sent the bill to the governor for his signature March 5. If he signs the bill, it will become law.

2/18/03-HB124, allowing tractor-trailers to drive up to 15 miles off an interstate to reach the driver's home or to return to the interstate from home, passed the House Feb. 11, and is now in the Senate. Call your lawmakers and urge support.
For bill status, call 1-877-215-0023.

1/20/03-Currently, tractor-trailers may operate only on the state's interstates and parkways. HB124, introduced by Rep. Danny R. Ford, Mt. Vernon, would allow tractor-trailers to drive up to 15 miles off an interstate to reach the driver's home or to return to the interstate from home.
It is in the House Transportation Committee. For bill status, call 1-877-215-0023.