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10/10/05-A bill in the Assembly Committee on Highway Safety would require such loads as sand, gravel, dirt or rock to be covered “to prevent the load from dropping or sifting from the vehicle when transported on a highway.”
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Peggy Krusick, D-Milwaukee, AB716 would fine violators up to $200.
The bill would exempt trucks hauling certain plants, plant parts, animals or animal products from the proposed tarping rule.
It also wouldn’t apply to bulk material applied to a highway or for winter snow or ice treatment.
In addition, Wisconsin law doesn’t require large trucks and trailers with dump bodies to be equipped with rear fenders or mudguards.
The bill would change the rule to require such vehicles to be equipped with mudguards and “establishes minimum specifications for mudguards on vehicles transporting sand, gravel, dirt, rock, refuse or similar bulk material.”
Anyone found in violation would face a fine between $100 and $200.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.
