8/12/08-The Assembly and Senate have signed off on an effort that urges the resistance of any attempts to allow longer, heavier trucks on roadways throughout the state. It now moves to Congress for their review.
The non-binding resolution – AJR52 – is intended to affirm opposition to the federal government for proposals to increase the size or weight of commercial vehicles. There is concern about the affect that increases would have on highways and bridges, Assemblywoman Betty Karnette, D-Long Beach, wrote in an analysis on the bill.
An analysis of the measure points out that existing federal and California law establishes length, width and weight limits for a variety of vehicles and vehicle combinations. Generally, the total length of a combination of vehicles is limited to 65 feet while vehicle width is limited to 102 inches. Typically, tractor-trailer weights may not exceed 80,000 pounds, while lower maximum weights are applied for smaller transport vehicles.

6/25/08-An effort awaiting consideration on the Senate floor urges the resistance of any attempts to allow longer, heavier trucks on roadways throughout the state. The Assembly already approved it on a 62-12 vote.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Betty Karnette, D-Long Beach, the Assembly Joint Resolution – AJR52 – is intended to affirm opposition at all levels of government for proposals authorizing the size or weight of commercial vehicles to be increased. There is concern about the affect that increases would have on highways and bridges, Karnette wrote.
An analysis of the measure points out that existing federal and California law establishes length, width and weight limits for a variety of vehicles and vehicle combinations. Generally, the total length of a combination of vehicles is limited to 65 feet while vehicle width is limited to 102 inches. Typically, tractor-trailer weights may not exceed 80,000 pounds, while lower maximum weights are applied for smaller transport vehicles.
For status of the effort, call (916) 319-2856.