Kan. Admin. Regs. § 36-1-32

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section 36-1-32 - Operational procedure

(a) Following Distance. A minimum distance of 100 feet for every 10 miles per hour of speed shall be maintained between an SVC and other vehicles except when overtaking and passing.

(b) Lane of Travel. An SVC must remain in the right hand lane except when passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction or when emergency conditions exist.

(c) Disabled SVC. If an SVC is disabled for any reason other than an accident, it should be parked as far off the traveled way as possible. The KHP shall be notified as soon as possible, and the SVC shall be removed from the roadway. All expenses and labor costs shall be assumed by the applicant/owner.

(d) Cargo.

(1) All cargo shall be loaded to restrict any movement or shifting of the contents during routine delivery, sudden braking and other emergency maneuvers.

(2) Transportation of the following specified hazardous material types and quantities are prohibited:

(A) Any quantity of a material within the hazard classes specified in 49 C.F.R. 172.504, Table 1 as in effect on December 31, 1990 and as defined in 49 C.F.R. 173 as in effect on December 31, 1990 both of which are adopted herein by reference.

(B) Any material within the hazard classes specified in 49 C.F.R. 172.504, Table 2 as in effect December 31, 1990 and adopted herein by reference, that:

(i) exceeds 55 gallons per package;

(ii) is transported in bulk quantities in excess of a 3500 water gallon capacity.

(C) Is classified as a "Poison-Inhalation Hazard" as defined in 49 C.F.R. 173.3a(b)(2) as in effect on December 31, 1990 and adopted herein by reference.

(e) Stability. Any SVC shall be stable at all times during normal braking and normal operation. When travelling on a level, smooth, paved surface, any SVC shall follow the towing vehicle without shifting or swerving beyond the restraints of the lane of travel.

(f) Bridges. No SVC shall cross any structure if the SVC is over the posted limit.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 36-1-32

Authorized by K.S.A. 68-404; implementing K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 8-1911, as amended by L. 1990, Ch. 50, Sections 2, 4; effective March 4, 1991.