29- 250 C.M.R. ch. 170, § 11

Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024

Section 250-170-11 - SAFETY

1. Except as provided in Appendix A, Maine axle weight limits, axle group limits, commodity allowances, maximum dimensions and all other commercial vehicle limits and requirements established in Title 29-A M.R.S.A. apply, except that the B-train double overall length limit may not exceed 82.02 feet (25 meters); and the 7-axle truck tractor and four axle-semitrailer may not exceed 53.15 feet (16.2 meters). The gross weight limits established in Section 10 are the absolute limits, and may not be exceeded.

2. The manufacturer's ratings for gross vehicle weight, axle capacity, brake systems and other components for which a manufacturer's rating is available may not be exceeded.

3. In order to be eligible for permits, the motor carrier must not be prioritized for an FMCSA safety intervention or have an unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating, in that they must not have:

A. a CSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) that exceeds the FMCSA intervention threshold based upon roadside data; or

B. one or more citations for a serious violation within the past 12 months during an investigation; or

C. a "Marginal" or "Unfit" Safety Fitness Determination.

29- 250 C.M.R. ch. 170, § 11