N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-2.17

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 154-2.17 - Replacement vehicles

A replacement vehicle may be eligible for a divisible load overweight vehicle permit, if the replacement vehicle complies with the following:

(a) Statewide (F1 and F2) permits:

(1) The replacement vehicle or combination must replace a vehicle(s) or combination whose power unit is currently permitted. For vehicle(s) or combination(s) which have been permitted within the last four years, but are not currently permitted, permits may be replaced when available.

(2) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles must meet or exceed the weight for which a permit may be issued based on prior permit category if currently permitted.

(3) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles must meet or exceed the weight for which a permit may be issued based on permit category: if currently permitted and applying at renewal time, or for vehicle(s) or combination of vehicles which have been permitted within the last four years, but are not currently permitted.

(4) The maximum load a replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles may carry shall not exceed the maximum load which is certified by the manufacturer or the registered weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles (replacement or replaced), whichever is lower.

(5) The number of replacement vehicles may not exceed the total number of vehicles replaced.

(b) Statewide (F3):

(1) The replacement vehicle(s) must replace a vehicle whose power unit is currently permitted. For vehicles which have been permitted within the last four years, but are not currently permitted, they may be replaced when permits become available.

(2) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle does not exceed the weight for which a permit may be issued to the replaced vehicle.

(3) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle must meet or exceed the weight for which a permit is to be issued.

(4) The maximum load a replacement vehicle may carry shall not exceed the maximum load which is certified by the manufacturer or the registered weight of the vehicle (replacement or replaced), whichever is lower.

(5) The number of replacement vehicles may not exceed the total number of vehicles replaced.

(c) Lower seven county (F4, F5 and F6):

(1) The replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles must replace a vehicle(s) or combination of vehicles whose power unit was registered in the State of New York at some time prior to January 1, 1986, and which was operational on public highways at some time during the immediate three-year period prior to January 1, 1986.

(2) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed the weight for which a permit may be issued to the replaced vehicle or combination of vehicles.

(3) The manufacturer-recommended gross vehicle weight rating of the replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles must meet or exceed the weight for which a permit is to be issued.

(4) The maximum load a replacement vehicle or combination of vehicles may carry shall not exceed the maximum load which is certified by the manufacturer or the registered weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles (replacement or replaced), whichever is lower.

(5) The number of replacement vehicles may exceed the total number of vehicles replaced, provided the applicant has banked weight capacity consistent with the provisions of subparagraph (f) of subdivision 15 of section 385 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which is equal to or exceeds the weights to be utilized in connection with the divisible load overweight permit.

(6) There must be excess or banked weight capacity to justify the replacement vehicle in question.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-2.17