Section R909-2-7 - Axle Provisions(1) No more than three fixed axles may be allowed in any truck and trailer combination.(2) Vehicles with variable load axles are limited as follows: (a) retractable or variable load suspension axles installed after January 1990 must be self-steering, provided however, variable load suspension axles that are within 60 inches of a drive axle or are within 60 inches of a trailer axle, need not be self-steering;(b) non-divisible loads may be exempt from these restrictions upon written approval from the division;(c) no axle in a group with a retractable or VLS axle may exceed legal or bridge formula weight requirements, or the manufacturer's tire rating; and(d) controls for raising or lowering retractable or VLS axles may be located in the cab of the power unit. The pressure regulator valve must be positioned outside of the cab and be inaccessible from the driver's compartment.Utah Admin. Code R909-2-7
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/12/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/10/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024