Section 9-20-13-2 - Maximum length limitation; truck-tractor, semitrailer, truck-tractor-semitrailer, or truck-tractor-semitrailer-trailer combinations(a) Notwithstanding IC 9-20-3 and IC 9-20-9, and except for length exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.13, the following are the maximum limitations on length of a truck-tractor, semitrailer, truck-tractor-semitrailer combination, or truck-tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination: (1) The maximum length of the semitrailer unit operating in a truck-tractor-semitrailer combination is fifty-three (53) feet, including the vehicle and the load.(2) The maximum length of the semitrailer unit or trailer operating in a truck-tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination is twenty-eight (28) feet, six (6) inches.(3) A maximum overall length limit is not imposed on a truck-tractor-semitrailer or truck-tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination.(4) The maximum length of a maxi-cube vehicle combination is sixty-five (65) feet, and the maximum length of the separable cargo carrying unit is thirty-four (34) feet.(5) If the combination is used exclusively or primarily in connection with motorsports:(A) the maximum distance between the kingpin and the rearmost axle of the semitrailer operating in the combination is forty-six (46) feet; and(B) the maximum length of the semitrailer is fifty-seven (57) feet.(b) This section does not prohibit the transportation of a motor vehicle or watercraft on part of a truck-tractor.Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(e) part.
Amended by P.L. 164-2020,SEC. 39, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 12-2013, SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2013.As added by P.L. 2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L. 216-2001, SEC.2.