S. 856 would establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine.
Detailed Summary
Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a program to demonstrate the effects on the safety of the highway network in Maine of permitting operation on the Interstate System highways within the state of a vehicle that weighs over 80,000 pounds, that consists of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer, and that does not exceed any vehicle weight limitation applicable under Maine law.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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