Trucks; overweight permits for those hauling coal and certain other products. (HB1162)
Introduced By
Del. Will Morefield (R-North Tazewell)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Weight limits of coal trucks. Provides that if the load of a coal truck does not rise above the top of the bed or the line painted to indicate the maximum permissible height of the load, there is an irrebuttable presumption, rather than prima facie evidence, that the weight of the vehicle is within applicable limits. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/15/2014 | Committee |
01/15/2014 | Presented and ordered printed 14103533D |
01/15/2014 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/24/2014 | Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #4 |
01/29/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1162) |
01/30/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Transportation |
Comments
An "irrebuttable presumption"? Does this mean that, no matter what evidence exists to the contrary, such a driver can never be ticketed with driving an overweight vehicle? I can certainly see how it might be sensible to establish the presumption that it's within weight limits, but "irrebuttable"?