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Kansas Statutes Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles § 8-1920. Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, an emergency vehicle may operate at a gross weight not exceeding 86,000 pounds, subject to a maximum weight of:

(1) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;

(2) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle;

(3) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle;

(4) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.

(b) As used in this section, “emergency vehicle” means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to:

(1) Transport personnel and equipment; and

(2) support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles § 8-1920. Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-8-automobiles-and-other-vehicles/ks-st-sect-8-1920/

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