Section 130IAC3-1-12. Vehicle size and weight limits

   (a) The following shall be the maximum allowable dimensions and weights permitted to operate on port roads without the written consent of the port director:

Factor	Limits
Width	8'0"
Heights	13'6"
Maximum length for single vehicle under own motive power (other than buses)	36'
Buses (common carriers of passengers)	40'
Maximum length for combination of any 2 vehicles	60'
Maximum length for combination of 3 or more vehicles	65'
Maximum wheel weight measured between flanges of rim	800 pounds per inch width of tire
Maximum axle weight tandem	18,000 pounds
Maximum single axle weight	22,400 pounds
Maximum tandem axle weight (2 or more axles separated by at least 40" but not more than 9' per axle)	18,000 pounds
Gross weight	90,000 pounds

  (b) Scale weight tickets are to be carried in the cab for presenting at the gate, or to port security, for inspection at all times. Proper oversize permits from the state or port director shall be carried in the cab and presented at the gate or to the port security for inspection for loads requiring same.

  (c) The operator or operators of any vehicle or motor vehicle exceeding any of the maximum allowable dimensions or weights set forth in subsection (a) shall, upon entering the port roads, state to the gate attendant on duty the facts relative to any excessive dimension or weight. If there shall be any question as to the safety of the vehicle or motor vehicle because of excessive dimension, the port security shall obtain approval from the port director or his duly authorized representative. (Ports of Indiana; 130 IAC 3-1-12; filed Jun 6, 2002, 11:22 a.m.: 25 IR 3707; readopted filed Nov 7, 2008, 1:50 p.m.: 20081203-IR-130080612RFA; readopted filed Oct 24, 2014, 11:28 a.m.: 20141119-IR-130140345RFA)