IC 9-20-13

    

Chapter 13. Special Restrictions Concerning Semitrailers


IC 9-20-13-1

Maximum length limitations; truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer
combinations

    

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding IC 9-20-1-1 through IC 9-20-1-2, 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-semitrailer combination:

        (1) The maximum length of each semitrailer unit operating in a
truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer combination is twenty-eight
(28) feet, six (6) inches.

        (2) A maximum length limit is not imposed on a
truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer combination.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.


IC 9-20-13-2

Maximum length limitation; truck-tractor, semitrailer,
truck-tractor-semitrailer, or truck-tractor-semitrailer-trailer
combinations

    

Sec. 2. (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.

    (b) This section does not prohibit the transportation of a motor
vehicle or boat on part of a truck-tractor.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.216-2001, SEC.2.


IC 9-20-13-3

Width or length exclusive devices; prohibition on use

    

Sec. 3. A width or length exclusive device described in IC 9-20-3,
IC 9-20-9, or section 2 of this chapter must not be designed or used
to support cargo.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.


IC 9-20-13-4

Semitrailers in excess of 48 feet, 6 inches; restrictions on operation

    

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, a semitrailer
longer than forty-eight (48) feet, six (6) inches, may be operated on
a highway designated as part of the state highway system under
IC 8-23-4 only if the distance between the kingpin and the rearmost
axle of the semitrailer is not more than forty-three (43) feet.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.157-2001, SEC.6.