§ 26-96. Width; projecting loads.  


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  • (a)

    The width of any vehicle shall not exceed 102 inches, exclusive of safety devices.

    (b)

    The load on any vehicle shall not project more than 12 inches beyond the width of its body.

    (c)

    The width of a farm tractor shall not exceed nine feet.

    (d)

    Vehicles or combinations of vehicles 96 to 102 inches in width shall have reasonable access, not to exceed three miles, between the interstate system or other highways of the state upon which such widths are legal and terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs and rest, unless otherwise prohibited. Household goods carriers shall have unrestricted access for loading and unloading purposes only, unless otherwise prohibited.

(Code 1976, §§ 11-61, 11-62; Code 1985, § 14-72)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 32:380.