To clarify requirements for use of turnpike tandems and other vehicles on the Turnpike System, eliminating rule language that is unnecessary and duplicative of state laws.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    14-61.0012Definitions

    14-61.0013Tolls

    14-61.0014Limitation on Use of Turnpike System

    14-61.0015Prohibitions on the Turnpike System

    14-61.0016Turnpike Tandem Access

    14-61.0017Other Regulations

    14-61.0018Tractor Requirements

    14-61.0019Tire Requirements

    14-61.0020Brake Requirements

    14-61.0021Emergency Equipment

    14-61.0022Lead Trailer Requirements

    14-61.0023Converter Dolly Requirements

    14-61.0024Lamps, Etc.

    14-61.0025Inspection by Driver

    14-61.0026Coupling Devices/Hitch Connections

    14-61.0027Staging

    14-61.0028Speed Limits, Minimum Distances, Passing, and Operations Under Hazardous Conditions

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify requirements for use of turnpike tandems and other vehicles on the Turnpike System, eliminating rule language that is unnecessary and duplicative of state laws.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Florida's Turnpike System and use of turnpike-tandem trailers.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 316.550(6), 334.044(2), 338.239, FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.1001, 316.515, 316.646, 324.171, 334.044(14), 338.155, 338.165, 338.2216, 338.234, 338.239, FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwanee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Florida's Turnpike System and use of turnpike-tandem trailers.
Purpose:
To clarify requirements for use of turnpike tandems and other vehicles on the Turnpike System, eliminating rule language that is unnecessary and duplicative of state laws.
Rulemaking Authority:
316.550(6), 334.044(2), 338.239, F.S.
Law:
316.1001, 316.515, 316.646, 324.171, 334.044(14), 338.155, 338.165, 338.2216, 338.234, 338.239, F.S.
Contact:
Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwanee Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399.
Related Rules: (15)
14-61.0012. Definitions
14-61.0013. Tolls
14-61.0014. Limitation on Use of Turnpike System
14-61.0015. Prohibitions on the Turnpike System
14-61.0016. Turnpike Tandem Access
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