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.

 

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.