DIVISION 15. SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD 35000-35796›CHAPTER 5. Weight 35550-35796›ARTICLE 3. Limit Changes on State Highways 35650-35655.6

§ 35653

California Vehicle Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The hearing shall be conducted by one or more engineers appointed by the Director of Transportation. The engineers shall hear all evidence presented at the time and place mentioned in the notice and shall report findings made in writing to the Director of Transportation. Upon the basis of the findings, the Director of Transportation shall declare in writing the maximum weight which can be maintained with safety upon the state highway. In no event shall the weight be less than 16,000 pounds.

(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)

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