Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-25-14: Maximum weight and tandem axles
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicles with tandem axles cannot exceed 36,000 pounds if axles are spaced 8 feet or less. Overall gross weight on multiple axles is calculated by formula and cannot exceed 80,000 pounds. Violations result in fines of $125 per 100 pounds overweight.
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