[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 23, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 23CFR657.5]

[Page 248]
 
                           TITLE 23--HIGHWAYS
 
 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 657--CERTIFICATION OF SIZE AND WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 657.5  Policy.

    Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policy is that each State 
enforce vehicle size and weight laws to assure that violations are 
discouraged and that vehicles traversing the highway system do not 
exceed the limits specified by law. These size and weight limits are 
based upon design specifications and safety considerations, and 
enforcement shall be developed and maintained both to prevent premature 
deterioration of the highway pavement and structures and to provide a 
safe driving environment.