ISSUE 1079 TRUCK WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS EASED FOLLOWING HURRICANE The Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) lifted weight restrictions Wednesday (August 31) placed on commercial vehicles to assist in hurricane recovery. The governor's executive order continues the measures that were put into effect following Hurricane Dennis. It allows the weight restriction to be lifted for trucks, including those carrying livestock, fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products, and timber. The weight limit on the largest trucks has been increased from 80,000 to 95,000 pounds. Limits have also been increased to varying degrees on smaller trucks. In addition, a previous restriction on movement of emergency supplies on holidays has been lifted. Vehicles carrying the extra weight allowed by the executive order are required to carry a copy of the letter from DOT which authorizes the weight increases, as well as copies of Florida maps that designate the routes that can be used to transport the oversized loads. The weight limit increases are in place until October 23. The authorization letter and a 9-page map are available through http://www.dot.state.fl.us/mcco/archive/HurricaneKatrina/index.htm. FFVA Members may also call Barbara Wunder at (321) 214-5200 to have the documents faxed to them.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP (Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.) JUDGE FINDS IN FAVOR OF LANDOWNER IN ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK CASE
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