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Senator · Senate District 54
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- Referred to transportation
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Allows wide-based single tires on certain vehicles
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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BILL NUMBER:S5768
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing wide-based single tires on certain vehicles
Purpose
To allow vehicles equipped with wide based single tires the ability to apply for divisible load permits.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Vehicle and Traffic Law §385(15)(f) by adding "or equipped with wide based single tires on each side of the axle".
Justification
In recent years, many motor carriers have migrated to the use of "wide based single tires" in order to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency show the use of "wide based single tires" has the potential to improve fuel economy by 2 to 5 percent compared to equivalent dual tires. By using "wide based single tires," a combination truck could save over 400 gallons of fuel per year and cut emissions of carbon dioxide by more than four metric tons annually.
Currently, state law requires that vehicles operating under a state issued divisible load permit must be equipped with "two tires on each side of the axle." Canada, Mexico and many states have recently amended their laws to allow the use of "wide based single tires" on similarly permitted vehicles.
Benefits to motor carriers include improved fuel economy, improved handling, lower costs, reduced maintenance and improved safety due to improved handling in all weather conditions. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency has recommended that motor carriers utilize "wide based single tires" as part of their SmartWay Transport Partnership program.
Legislative history
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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