HB88 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barry Moore
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Motor vehicles, truck weights, concrete mixing trucks, operation within 50 miles of home base, subject to maximum gross weight requirements, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.
Summary: HB88 would allow concrete mixing trucks operating within 50 miles of their home base to bypass general width rules while staying under the maximum gross weight, with specific limits on load, axles, and bridge postings.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the weight rules for 32-9-20 to exempt concrete mixing trucks within 50 miles of their home base from the paragraph (4)a width requirement, as long as they do not exceed the vehicle's maximum allowable gross weight. It requires these trucks to be limited to the mixer’s rated capacity, have a true gross weight not exceeding 66,000 pounds, and operate with at least three brake-equipped axles. It also prohibits travel on bridges that are posted as unable to carry the load and maintains other weight limits for compliance and enforcement. Enforcement details (use of scales) remain available to determine compliance.

Who It Affects
Concrete mixing truck operators and their employers within 50 miles of their home base, who could operate with fewer width restrictions but must stay within max gross weight, limit to 66,000 pounds, and have at least three brake-equipped axles.
State and local enforcement and infrastructure authorities (e.g., Transportation Department and law enforcement), who would continue to enforce bridge load postings and weigh compliance.

Key Provisions
Exempts concrete mixing trucks operating within 50 miles of their home base from the paragraph (4)a width requirements if they stay within the vehicle's maximum allowable gross weight.
Requires these trucks to be limited to the mixer’s rated capacity, with a true gross load not to exceed 66,000 pounds, and to have at least three axles with brake-equipped wheels.
Prohibits operation on bridges designated and posted by the Transportation Director as incapable of carrying the load.
Continues to apply the overall weight limits for the number of axles as specified in the weight table and allows enforcement via scales, with existing tolerances and enforcement methods.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles