No. 29426: R912-76. Single Tire Configuration

DAR File No.: 29426
Filed: 01/19/2007, 01:28
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Sections 72-7-404 and 72-7-406 call for the department to regulate weight of vehicles on the highway and the configuration of tires. The department has found that single tires cause more damage to pavement than multiple tires; therefore, the department prohibits the use of single tires in vehicles over a certain weight.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The department has received no comments on this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

No engineering studies have refuted the conclusion that single tires cause more damage when combined with an overweight vehicle. The rule has worked well in preventing damage and should continue.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Transportation
Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director