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4961 – Authority To Issue Permits | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law allows special permits for oversized and overweight vehicles, including mobile homes and modular units, with application and restrictions outlined.

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4961 – Authority To Issue Permits

Pennsylvania Title 75 - Vehicles § 4961

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 4961 authorizes the Department of Transportation and local authorities to issue special permits for vehicles exceeding standard size and weight limits, including nondivisible loads, mobile homes, and modular units. Permits require a written application showing good cause and are subject to specific restrictions, especially for truck tractors. The law ensures regulated movement of oversized or overweight vehicles on state highways.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law allows special permits for oversized and overweight vehicles, including mobile homes and modular units, with application and restrictions outlined.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.