Pennsylvania law Section 4979 authorizes an annual permit for the movement of particleboard or fiberboard used in ready-to-assemble furniture on certain highways, with specific weight and distance limits. The permit allows vehicles up to 107,000 pounds gross weight and restricts movement to within 70 miles, excluding interstate highways. It sets axle weight limits and prohibits permits on interstate roads.
Manufacturers or authorized agents moving particleboard or fiberboard used in furniture production can apply for this annual permit.
Vehicles can weigh up to 107,000 pounds gross and travel up to 70 miles on specified highways, excluding interstate roads.
No, permits issued under this law are not valid for movement on interstate highways.
Yes, the law specifies maximum axle weights: 21,000 pounds for single axles, 42,000 pounds for tandem, 53,000 pounds for tridem, and 63,000 pounds for quad axles.