Percentage of Heavy Equipment Tires or Tracks that Should be Supported by the Deck
| Entry Date | December 20, 2010 |
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| Issue Number | 10-039-VEH |
| Name | Gary L. Foster |
| Agency | Nevada Highway Patrol |
| Address | 4615 W. Sunset RoadLas Vegas, NV, 89118United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | 702-486-4100 |
| Fax | (702) 432-4038 |
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| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | The rules for \"Securing Heavy Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery\" are not specific as to the relationship of the load to the trailer. I would request the committee consider developing some guidance as to this situation. |
| Justification or Need | See summary of issue. |
| Request for Action | Suggested guidance: \"At least 80 percent of the normal contact area of the heavy equipment tires or tracks should be supported by the deck of the carrying vehicle.\" |