Tex. Transp. Code Section 622.955
Increase of Maximum Weight for Vehicles with Idle Reduction Systems


(a)

For purposes of this section, “idle reduction system” means a system that provides heating, cooling, or electrical service to a commercial vehicle’s sleeper berth for the purpose of reducing the idling of a motor vehicle.

(b)

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for any vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with an idle reduction system shall be increased by an amount necessary to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction system.

(c)

The weight increase under Subsection (b) may not be greater than 550 pounds.

(d)

On request by an appropriate law enforcement officer or an official of an appropriate regulatory agency, the vehicle operator shall provide proof that:

(1)

the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times; and

(2)

the weight increase is not used for any purpose other than the use of an idle reduction system.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 390 (S.B. 493), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 1815), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 622.955 — Increase of Maximum Weight for Vehicles with Idle Reduction Systems, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­622.­htm#622.­955 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

622.001
Definitions
622.002
Rulemaking Authority
622.011
Definition
622.012
Axle Weight Restrictions
622.014
Local Regulation
622.015
Local Surety Bond
622.016
Interstate and Defense Highways
622.031
Length and Axle Weight Restrictions
622.032
Interstate and Defense Highways
622.041
Length Limitation
622.042
Time of Operation
622.043
Conformity with General Provisions Relating to Vehicle Size and Weight
622.044
Extension of Load Beyond Rear of Vehicle
622.045
Interstate and Defense Highways
622.051
Length Limitation
622.052
Time of Operation
622.053
Conformity with General Provisions Relating to Vehicle Size and Weight
622.061
Length Limitation
622.062
Time of Operation
622.063
Conformity with General Provisions Relating to Vehicle Size and Weight
622.071
Definition
622.072
Identification Markings on Special Mobile Equipment
622.073
Transportation of Special Mobile Equipment
622.074
Nonapplicability of Subchapter
622.101
Vehicles Transporting Certain Agricultural Products or Processing Equipment
622.131
Definition
622.132
Applicability of Subchapter
622.133
Axle Weight Restrictions
622.134
Surety Bond
622.135
Interstate and Defense Highways
622.136
Penalty
622.137
Defense to Prosecution: Bond in Effect
622.151
Definitions
622.152
Automobile Transporter Backhauls
622.153
Maximum Extended Length of Load
622.0435
Vehicles Transporting Raw Wood Products
622.901
Width Exceptions
622.902
Length Exceptions
622.903
Width Limitation on Certain Recreational Vehicles
622.952
Emergency Vehicle
622.953
Vehicle Transporting Seed Cotton or Chile Pepper Modules
622.954
Tow Trucks
622.955
Increase of Maximum Weight for Vehicles with Idle Reduction Systems

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 622.955’s source at texas​.gov