Iowa Governor Culver To Extend Harvest Weight Limit Exemption

November 13, 2007 -- (Des Moines) – On September 14, 2007, in an effort to help farmers move this year’s record corn harvest, Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed a proclamation granting a temporary weight limit exemption. This proclamation increased the weight allowable for shipment of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover to 88,000 pounds gross weight without the need for an oversize/overweight permit. This exemption, set to expire on Wednesday, will be extended. On Thursday, November 15, Governor Culver will issue a proclamation extending the exemption for an additional 30 days.

The proclamation directs the Iowa Department of Transportation to monitor the operation of the proclamation, assure the public’s safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved. It is important to note in the wake of the Minnesota bridge collapse that this exemption does not change the lower weight limits as posted on bridges and overpasses and interstate highways in Iowa. Farmers who are transporting grain are also required to follow their vehicle safety standards on axle weights as well.

The extension on the exemption will be granted for 30 days beginning on November 15, 2007.

Source: Iowa Governor

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