Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles

8-1920. Gross weight limits for emergency vehicles. (a) Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, an emergency vehicle may operate at a gross weight not exceeding 86,000 pounds, subject to a maximum weight of: (1) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle; (2) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle; (3) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; (4) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle. (b) As used in this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to: (1) Transport personnel and equipment; and (2) support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations. History: L. 2018, ch. 72, § 3; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026