6/26/08-Gov. Ted Strickland signed a bill into law that allows trucks traveling state or local highways to haul three steel coils at 120,000 pounds. Special permits would be required.
Existing Ohio law limits those loads to 92,000 pounds. However, trucks transporting one or two steel coils under permit can weigh up to 120,000 pounds.
The new law, previously HB30, also regulates signs notifying drivers of red-light cameras.
The three-coil weight exemption will take effect Tuesday, July 1, and will be extended for one year. During that time, the Ohio Department of Transportation will be responsible for determining if the heavier trucks damaged highways.

6/4/08-The House voted to approve a bill that would allow trucks traveling state or local highways to haul three steel coils at 120,000 pounds. Special permits would be required. Ohio law now limits those loads to 92,000 pounds. However, trucks transporting one or two steel coils under permit can weigh up to 120,000 pounds.
HB30 cleared the Senate May 21 after the steel coils provision was added to the measure that would regulate signs notifying drivers of red-light cameras. The House was required to sign off on the change before the bill could move to the governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.
The three-coil weight exemption would take effect July 1 and extend for one year. During that time, the Ohio Department of Transportation would be responsible for determining if the heavier trucks damaged highways.
For bill status, call (614) 466-3357. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.

5/29/08-The Senate voted to approve a bill that would allow trucks loaded with three steel coils to run heavier on certain highways.
HB30 also would regulate signs notifying drivers of red-light cameras. It now heads back to the House to sign off on changes. If approved, it would move to Gov. Ted Strickland’s desk.
The measure would allow trucks traveling state or local highways to haul three steel coils at 120,000 pounds with a special permit. Ohio law now limits those loads to 92,000 pounds. However, trucks transporting one or two steel coils under permit can weigh up to 120,000 pounds.
The three-coil weight exemption would take effect July 1 and extend for one year. During that time, the Ohio Department of Transportation would be responsible for determining if the heavier trucks damaged highways.
For bill status, call (614) 466-3357. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.