WHEREAS gross combination vehicle weights are restricted on Colorado state highways per Colorado Revised Statute; and
WHEREAS increased gross combination vehicle weights in Wyoming and Utah are not limited by the same restrictions; and
WHEREAS this difference in regulations gives a competitive advantage to those states; and
WHEREAS the General Assembly with the support of the Colorado Department of Transportation can change state law to modify gross combination vehicle weights on state highways; and
WHEREAS gross combination vehicle weight regulations were put into place for improved safety and highway maintenance purposes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
Club 20 encourages the Colorado General Assembly, with the support of the Colorado Department of Transportation, to review Colorado’s regulations as they relate to increased vehicle weight ratings; and
Club 20 supports modifying such regulations as necessary in order to make them compatible with corresponding regulations from Wyoming and Utah; and
Club 20 supports improving road conditions in Colorado, in order to eliminate any current competitive disadvantage for Colorado; and
Club 20 supports continued investment in rural Colorado’s highways to support all forms of commerce and transportation.
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