Section 204-44-040. Securing pole trailers while in transit.


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  • Any empty pole trailer loaded upon any truck-tractor (except pole trailers that straddle the truck-tractor bunks) must be fastened to the truck-tractor by not less than one 5/16" grade seven or better chain and one tensioning or locking device in such a manner as to prevent it from falling or shifting while in transit. The chain must be securely fastened between the forward point on the reach tunnel and a point on the truck-tractor frame or from either axle of the pole trailer to a point directly below the truck-tractor frame or crossmember.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.490, 46.37.655. WSR 15-19-103, § 204-44-040, filed 9/18/15, effective 10/19/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005. WSR 93-11-017, § 204-44-040, filed 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93.]
RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.490, 46.37.655. WSR 15-19-103, § 204-44-040, filed 9/18/15, effective 10/19/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005. WSR 93-11-017, § 204-44-040, filed 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93.