Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-14-107
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Definitions
Official statutory text
As used in this chapter:
1. "Axle load" means the total load transmitted to the road by
all wheels whose centers are included between two parallel
transverse vertical planes forty (40) inches apart, extending across
the full width of the vehicle;
2. "Tandem axle" means any two or more consecutive axles whose
centers are more than forty (40) inches apart, but not more than
ninety-five (95) inches apart;
3. "Split tandem axle" means any group of two or more
consecutive axles where the center of any two adjacent axles exceeds
ninety-five (95) inches, but does not exceed one hundred twenty
(120) inches;
4. "Nondivisible" means any load or vehicle exceeding
applicable length or weight which, if separated into smaller loads
or vehicles, would:
a. compromise the intended use of the vehicle,
b. destroy the value of the load or vehicle, or
c. require more than eight (8) hours to dismantle using
appropriate equipment;
5. "Dual lane axles" also known as "trunnion axles" means an
axle configuration with two individual axles mounted in the same
transverse plane, with four tires on each axle, connected at a pivot
point that allows each individual axle to oscillate in a vertical
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plane to provide constant and equal weight distribution on each
individual axle; and
6. "Dual lane axles group" also known as "trunnion axle group"
means two or more consecutive trunnion axles that are individually
attached to, and/or articulated from, the vehicle, and may include a
weight equalizing suspension system.
1. "Axle load" means the total load transmitted to the road by
all wheels whose centers are included between two parallel
transverse vertical planes forty (40) inches apart, extending across
the full width of the vehicle;
2. "Tandem axle" means any two or more consecutive axles whose
centers are more than forty (40) inches apart, but not more than
ninety-five (95) inches apart;
3. "Split tandem axle" means any group of two or more
consecutive axles where the center of any two adjacent axles exceeds
ninety-five (95) inches, but does not exceed one hundred twenty
(120) inches;
4. "Nondivisible" means any load or vehicle exceeding
applicable length or weight which, if separated into smaller loads
or vehicles, would:
a. compromise the intended use of the vehicle,
b. destroy the value of the load or vehicle, or
c. require more than eight (8) hours to dismantle using
appropriate equipment;
5. "Dual lane axles" also known as "trunnion axles" means an
axle configuration with two individual axles mounted in the same
transverse plane, with four tires on each axle, connected at a pivot
point that allows each individual axle to oscillate in a vertical
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 668
plane to provide constant and equal weight distribution on each
individual axle; and
6. "Dual lane axles group" also known as "trunnion axle group"
means two or more consecutive trunnion axles that are individually
attached to, and/or articulated from, the vehicle, and may include a
weight equalizing suspension system.
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