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.
Adopted 3/8/2002
Renew 9/11/2009
Amended 9/9/2016
Amended 9/20/24