MCSAP

Frequently asked questions concerning the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program and commercial motor vehicles.

Are mudflaps required in Kansas?

Only Special Vehicle Combinations (SVC), which means truck-tractor and triple trailers, are required anti-spray devices in accordance with KAR 36-1-31. (l) Antispray devices.  Antispray mud flaps shall be attached to the rear of each axle except the steering axle. Mud flaps shall have a surface designed to absorb and deflect excess moisture to the

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What is the legal length in Kansas?

Generally, the legal length requirements are as follows (KSA 8-1904):Single vehicle, 45 feetTruck and trailer, 65 feetTruck-tractor and semi-trailer, no overall length limitationSingle trailer, 59 ½ feet eachDouble or triple trailers, 28 ½ feet eachPoles, pipes, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature that cannot be readily dismembered, 85 feet, unless a special permit

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What is the legal height in Kansas?

The legal height is 14 feet tallexcept for cylindrically shaped (round) hay bales, for which the maximum height 14 ½ feet tall. (KSA 8-1904)

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What are the laws concerning window tint on commercial vehicles

Federal law prohibits window tint on the front side windows and windshield less than 70% light transmission (49 CFR §393.60).Kansas law (KSA 8-1749a) prohibits window tint on vehicles that require Kansas registration with less than 35% light transmission on all windows (front, side, back, windshield).  The tint may not extend beyond the AS1 line on

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MCSAP: What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)

Simply stated, if you use your vehicle to make money or other compensation, it may be considered a CMV, as defined by 49 CFR §390.5TCommercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle - Has a gross vehicle weight rating

MCSAP: What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)2022-05-26T09:57:20-05:00

What is the legal width in Kansas?

Generally, the legal width is 8 ½ feet (102 inches). There are some exceptions for farm tractors, hay bales, etc. found in KSA 8-1902.

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What are the legal weight restrictions in Kansas?

A single wheel may not exceed 10,000 lbs. A single axle may not exceed 20,000 lbs. (22,000 lbs. on the Kansas Turnpike) A tandem axle (40 inches 96 inches from center to center) may not exceed 34,000 lbs. A triple axle (96 inches 132 inches from center of first to third axle), may not

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What is the 90,000 pound agricultural permit?

A special annual permit exists for vehicles to only carry agricultural inputs, farm supplies, biofuels, feed, raw or processed agricultural commodities, livestock, raw meat products intended by the shipper for further processing or farm products.The maximum weight is 90,000 lbs., with a minimum of six axles, and cannot be operated on the interstate.  A special

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