A motor vehicle hauling livestock as defined in § 39-5-6 is not in violation of the maximum axle or tire weight limits set by § 32-22-16 or 32-22-21 due to the shifting of the load if the total gross vehicle weight of the vehicle is within the maximum limits set by §§ 32-22-16 and 32-22-21 and the load is adjusted to the legal limits on axle and tire.

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Source: SL 1983, ch 248.