(a) Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, an emergency vehicle may operate at a gross weight not exceeding 86,000 pounds, subject to a maximum weight of: (1) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle; (2) 33,500 pounds on a single drive axle; (3) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; (4) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle. (b) As used in this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions to: (1) Transport personnel and equipment; and (2) support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations.
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