Who sets maximum vehicle weight limits on state and local roads in the US?

Each state.

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  1. Each state ✔
  2. Only the federal government
  3. Truck manufacturers

Why: Each State determines maximum permissible vehicle, combination, and axle weights on state and local roads.

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Answer: Each state. Each State determines maximum permissible vehicle, combination, and axle weights on state and local roads.

  1. Truck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck
    Each State determines the maximum permissible vehicle, combination, and axle weight on state and local roads.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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