Vehicle Loads Amendments

SB 263 removes an exception that allowed commercial drivers to use chemical bonding agents to secure loose loads like gravel, sand, or construction debris instead of physical covers. This change affects trucking companies and haulers transporting such materials, requiring them to use physical covers for all loads previously eligible for chemical bonding. The bill does not alter existing penalties for unsecured loads or other safety requirements. It directly eliminates one compliance method under Utah’s vehicle load regulations without introducing new costs or provisions.