AGO Opinion Topics: SPECIAL PERMITS

Penalties prescribed by RCW 46.44.045 relating to maximum gross weights are not applicable to violations for exceeding the gross weight limits authorized by special permit issued pursuant to RCW 46.44.091.

Under Chapter 46.44 RCW the State Highway Commission has the discretion to issue or withhold special permits for the Seattle Transit Commission to operate overwidth and overlength buses on city streets forming a part of the State Highway System.