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Section 655 Of Division 1. Words And Phrases Defined From California Vehicle Code >> Division 1.
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. (a) A "truck tractor" is a motor vehicle designed and used
primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to
carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the
load so drawn. As used in this section, "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of
the vehicle if the load carrying space for these items does not
exceed 34 square feet.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a truck tractor, operated by a motor carrier whose owner is licensed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol to transport explosives pursuant to Division 14 (commencing with Section 31600), may be equipped with a cargo container used exclusively for the transportation of explosives or munitions-related security material, as specified by the United States Department of Defense.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a truck tractor, operated by a motor carrier whose owner is licensed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol to transport explosives pursuant to Division 14 (commencing with Section 31600), may be equipped with a cargo container used exclusively for the transportation of explosives or munitions-related security material, as specified by the United States Department of Defense.
