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Bill would let crews cover tracked equipment instead of cleaning debris when towed, sponsor says
Summary
A proposed substitute to SB 6032 would let operators either clean mud/rocks from equipment or fully cover such debris when towing on public highways; supporters including an inventor and construction operators said covers could reduce cleaning time and water use.
A proposed substitute to Senate Bill 6032 would expand Washington’s ‘‘secure your load’’ requirements to allow an alternative to cleaning: covering vehicles with mud, rocks or other debris before towing on paved public highways.
Kelly Simpson, committee staff, told the Senate Transportation Committee the substitute clarifies that vehicles with exterior mud, rocks or debris when being towed must either be cleaned or fully covered before travel. ‘‘This bill 6,032 expands on that particular…
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