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Idle Reduction Weight Exemption

A motor vehicle equipped with a fully functional idle reduction system designed to reduce fuel use and emissions from engine idling may exceed the state maximum weight limitations by up to 400 pounds to compensate for the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference Washington Administrative Code 468-38-073)