C.__A vehicle may not be operated over a section of a way or bridge that does not provide adequate overhead clearance.

Sec. Q-70. 29-A MRSA §2380, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1999, c. 78, §1, is amended to read:

3. Maximum width; exceptions. A vehicle that is wider than 102 inches over all may not be operated on a public way or bridge. A portion of a vehicle or load may not project beyond the side of that vehicle to make a total width greater than 102 inches, except as provided in this subsection and subsection 4. Reflecting mirrors and turn signal lamps are excluded from measurement of width. The following conditions and appurtenances attached to a commercial motor vehicle are excluded from the measurement of width provided that they do not extend more than 3 inches from the side of a vehicle:

A. Corner caps;

B. Rear and side door hinges and their protective hardware;

C. Rain gutters;

D. Side lamp markers;

E. Lift pads for piggyback trailers;

F. Hazardous materials placards;

G. Tarps and tarp hardware;

H. Tiedown assemblies on platform trailers;

I. Weevil pins and sockets on lowbed trailers;

J. Steps and handholds for entry and egress;

K. Flexible fender extensions;

L. Mud flaps and splash and spray suppressant devices;

M. Refrigeration units or air compressors;

N. Load-induced tire bulge; and