A resolution opposing the relaxation of laws which limit the size and weight of trucks operating on the roadways of the State of Florida.

WHEREAS, the Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life and safety of the millions of people who live work and play in the State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Florida Police Chiefs to inform their citizens of issues which threaten their safety and the safety of their children; and

WHEREAS, the state exemptions recently included in the ISTEA, Act of 1998 include agricultural products in Louisiana, particularly sugar products; and

WHEREAS, agricultural interests in Florida may attempt to obtain a similar truck size and weight increase; and

WHEREAS, longer vehicles increase truck instability and the chance of rollover and jack-knifing; and

WHEREAS, transportation of heavier and larger trucks threatens the well being of Florida's quality of life, the integrity of the infrastructure, and the health and safety of our citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the Florida Police Chiefs Association strongly opposes any proposal which would relax laws which limit the size and weight of trucks operating on the roadways within the State of Florida.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15^th DAY OF JUNE 1998, by the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.