259:40-b Heavy Duty Recovery Vehicle. –
"Heavy duty recovery vehicle" shall mean a wrecker that:
I. Has been designed and manufactured for the specific purpose of recovering large vehicles that have a gross weight rating or actual gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds;
II. Has either 4 or 5 axles;
III. Has a manufacturer's gross weight vehicle rating in excess of 70,000 pounds;
IV. Has a recovery boom with a rating of at least 70,000 pounds;
V. Has an air brake system with the capability to provide compressed air to the towed vehicle's braking and/or suspension system; and
VI. Has the capability to tow a combination vehicle with an actual gross weight of more than 99,000 pounds.