§ 41. Waiver of type, weight and size limitations for certain
vehicles. 1. As used in this section "public highway" shall mean and
include any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place, public
driveway, parkway, bridge or any other public way in the state.

2. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the state
commissioner of transportation, whenever he deems it necessary in the
interest of the defense effort, may issue permits subject to such
conditions as he deems necessary for safety for the operation or
movement upon any public highway in the state of vehicles or the
combinations thereof, the types, weights or dimensions of which are
inconsistent with or exceed the restrictions of limitations prescribed
by or pursuant to law.