Chapter 17
Oversize Non-Divisible Load Provisions
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
OVERSIZE NON-DIVISIBLE LOADS
Oversize Non-Divisible Loads
| Single Trip |
$30.00 |
| Semi-Annual (180 Days) |
$75.00 |
| Annual (365 Days) |
$90.00 |
Permitted vehicles must comply with the following conditions:
- All vehicles and/or loads shall be reduced to the minimum practical dimensions
- Semi-annual and annual permits may be issued for dimensions up to, but not exceeding:
- 14 feet in height
- 14 feet 6 inches in width
- 105 feet in length
- In multiple trailer combinations, a lighter trailer may not be placed in front of a heavier trailer when the weight difference is greater than 4000 lbs
- Bulldozer blades, loader buckets or similar equipment exceeding 16 feet in width shall be removed for transport. This equipment may be hauled on the same load with the machinery after removal
Note: Exceptions may be granted by the Motor Carrier Division for an issuance of an annual oversize permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet six inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long if the department determines the permit is needed to accommodate highway transportation needs for multiple trips on specific routes. For authorization visit utahmc.com and click on the "Buy Permits" button or contact the Motor Carrier Division (866) 215-5399.
- A Divisible permit may be used to carry a Non-Divisible load provided axle, gross and bridge allowances are within permit conditions and dimensions are within 8'6" wide and 14' high.
- Classification of Divisible vs. Non-Divisible will be determined by the nature of the load, not the vehicle configuration.
Note: When operating under a non-divisble permit for vehicle dimensions and carrying a divisible load, load may not exceed legal divisible dimensions (14' high, 8'6" wide, 53' long).
DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY
The Department may, at its discretion, authorize oversize permits exceeding the provisions of UCA 72-7-406 for non-divisible loads over approved routes.
TRANSPORTING OF A VEHICLE AND/OR LOADS EXCEEDING:
- 17 feet in width or greater on two-lane routes.
- 20 feet in width on interstates, or
- 17 feet 6 inches in height on all public highways may be allowed under the following terms and conditions:
- The permittee shall notify the Motor Carrier Division by submitting a permit application online or by telephone, of the dimensions of the oversize vehicle and/or load and the proposed route to be used. The Motor Carrier Division will notify the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) region or district permit officials affected by the proposed route, and will obtain their authorization for the move. If the UDOT Permit Officer requires a department employee and vehicle to accompany the move, the permittee must pay the cost.
- The cost to the permittee shall be $40.00, or the full cost of a department employee and vehicle, whichever is greater. Employee time shall be charged at actual rate plus expense and overtime. The permittee shall also pay any charges to move utility lines, traffic control devices or roadway appurtenances and for any damages caused by his operations.
- The permittee must request authorization through the online permitting system found at utahmc.com at least 48 hours in advance of the movement to provide sufficient time to arrange employee/vehicle support. It is the permittee's responsibility to obtain utility company authorizations/clearances and certified pilot escorts. The permit is not valid until all clearances are received.
- The permit office in addition to any other escort requirements may also require a certified police escort. Costs and scheduling shall be the responsibility of the permittee. The permittee shall contact the appropriate local Law Enforcement Agency or the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) at (801) 965-4518 to make arrangements for a certified police escort; a minimum of 48 hours advance notice is required.
- All loads in excess of 175 feet in length MUST have a minimum of one police escort; all loads in excess of 200 feet in length will require a minimum of two police escorts. Exception: Loads that are unladen (decked).
LIGHTING, SIGNING, AND FLAG REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERSIZE LOADS
- Warning lights required when headlights are necessary 49 CFR 393.11.
- Front overhang in excess of three (3) feet shall be marked with a steady, amber marker light and red flag. Flag shall be a minimum of 18 inches square, on a 3 foot staff.
Note: Amber lights are not required when the overhang is positioned between vehicles in combination.
- Rear overhang exceeding four (4) feet shall be marked with red clearance lights for allowed night travel.
- Vehicles with front or rear overhang exceeding 20 feet from the front or rear bumper of a vehicle, or from the center of the closest axle in the absence of a bumper, shall display an American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) approved warning light which rotates, oscillates, or flashes through 360 degrees, mounted at the rearmost or foremost part of the overhang at a minimum height of 4 feet above ground.
- Tow vehicle headlights shall be operated on low beam, day or night, as an additional warning to traffic.
- Night time travel, when authorized by the Motor Carrier Division, may be permitted with marker lights indicating extreme width:
- Amber lights front and center
- Red lights to the rear
Chapter 17
Oversize Non-Divisible Load Provisions
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
OVERSIZE NON-DIVISIBLE LOADS
Oversize Non-Divisible Loads
| Single Trip |
$30.00 |
| Semi-Annual (180 Days) |
$75.00 |
| Annual (365 Days) |
$90.00 |
Permitted vehicles must comply with the following conditions:
- All vehicles and/or loads shall be reduced to the minimum practical dimensions
- Semi-annual and annual permits may be issued for dimensions up to, but not exceeding:
- 14 feet in height
- 14 feet 6 inches in width
- 105 feet in length
- In multiple trailer combinations, a lighter trailer may not be placed in front of a heavier trailer when the weight difference is greater than 4000 lbs
- Bulldozer blades, loader buckets or similar equipment exceeding 16 feet in width shall be removed for transport. This equipment may be hauled on the same load with the machinery after removal
Note: Exceptions may be granted by the Motor Carrier Division for an issuance of an annual oversize permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet six inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long if the department determines the permit is needed to accommodate highway transportation needs for multiple trips on specific routes. For authorization visit utahmc.com and click on the "Buy Permits" button or contact the Motor Carrier Division (866) 215-5399.
- A Divisible permit may be used to carry a Non-Divisible load provided axle, gross and bridge allowances are within permit conditions and dimensions are within 8'6" wide and 14' high.
- Classification of Divisible vs. Non-Divisible will be determined by the nature of the load, not the vehicle configuration.
Note: When operating under a non-divisble permit for vehicle dimensions and carrying a divisible load, load may not exceed legal divisible dimensions (14' high, 8'6" wide, 53' long).
DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY
The Department may, at its discretion, authorize oversize permits exceeding the provisions of UCA 72-7-406 for non-divisible loads over approved routes.
TRANSPORTING OF A VEHICLE AND/OR LOADS EXCEEDING:
- 17 feet in width or greater on two-lane routes.
- 20 feet in width on interstates, or
- 17 feet 6 inches in height on all public highways may be allowed under the following terms and conditions:
- The permittee shall notify the Motor Carrier Division by submitting a permit application online or by telephone, of the dimensions of the oversize vehicle and/or load and the proposed route to be used. The Motor Carrier Division will notify the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) region or district permit officials affected by the proposed route, and will obtain their authorization for the move. If the UDOT Permit Officer requires a department employee and vehicle to accompany the move, the permittee must pay the cost.
- The cost to the permittee shall be $40.00, or the full cost of a department employee and vehicle, whichever is greater. Employee time shall be charged at actual rate plus expense and overtime. The permittee shall also pay any charges to move utility lines, traffic control devices or roadway appurtenances and for any damages caused by his operations.
- The permittee must request authorization through the online permitting system found at utahmc.com at least 48 hours in advance of the movement to provide sufficient time to arrange employee/vehicle support. It is the permittee's responsibility to obtain utility company authorizations/clearances and certified pilot escorts. The permit is not valid until all clearances are received.
- The permit office in addition to any other escort requirements may also require a certified police escort. Costs and scheduling shall be the responsibility of the permittee. The permittee shall contact the appropriate local Law Enforcement Agency or the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) at (801) 965-4518 to make arrangements for a certified police escort; a minimum of 48 hours advance notice is required.
- All loads in excess of 175 feet in length MUST have a minimum of one police escort; all loads in excess of 200 feet in length will require a minimum of two police escorts. Exception: Loads that are unladen (decked).
LIGHTING, SIGNING, AND FLAG REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERSIZE LOADS
- Warning lights required when headlights are necessary 49 CFR 393.11.
- Front overhang in excess of three (3) feet shall be marked with a steady, amber marker light and red flag. Flag shall be a minimum of 18 inches square, on a 3 foot staff.
Note: Amber lights are not required when the overhang is positioned between vehicles in combination.
- Rear overhang exceeding four (4) feet shall be marked with red clearance lights for allowed night travel.
- Vehicles with front or rear overhang exceeding 20 feet from the front or rear bumper of a vehicle, or from the center of the closest axle in the absence of a bumper, shall display an American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) approved warning light which rotates, oscillates, or flashes through 360 degrees, mounted at the rearmost or foremost part of the overhang at a minimum height of 4 feet above ground.
- Tow vehicle headlights shall be operated on low beam, day or night, as an additional warning to traffic.
- Night time travel, when authorized by the Motor Carrier Division, may be permitted with marker lights indicating extreme width:
- Amber lights front and center
- Red lights to the rear
SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Non-divisible oversize loads exceeding 10 feet in width, 14 feet in height and 92 feet in length shall display an “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign. The purpose for these signs is to warn the motoring public that extra large vehicles are in operation.
DIMENSIONS
- Signs must be 7 feet x 18 inches.
- Signs must have a yellow background with 10 inch high black letters; painted with 1 5/8 inches wide stroke to read: "OVERSIZE LOAD"
- Sign material is to be impervious to moisture.
- Front signs may be mounted on front bumper or on top of vehicle cab with letters presented toward the front of the vehicle.
- Rear signs shall be positioned at the rear most part of the vehicle or load as feasible, insuring in all cases that the load does not obstruct the view of the sign.
- If possible, the bottom edge of the sign should be positioned not more than 5 feet above the road surface.
- Signs should be mounted with adequate supporting anchorage, constructed, maintained, and displayed so that they are clearly legible at all times.
- When the vehicle is not engaged in an oversize movement, signs shall be covered, removed, or placed face down.
- Flags shall be completely clean and not torn, faded, or worn out and shall be fastened so as to wave freely.
Note: This requirement often allows for judgment to be exercised by both law enforcement personnel and the motor carrier industry. The most important consideration is whether the sign can be seen and understood by the oncoming motoring public. As a result it is not necessary the sign is positioned “exactly” 5 feet above the road surface, but that it meets the safety intent of the requirement.
Exception: If a carrier demonstrates that the having to obtain a single trip permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed 14 feet in height, 14 feet 6 inches in width and 105 feet in length is labor intensive and creates a hardship to its operation, the Department may grant a semi-annual or annual oversize permit to accommodate the request. Factors used to demonstrate hardships include multiple trips per day or week with the same dimensions, consistent route and no change to permit provisions. These permit requests are entered into the Motor Carrier online system and processed by the Super Load Coordination Team.
FLAGGING REQUIREMENTS
Red/orange flags must be affixed on all extremities when:
- Vehicle and/or load exceed 10 feet in width.
- Load overhangs the side(s) of the vehicle(s).
- Loads on a vehicle exceeding 3 feet to the front or 4 feet to the rear of the bed or body while in operation.
- Flags shall be completely clean and not torn, faded, or worn out and shall be fastened so as to wave freely.
CONVOYS
The movement of more than one permitted vehicle is allowed provided prior authorization is obtained from the Motor Carrier Division with the following conditions:
- Number of permitted vehicles in the convoy shall not exceed two.
- Loads may not exceed 12' wide or 150' overall length.
- Distance between vehicles shall not be less than 500 feet or more than 700 feet.
- Distance between convoys shall be a minimum of one mile.
- All convoys shall have a certified pilot/escort in the front and rear with proper signs.
- Police escorts or UDOT personnel may be required.
- Convoys must meet all lighting requirements required in 49 CFR 393.11 and in the lighting section for nighttime travel.
- Convoys are restricted to freeway and interstate systems.
- Nighttime travel may be approved by the Superload Coordination Team (801-707-1027).
- Approval may be obtained by contacting the Motor Carrier Division or any Port of Entry.
Note: The Motor Carrier Division on a case-by-case basis may grant exceptions to the above. For further information please call (801) 707-1027 or (866) 215-5399.
CURFEW RESTRICTIONS
Travel is prohibited for loads in excess of 10' wide, 105' OAL, and 14' high Monday thru Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. as well as 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the following highways:
- All highways south of Perry Interchange, I-15, Exit #357.
- All highways in Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties.
- All highways north of Ironton Interchange, I-15, Exit #261.
- SR 68, North of Mile Post 16 in Utah County.
Note: For reference, the south border of this area begins at Reference Point 16 in Utah County while traveling on State Route 68.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Travel is prohibited for loads in excess of 10' wide, 105' OAL, and 14' high during the following holidays:
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
Travel is restricted on the above holidays as listed below:
- Monday Holiday Observance:
When the holiday is observed on a Monday, travel is prohibited from 2:00 p.m. on Friday until daylight on the Tuesday following the recognized holiday.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Holiday Observance:
When the holiday is observed on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, travel is prohibited from 2:00 p.m. on the day before the holiday until daylight the day after the holiday.
- Friday Holiday Observance:
When the holiday is observed on a Friday, travel is prohibited from 2:00 p.m. on Thursday until daylight on Monday following the recognized holiday.
Exception: The Motor Carrier Division may authorize exceptions to the above noted restrictions. This authorization may be granted by Division Administration or the Super Load Coordination Team based on mitigating circumstances.
Note: Daylight is defined as ½ hour before sunrise and ½ hour after sunset.
NIGHT TIME TRAVEL PROVISIONS
The Motor Carrier Division encourages the movement of oversize loads at night under the following conditions:
- Loads may not exceed 12 feet wide on secondary highways, 14 feet wide on interstates, and 14 feet high on all roadways.
- Loads exceeding 10 feet wide, 105 feet overall length, or 10 feet front and rear overhang are required to have one certified pilot/escort on interstate highways and two on all secondary highways.
- Loads exceeding 92' overall length are required to have proper lighting every 25'. With amber lights to the front and sides of the load marking extreme width, and red to the rear.
- Acceptable travel conditions exist in accordance with 43 CFR 392.14.
Daylight is defined as 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.For daylight hours chart visit http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html.
WEATHER TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
49 CFR 392.14
Extreme caution in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle shall be exercised when hazardous conditions are present, such as those caused by snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke, adversely affect visibility or traction. Speed shall be reduced when such conditions exist. If conditions become sufficiently dangerous, the operation of the commercial motor vehicle shall be discontinued and shall not be resumed until the commercial motor vehicle can be safely operated. Whenever compliance with the foregoing provisions of this rule increases hazard to passengers, the commercial motor vehicle may be operated to the nearest point at which the safety of passengers is assured.
Loads will not be permitted to travel when the following conditions exist:
- Wind in excess of 45 mph.
- Any accumulation of snow or ice on the roadway.
- Visibility less than 1,000 feet.
When any of the above conditions exist the carrier may choose one of the following options:
- Cease operations until weather conditions improve.
- Driver may drop a trailer at a safe location.
Note: Leaving a trailer on the roadway including exit or entrance ramps is not permitted.
TRAVEL LANE RESTRICTIONS
UCA 41-6a-702
Left Lane Travel Restrictions
A person may not operate a vehicle in the left-most lane or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes if:
- Vehicle is drawing a trailer or semi trailer regardless of size, or
- Vehicle or combination of vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 12,001 or more pounds.
- Left most lane when three or more lanes exist in the direction of travel.
Right Lane Travel Restrictions
- Permitted non-divisible vehicles shall be driven in the right-most lane of traffic, except where the right lane must exit.
- When overtaking and passing another vehicle, permitted non-divisible vehicles shall be driven to the immediate left of the right-most lane returning to the right most lane as soon as feasible.
- If right-most lane is designated as an "auxiliary" lane, vehicles shall operate in the center lane until the "auxiliary" lane ends.
SNOW PLOW OPERATIONS
UCA 72-7-401
Snow plows with 10 to 12 feet wide blades may operate without oversize permits, when they are in compliance with the following:
- During operations, the vehicle shall be equipped with lights, which provide adequate illumination when the blade is in either the up, or down position.
- Signaling lights shall not be obscured.
SELF-PROPELLED PARADE FLOATS
Self-propelled parade floats are not required to obtain an overweight/oversize permit. However, all floats must have sufficient proof of insurance and carry the necessary safety equipment for the safe operation of the vehicle during movement. Guidelines for the movement of parade floats are as follows:
- Driver must have clear 360-degree visibility.
- A follow-up vehicle is recommended for float moves to and from parade routes.
- Two-way communication is recommended between the float and the follow-up vehicle.
- Movement to and from parades should be made only during daylight hours unless the vehicle is adequately lighted and there is minimal congestion.
- Interstate systems should not be used unless alternate routes are unavailable.
- The Motor Carrier Division must route floats in excess of 14 feet in height. Contact the Super Coordination Team at (801-707-1027).
TRANSPORTATION OF UTILITY POLES
Utility poles may be transported up to 120 feet in overall length, including overhangs, with proper permits in accordance with oversize load restrictions, pilot/escort requirements, travel restrictions, signing and lighting requirements. Permits are issued to the trailer transporting the poles, using the trailer registration information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information regarding Oversize Non-Divisible Permit Provisions contact the Super Load Coordination Team at (801) 707-1027.
