DAR File No. 27952

Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry

R912-11

Overweight and/or Oversize Permitted Vehicle Restrictions on Certain Highways Throughout the State of Utah

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27952
Filed: 06/01/2005, 12:59
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is issued in order to ensure the safety of the general public and the commercial/specialized carrier industry. It does so by clearly defining permit restrictions, including those of certified pilot/vehicle requirements. These restrictions are necessary because the highways in question are unsafe to an extent atypical of the standard highway due to sight distances, curvatures, significant grade changes, and other geometric conditions.

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule clarifies overweight- and oversize-permitted restrictions and lists the restrictions on particular roads.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 72-1-201 and 72-7-406

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The rule will not require additional action by the state and, therefore, should not result in any additional cost. However, the restriction of certain vehicles is expected to reduce wear and tear and, consequently, reduce the State's maintenance costs.

local governments:

This rule does not affect local government roads and will neither increase nor decrease any costs to localities.

other persons:

The motor carrier industry may incur additional indirect costs by requiring a rerouting of traffic from the restricted roads. The Department does not know how many motor carrier vehicles will need to be rerouted or the length of the additional trip and, therefore, cannot now estimate the additional cost.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

In order to comply with this rule, the industry may have to reroute restricted vehicles to other roads. The Department does not know how many motor carrier vehicles will need to be re-routed or the length of the additional trip and, therefore, cannot now estimate the additional cost.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

Section 72-7-406 allows the Department to permit overweight and oversize vehicles. This rule will assist in the permitting process by specifically listing roads that are restricted. Though businesses may incur some costs due to the rule, restricting overweight and oversize vehicles should save the State costs in maintenance. The savings to the State and the public outweighs the costs to the industry and fulfills the Department's mission to protect the state's transportation system. John R. Njord, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, or by Internet E-mail at jbeadles@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/15/2005

This rule may become effective on:

07/16/2005

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R912. Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry.

R912-11. Overweight and/or Oversize Permitted Vehicle Restrictions on Certain Highways Throughout the State of Utah.

R912-11-1. Purpose.

The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety for the commercial/specialized carrier industry and the general motoring public by clearly defining oversize and/or overweight permitted vehicle restrictions, including certified pilot/escort vehicle requirements, for certain highways throughout the State of Utah. These highways present hazards above and beyond the typical highway due to sight distance, curvatures, significant grades and other geometric conditions.

R912-11-2. Exceptions.

(1) The Department may grant written authorization for vehicles engaged in public works projects with an origin or destination within the restricted portion of the highways listed below.

(2) Longer Combination Vehicles (LCVs) are exempt from additional pilot/escort vehicle requirements.

(3) The Department may grant temporary waivers to highway prohibitions provided additional police and/or certified pilot/escort vehicles are required. Other safety measures (i.e., road closure, utility vehicle escorts, time of day limitations, etc.) may be required before a waiver is granted.

R912-11-3. State Route 6 from the Nevada/Utah State Line to Delta.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in width must have authorization from the UDOT, Motor Carrier Division. This authorization can be obtained by calling (801) 965-4508.

R912-11-4. State Route 9 from Hurricane (Reference Post 10) to La Verkin (Reference Post 13).

Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-5. State Route 9 from the Junction of State Route 17 Eastbound to Zion National Park and from State Route 89 West to Zion National Park.

(1) Vehicles/loads exceeding 8 feet 6 inches in width requires one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles/loads exceeding 10 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles/loads exceeding 14 feet in width require, in addition to certified pilot/escort vehicles, two police escorts.

(4) Commercial vehicles, regardless of dimensions, are prohibited through Zion National Park.

R912-11-6. State Route 12 Between the Junctions of State Route 89 and State Route 24 (near Torrey, Utah).

(1) Vehicles/loads exceeding 10 feet in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles/loads exceeding 12 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles/loads exceeding 14 feet in width require, in addition to certified pilot/escort vehicles, two police escorts.

R912-11-7. State Route 14 Between Reference Post 2 and Reference Post 19.

(1) Vehicles/loads exceeding 8 feet 6 inches in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles/loads exceeding 10 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles/loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited.

R912-11-8. State Route 17 Between Interstate 15 (RP 0) and La Verkin (RP6.07).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width require on certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width require two certified pilot/escorts vehicles.

R912-11-9. State Route 20 Between Interstate 15 (RP 0) and State Route 89 (RP 21).

Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and 75 feet in length are prohibited.

R912-11-10. State Route 24 Between State Route 12 (Torrey) and State Routes 24 and 95 (Hanksville).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-11. State Route 29 Between Orangeville and Joe's Valley Reservoir.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 95 feet in length or 10 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-12. State Route 31 West of Electric Lake Between RP 22 and RP 0.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort Vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited.

R912-11-13. State Route 39 Between State Route 203 (Harrison Blvd at RP 9) and Pineview Reservoir.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width are prohibited.

R912-11-14. State Route 39 Between Pineview Reservoir and State Route 16 (Woodruff at RP 67).

Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-15. State Route 43 and 44 Between Wyoming (RP 0) and State Route 191 (RP 28).

Vehicles or loads exceeding 95 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-16. State Route 46 Between the Colorado State line and RP 18.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width and/or 110 feet in length are prohibited.

R912-11-17. State Route 56 Between Cedar City (RP 61) and the Nevada State Line (RP 0).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 14 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-18. State Route 59 Between RP 19 and RP 23 (Hurricane Hill).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width and/or 85 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 14 feet in width and/or 95 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles or loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in width must have authorization from the UDOT, Motor Carrier Division. This authorization can be obtained by calling (801) 965-4508.

R912-11-19. Logan Canyon Between RP 373 and RP 415.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited.

R912-11-20. State Route 89 Between Kanab and Interstate 70.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and 75 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

R912-11-21. State Route 92 Between Highway 189 (Provo Canyon) and the Sundance Ski Resort.

All oversize loads require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-22. State Route 128 Between Interstate 70 and State Route 191 (RP 0 - RP 42).

All oversize and vehicles or loads exceeding 55,000 pounds GVW are prohibited.

R912-11-23. State Route 143 Between RP 3 and RP 20 (Brian Head).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 8 feet 6 inches in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width and 65 feet in length are prohibited.

R912-11-24. State Route 153 Between RP 9 to RP 20 (Elk Meadows).

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 8 feet 6 inches in width require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and 65 feet in length are prohibited.

R912-11-25. State Route 189 (Provo Canyon) Between RP 7 (SR-52) and RP 21 (Wallsburg Junction).

All oversize vehicles, including trailers exceeding 48 feet in length, are prohibited.

R912-11-26. State Route 190 (Big Cottonwood Canyon) Between Interstate 215 at Knudsen's Corner and the Salt Lake/Wasatch County Line.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 9 feet in width and/or 65 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicle or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1 (a).

R912-11-27. State Route 191 (Indian Canyon) Between State Routes 6 and 40.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 95 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 15 feet in width require two police escorts in addition to certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-28. State Route 191 Between Vernal, Utah and the Wyoming State Line.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 95 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-29. State Route 191 Between La Sal Junction and the Grand/San Juan County Line.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 15 feet in width require two police escorts.

R912-11-30. State Route 210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon) Between State Route 190 and Alta, Utah.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 9 feet in width and/or 65 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-11-31. State Route 211 Between State Route 191 and Canyon Lands.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-11-32. State Route 226 Between State Route 39 and Snow Basin (RP 8).

All oversize loads require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-33. State Route 261 Between RP 7 and 10 (Moki Dugway).

Vehicles or loads exceeding 55,000 pounds GVW are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-11-34. State Route 262.

(1) Between Montezuma Creek and Aneth, vehicles or loads exceeding 95 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(2) Between Reference Posts 15 and 17, north of Montezuma Creek, vehicles or loads exceeding 55,000 pounds GVW are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-11-35. State Route 264 Between State Routes 31 and 96.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width and/or 110 feet in length are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-11-36. Emigration Canyon Between the Wasatch Drive/Sunnyside Ave. Junction and State Route 65.

(1) Vehicles or loads exceeding 9 feet in width and/or 65 feet in length require one certified pilot/escort vehicle.

(2) Vehicles exceeding 10 feet in width and/or 80 feet in length require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

(3) Vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet in width are prohibited unless otherwise authorized in accordance with R912-11-1(a).

R912-3-36. 6200 South, Salt Lake City, Between Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway.

All commercial vehicles are prohibited.

KEY: trucks, safety regulations, permits

2005

72-1-102

72-1-201

72-7-408

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, or by Internet E-mail at jbeadles@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.