DAR File No. 28415

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.: 28415
Filed: 12/15/2005, 01:00
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This amendment is issued in order to add additional routes in order to protect them from further, significant deterioration.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule adds additional restrictions to State Routes 20, 89, 65, 66, 92, and 150.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 72-1-201

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There should be no affect on the state budget unless the Utah Highway Patrol incurs additional patrolling costs to ensure compliance. Those costs, if any, cannot be estimated.

local governments:

This rule does not affect local governments so there should be no affect on their budgets.

other persons:

The additional restrictions may face increased costs if they need to divert traffic or get permits.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The additional restrictions may face increased costs if they need to divert traffic or get permits.

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

These restrictions are necessary to preserve public safety and the highway system. The costs, if any, are insignificant when balanced against the gain to the public. 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:

01/31/2006

This rule may become effective on:

02/01/2006

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

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. State Route 65 Between Interstate 80 and Interstate 84.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 80,000 pounds GVW are prohibited.

R912-11-20. State Route 66 Between State 65 and Interstate 84.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 80,000 pounds GVW are prohibited.

R912-11-[19]21. 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]22. 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]23. State Route 92 Between Highway 189 (Provo Canyon) and the Sundance Ski Resort.

All oversize loads require two certified pilot/escort vehicles and two police escort vehicles.

R912-11-[22]24. 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]25. 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.

R912-11-26. State Route 150 Between Utah/Wyoming Border and State Route 32 in Kamas, Utah.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 80,000 pounds GVW are prohibited.

R912-11-[24]27. 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]28. 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]29. 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]30. 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]31. 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]32. 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.

R912-11-33. State Route 196 Between Interstate 80 and Dugway, Utah.

Vehicles or loads exceeding 80,000 pounds GVW are prohibited.

R912-11-[30]34. 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]35. 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]36. State Route 226 Between State Route 39 and Snow Basin (RP 8).

All oversize loads require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

R912-11-[33]37. 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]38. 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]39. 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]40. 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]11-[36]41. 6200 South, Salt Lake City, Between Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway.

All commercial vehicles are prohibited.

KEY: trucks, safety regulations, permits

[July 18, 2005]2006

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.