No. 30786 (Amendment): R912-11. Overweight and/or Oversize Permitted Vehicle Restrictions on Certain Highways Throughout the State of Utah

DAR File No.: 30786
Filed: 11/30/2007, 03:24
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 commercial/specialized carrier industry. It does so by clearly defining permit restrictions, including those of certified pilot/escort 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 change clarifies overweight and oversize permitted restrictions and lists the restrictions on particular roads.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 721-201 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.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

The motor carrier industry may incur additional indirect cost by requiring 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 rerouted 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 72-7-40 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 cost 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:

Transportation
Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Bruce Garner at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

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:

01/14/2008

This rule may become effective on:

01/21/2008

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.

R912-11-16. 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.

(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 [phone].

 

R912-11-28. 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.]Vehicles or loads exceeding 10 feet in width are prohibited.

 

R912-11-32. State Route 191 [Between La Sal Junction and the Grand/San Juan County Line.]over the Colorado River Bridge at RP 126.

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

 

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

All oversize loads require two certified pilot/escort vehicles.

 

]R912-11-[37]36. 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).]Oversize/Overweight vehicles and/or load prohibited.

 

R912-11-[38]37. 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-[39]38. 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-[40]39. 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).

 

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

All commercial vehicles are prohibited.

 

KEY: trucks, safety regulations, permits

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [February 8, 2006]2008

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-1-102; 72-1-201; 72-7-408