No. 27972 (Amendment): R912-14. Changes to Utah's Oversize/Overweight Permit Program - Semitrailer Exceeding 48 Feet in Length

DAR File No.: 27972
Filed: 06/01/2005, 06:00
Received by: NL

 

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule is to remove the 41-foot maximum king pin setting, which will allow greater flexibility in load distribution. This rule is also intended to make Utah's program comply with neighboring states.

 

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule removes the 41-foot maximum king pin setting.

 

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 72-1-201 and 72-7-402

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The amendment may save money because the requirements will be reduced, thus resulting in fewer vehicles in violation. This reduction should lead to fewer enforcement actions.

 

local governments:

This rule does not affect local government so there should be no costs or savings.

 

other persons:

The rule amendment may reduce costs for the industry since they will have more flexibility in load distribution and a requirement will be reduced.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

This rule does not impose any compliance costs.

 

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

This rule will have no fiscal impact on business except to save money. Getting rid of the maximum king pin requirement does not affect public safety and allows for greater flexibility. 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:

James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, 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:

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.

R912-14. Changes in Utah's Oversize/Overweight Permit Program - Semitrailer Exceeding 48 Feet Length.

R912-14-1. Purpose.

Semi-trailers exceeding 48 feet, and up to 53 feet in length will no longer require oversize permits when operating on or within one mile of routes designated by the Utah Department of Transportation.

 

R912-14-2. Authority.

This rule is authorized under Section 72-7-402.

 

R912-14-3. Provisions.

[1.](1) Designated routes include: All State and US Highways.

[2.](2) Vehicles operating more than one mile from the routes listed above will require an oversize permit. These permits will be available on a single trip, semi-annual or annual basis.

[3.](3) The following restrictions will continue to apply to trailers exceeding 48 feet in length on all highways in Utah.

[a. A Maximum 41 kingpin setting, measured from the kingpin to the center of a tandem axle, or to the center of the center axle on a tridem group.

b.](a) Dual or super single tires (14 inches or greater) are required on all trailer axles.

[c.](b) Rear under ride protection is required.

[d.](c) The maximum gross vehicle weight will be determined by Bridge Table B Extended, Section 72-7- 404.

[4.](4) Trailers exceeding 53 feet will require a single trip permit. Trailers exceeding 57 feet will require a special approval prior to entering the state. All of the restrictions in the preceding paragraphs apply also to these trailers.

 

KEY: trucks, permits

[February 15, 2000]2005

Notice of Continuation January 5, 2004

72-7-402