R909-2-18. Oversize Non-Divisible Load Provisions Requiring Pilot Escort Vehicles  


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  • (1) One pilot vehicle is required for vehicles or loads that exceed the following dimensional conditions:

    (a) 12 feet in width on secondary highways for non-interstate, and 14 feet in width on divided highways for interstates;

    (b) 105 feet in length on secondary highways and 120 feet in length on divided highways;

    (c) tow trucks that measure 165 feet or more in length; and

    (d) overhangs of more than 20 feet shall have a pilot escort vehicle positioned to the front for front overhangs and to the rear for rear overhangs.

    (2) Two pilot escort vehicles are required for vehicles or loads which exceed the following dimensional conditions:

    (a) 14 feet in width on secondary highways;

    (b) 16 feet in width on divided highways;

    (i) mobile and manufactured homes with eaves greater than 12 inches shall be measured for overall width including eaves and pilot escort vehicles assigned as specified; or

    (c) 120 feet in length on secondary highways;

    (d) 16 feet in height on all highways; or

    (e) when otherwise required by the division.