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H.B. 293

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TRANSPORTATION - OVERSIZE AND

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OVERWEIGHT PERMIT

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2006 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Kerry W. Gibson

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Senate Sponsor: Darin G. Peterson

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the Transportation Code by amending provisions related to oversize
             11      and overweight permits.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    provides that an annual trip permit may be issued to a vehicle or a combination of
             15      vehicles exceeding certain dimensions;
             16          .    requires the department to makes rules for the issuance of an annual trip permit that
             17      exceeds certain dimensions if the department determines that an annual trip permit
             18      is needed to accommodate highway transportation needs for multiple trips on a
             19      specified route; and
             20          .    makes technical changes.
             21      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             22          None
             23      Other Special Clauses:
             24          None
             25      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             26      AMENDS:
             27          72-7-406, as last amended by Chapter 252, Laws of Utah 2001


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             29      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             30          Section 1. Section 72-7-406 is amended to read:
             31           72-7-406. Oversize permits and oversize and overweight permits for vehicles of
             32      excessive size or weight -- Applications -- Restrictions -- Fees -- Rulemaking provisions --
             33      Penalty.
             34          (1) (a) The department may, upon receipt of an application and good cause shown,
             35      issue in writing an oversize permit or an oversize and overweight permit. The oversize permit
             36      or oversize and overweight permit may authorize the applicant to operate or move upon a
             37      highway:
             38          (i) a vehicle or combination of vehicles, unladen or with a load weighing more than the
             39      maximum weight specified in Section 72-7-404 for any wheel, axle, group of axles, or total
             40      gross weight; or
             41          (ii) a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds the vehicle width, height, or
             42      length provisions under Section 72-7-402 .
             43          (b) Except as provided under Subsection (8), an oversize and overweight permit may
             44      not be issued under this section to allow the transportation of a load that is reasonably divisible.
             45          (c) The maximum size or weight authorized by a permit under this section shall be
             46      within limits that do not impair the state's ability to qualify for federal-aid highway funds.
             47          (d) The department may deny or issue a permit under this section to protect the safety
             48      of the traveling public and to protect highway foundation, surfaces, or structures from undue
             49      damage by one or more of the following:
             50          (i) limiting the number of trips the vehicle may make;
             51          (ii) establishing seasonal or other time limits within which the vehicle may operate or
             52      move on the highway indicated;
             53          (iii) requiring security in addition to the permit to compensate for any potential damage
             54      by the vehicle to any highway; and
             55          (iv) otherwise limiting the conditions of operation or movement of the vehicle.
             56          (e) Prior to granting a permit under this section, the department shall approve the route
             57      of any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
             58          (2) An application for a permit under this section shall state:


             59          (a) the proposed maximum wheel loads, maximum axle loads, all axle spacings of each
             60      vehicle or combination of vehicles;
             61          (b) the proposed maximum load size and maximum size of each vehicle or
             62      combination of vehicles;
             63          (c) the specific roads requested to be used under authority of the permit; and
             64          (d) if the permit is requested for a single trip or if other seasonal limits or time limits
             65      apply.
             66          (3) Each oversize permit or oversize and overweight permit shall be carried in the
             67      vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be available for inspection by
             68      any peace officer, special function officer, port of entry agent, or other personnel authorized by
             69      the department.
             70          (4) A permit under this section may not be issued or is not valid unless the vehicle or
             71      combination of vehicles is:
             72          (a) properly registered for the weight authorized by the permit; or
             73          (b) registered for a gross laden weight of 78,001 pounds or over, if the gross laden
             74      weight authorized by the permit exceeds 80,000 pounds.
             75          (5) (a) (i) An oversize permit may be issued under this section for a vehicle or
             76      combination of vehicles that exceeds one or more of the maximum width, height, or length
             77      provisions under Section 72-7-402 .
             78          (ii) Except for an annual oversize permit for an implement of husbandry under Section
             79      72-7-407 or for an annual oversize permit issued under Subsection (5)(a)(iii), only a single trip
             80      oversize permit may be issued for a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet
             81      [six] 6 inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long.
             82          (iii) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
             83      the department shall makes rules for the issuance of an annual oversize permit for a vehicle or
             84      combination of vehicles that is more than 14 feet 6 inches wide, 14 feet high, or 105 feet long
             85      if the department determines that the permit is needed to accommodate highway transportation
             86      needs for multiple trips on a specified route.
             87          (b) The fee is $25 for a single trip oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This
             88      permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours.
             89          (c) The fee is $60 for a semiannual oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This


             90      permit is valid for not more than 180 continuous days.
             91          (d) The fee is $75 for an annual oversize permit under this Subsection (5). This permit
             92      is valid for not more than 365 continuous days.
             93          (6) (a) An oversize and overweight permit may be issued under this section for a
             94      vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a nondivisible load that exceeds one or more of the
             95      maximum weight provisions of Section 72-7-404 by not more than 25%, except that the gross
             96      weight may not exceed 125,000 pounds.
             97          (b) The fee is $50 for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this
             98      Subsection (6). This permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours.
             99          (c) A semiannual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (6) is valid for
             100      not more than 180 continuous days. The fee for this permit is:
             101          (i) $150 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             102      than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds;
             103          (ii) $260 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             104      than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and
             105          (iii) $350 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             106      than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 125,000 pounds.
             107          (d) An annual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (6) is valid for not
             108      more than 365 continuous days. The fee for this permit is:
             109          (i) $200 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             110      than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds;
             111          (ii) $400 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             112      than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and
             113          (iii) $450 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             114      than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 125,000 pounds.
             115          (7) (a) A single trip oversize and overweight permit may be issued under this section
             116      for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a nondivisible load that exceeds one or more
             117      of the maximum weight provisions of Section 72-7-404 by more than 25% or that exceeds a
             118      gross weight of 125,000 pounds.
             119          (b) (i) The fee for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection
             120      (7), which is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours, is $.01 per mile for each 1,000


             121      pounds above 80,000 pounds subject to the rounding described in Subsection (7)(c).
             122          (ii) The minimum fee that may be charged under this Subsection (7) is $65.
             123          (iii) The maximum fee that may be charged under this Subsection (7) is $450.
             124          (c) (i) The miles used to calculate the fee under this Subsection (7) shall be rounded up
             125      to the nearest 50 mile increment.
             126          (ii) The pounds used to calculate the fee under this Subsection (7) shall be rounded up
             127      to the nearest 25,000 pound increment.
             128          (8) (a) An oversize and overweight permit may be issued under this section for a
             129      vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a divisible load if:
             130          (i) the bridge formula under Subsection 72-7-404 (3) is not exceeded; and
             131          (ii) the length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles is:
             132          (A) more than the limitations specified under Subsections 72-7-402 (4)(c) and (d) but
             133      not exceeding 81 feet in cargo carrying length and the application is for a single trip,
             134      semiannual trip, or annual trip permit; or
             135          (B) more than 81 feet in cargo carrying length but not exceeding 95 feet in cargo
             136      carrying length and the application is for an annual trip permit.
             137          (b) The fee is $50 for a single trip oversize and overweight permit under this
             138      Subsection (8). The permit is valid for not more than 96 continuous hours.
             139          (c) The fee for a semiannual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (8),
             140      which permit is valid for not more than 180 continuous days is:
             141          (i) $150 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             142      than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds;
             143          (ii) $260 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             144      than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and
             145          (iii) $350 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             146      than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 129,000 pounds.
             147          (d) The fee for an annual oversize and overweight permit under this Subsection (8),
             148      which permit is valid for not more than 365 continuous days is:
             149          (i) $200 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             150      than 80,000 pounds, but not exceeding 84,000 pounds;
             151          (ii) $400 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more


             152      than 84,000 pounds, but not exceeding 112,000 pounds; and
             153          (iii) $450 for a vehicle or combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more
             154      than 112,000 pounds, but not exceeding 129,000 pounds.
             155          (9) Permits under Subsections (7) and (8) may be issued only upon authorization of the
             156      commission.
             157          (10) Permit fees collected under this section shall be credited monthly to the
             158      Transportation Fund.
             159          (11) The department shall prepare maps, drawings, and instructions as guidance when
             160      issuing permits under this section.
             161          (12) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
             162      the department shall make rules governing the issuance and revocation of all permits under this
             163      section and Section 72-7-407 .
             164          (13) Any person who violates any of the terms or conditions of a permit issued under
             165      this section:
             166          (a) may have his permit revoked; and
             167          (b) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 1-4-06 5:29 PM


Based on a limited legal review, this legislation has not been determined to have a high
probability of being held unconstitutional.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


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