Gents,
Thanks for the responses. I am more than willing to pay the appropriate fee for an oversize permit. I just like to know the rules and comply. Here area few interesting quotes from the code:
R909-2-1. Purpose and Applicability.
The purpose of this rule is to protect and preserve Utah's highway infrastructure, enhance safety, and facilitate commerce. All commercial motor vehicle operators, and motor carriers engaged in the movement of over dimensional and overweight vehicles and loads must comply with permit conditions as specified in the Utah Size and Weight rule.
These conditions apply to all over dimensional vehicles and loads.
Technically those of us towing a boat not for hire are NOT Motor Carriers, but they include us with the last sentence.
R909-2-20. Oversize Non-Divisible Load Lighting, Signing and Flag Requirements.
33) "Non-divisible" any load or vehicle exceeding applicable length, width, or height or weight limits which, if separated into smaller loads or vehicles would:
(a) compromise the intended use of the load or vehicle;
(b) destroy the value of the load or vehicle; or
(c) require more than eight work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment.
(1) Oversize non-divisible load lighting:
(a) warning lights required when headlights are necessary;
(b) front overhang of more than three feet shall be marked with a steady, amber marker light and red flag;
(c) rear overhang exceeding four feet shall be marked with red clearance lights for night travel;
(d) vehicles with front or rear overhang exceeding 20 feet from the front or rear bumper of a vehicle, or from the center of the closest axle in the absence of a bumper, a rotating or flashing beacon visible from a minimum of 500 feet, and shall be displayed at a minimum height of four feet above ground;
(e) tow vehicle headlights shall be operated on low beam, day or night, as an additional warning to traffic; and
(f) night time travel, when authorized by the division may be permitted with marker lights indicating extreme width using amber lights front and center, and red lights to the rear.
(2)
Oversize non-divisible load sign requirements. Non-divisible oversize loads exceeding 10 feet in width, 14 feet 6 inches in height and 105 feet in length shall display an "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign, to warn the motoring public that extra-large vehicles are in operation. Signs must:
(a) be 7 feet by 18 inches;
(b) have a yellow background with 10-inch-high black letters that are painted with 1 5/8 inches wide stroke to read: "OVERSIZE LOAD";
(c) be impervious to moisture;
(d) have front signs mounted on front bumper or on top of vehicle cab with letters presented toward the front of the vehicle;
(e) have rear signs positioned at the rear most part of the Vehicle or load as feasible, ensuring in all cases that the load does not obstruct the view of the sign;
(f) if possible, have the bottom edge of the sign be positioned not more than 5 feet above the road surface;
(g) be mounted with adequate supporting anchorage, constructed, maintained, and displayed so that they are always clearly legible;
(h) be covered, removed or placed face down when the vehicle is not engaged in an oversize movement; and
(i) oversize loads signs are not required on LCVs.
(3) Oversize non-divisible load flag requirements. Red or orange flags must be affixed on all extremities when:
(a) vehicle or load exceeds 10 feet in width;
(b) loads on a vehicle exceeding three feet to the front or four feet to the rear of the bed or body while in operation;
(c) flags shall be completely clean and not torn, faded, or worn out and shall be fastened to wave freely; and
(d) over dimensional flagging is not required on LCVs.
(4) Tow trucks that exceed 120 feet in length are required to:
(a) display one sign on rear most of towed vehicle.
(i) the sign must have a yellow background with 10 inch high black letters that are painted with 1 5/8 inches wide stroke to read: "IN-TOW LONG LOAD"; and
(ii) be 4 feet by 2 feet minimum.
My interpretation of this section tells me that an Oversize Load banner is not required for under 10' wide.
I'm going to call tomorrow and get the interpretation of the authorities, but I find in many cases they don't even know.
My plan until someone tells me different is to purchase an Oversize load permit to cover myself in the event of an accident insurance wise and because it's the right thing to do, but I do not intend to put the Oversize Load banner and flagging
Thanks All
