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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Commission
RULES PERTAINING TO TRANSPORT PERMITS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF EXTRA-LEGAL
VEHICLES OR LOADS
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[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]
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CHAPTER 1
AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
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History
The Rules Pertaining to Transport Permits for the Movement of Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads were made
effective on the following dates: June 30, 1984; January 30, 1986; November 30, 1986; January 30, 1988;
May 30, 1988; April 30, 1989; March 4, 1991; April 30, 1992; July 30, 1999; January 30, 2004; August 1,
2007; August 1, 2010, June 30, 2012, and November 14, 2015.
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Statement of Basis and Purpose and Statutory Authority
The July 2015 rulemaking was initiated to conform the rules to a change in HB14-1160, codified at § 42-
4-510(11)(a)(VII)(D), C.R.S., which created a new annual fleet permit for non-interstate overweight
divisible loads pertaining to power units utilizing a trailer with two or three axles. Additionally, the
Department is clarifying height restrictions in conformance with § 42-4-504(1), C.R.S., incorporating
processes for the new electronic permitting system, and conforming the Auxiliary Power Unit (“APU”)
requirements to a change in weight made in MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 127), increasing the APU from 400 to
550 lbs. Thereafter, with the passage of the FAST Act, codified at 23 U.S.C. 127, a rulemaking was
initiated in 2016 to conform the requirements of the Act and make other minor changes.
In 2016, the Department updated the rules to conform to the requirements of the FAST Act, codified at 23
U.S.C. 127, and to make other minor changes
ht made in MAP-21 (23 U.S.C. 127), increasing the APU from 400 to
550 lbs. Thereafter, with the passage of the FAST Act, codified at 23 U.S.C. 127, a rulemaking was
initiated in 2016 to conform the requirements of the Act and make other minor changes.
In 2016, the Department updated the rules to conform to the requirements of the FAST Act, codified at 23
U.S.C. 127, and to make other minor changes. Thereafter, in 2017, a rulemaking was initiated at the
request of the Office of Legislative Legal Services to bring the incorporation by reference section from the
2016 rulemaking into compliance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act under § 24-4-
103, C.R.S.
Specific statutory authority for the Colorado Transportation Commission to adopt and promulgate Rules
pertaining to Transport Permits for the operation or movement of Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads, is
contained in § § 42-4-510 (1)(b), 511(1), and § 43-1-106(8)(k), C.R.S. Various permits issued under the
law require restrictions or conditions for movement which includes using Pilot Escort Vehicles to
accompany the movement of Loads, in an effort to protect the health, safety and welfare of the traveling
public. Conditions for requirements prescribed by the Department are statutorily authorized under § 42-4-
510 (3), C.R.S.
The purpose of the Rules is to comply with state statutes that allow the movement on State Highways of
Vehicles and Loads exceeding Legal Limits provided that the Department issues a permit for such
Vehicles and Loads. Section 42-4-510 (3), C.R.S. authorizes the Department to prescribe conditions of
operation for the movement of Extra-Legal Loads.
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Vehicles and Loads exceeding Legal Limits provided that the Department issues a permit for such
Vehicles and Loads. Section 42-4-510 (3), C.R.S. authorizes the Department to prescribe conditions of
operation for the movement of Extra-Legal Loads.
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General Provisions
103.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load shall not operate or move on a State Highway, except by
permit as provided in the Rules. The Department may, upon submission of an application
in writing, by facsimile, or by electronic means and Good Cause being shown therefore,
issue a single-trip, a special, or an annual Transport Permit authorizing the Applicant to
operate or move an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load of a size or weight exceeding the Legal
Limits established by or otherwise not in conformity with § 42-4-501 through §42-4-509,
C.R.S. All permits shall be issued at the discretion of the Department, as provided in §42-
4-510, C.R.S.
103.1.1 All Extra-legal permits issued by the Department are valid for Nondivisible
Vehicles or Loads only, unless otherwise specified in this rule.
103.1.2 As directed by § 42-4-504(1), C.R.S., the legal Vehicle Height limit of fourteen
feet six inches shall apply to Vehicles, unladen or with Load, on all Highways
within the Department’s jurisdiction. This legal Vehicle limit does not apply to
Vehicles travelling on Highways where there are overhead Highway structures
that limit the vertical clearance to a lesser Height. The vertical clearances and
locations of said structures may be found at
www.coloradodot.info/business/permits/truckpermits
es shall apply to Vehicles, unladen or with Load, on all Highways
within the Department’s jurisdiction. This legal Vehicle limit does not apply to
Vehicles travelling on Highways where there are overhead Highway structures
that limit the vertical clearance to a lesser Height. The vertical clearances and
locations of said structures may be found at
www.coloradodot.info/business/permits/truckpermits.
103.2
In the permit, the Department may:
103.2.1 Limit the number of trips or establish seasonal or other time limitations of
operation;
103.2.2 Limit or prescribe other conditions of operation when necessary to protect the
safety of Highway users, the efficient movement of traffic, or the State Highways
from undue damage;
103.2.3 Require security to compensate for any injury;
103.2.4 Prescribe conditions necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of
the extra-legal permit program.
103.3
The Permittee shall be responsible for compliance with:
103.3.1 All terms and conditions in the Rules;
103.3.2 All terms and conditions in the permit;
103.3.3 All other applicable legal requirements, including the Commercial Vehicle Rules.
103.4
The Permittee shall be responsible for the safe movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
103.5
The Department will publish an electronic copy of the Rules on its website along with the
Bridge Weight Limit Map, the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, and the Height
Restriction Map.
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DEFINITIONS
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Terms used in the Rules shall have either their common sense meaning, or the meaning provided
in §42-1-102, C.R.S., or the meaning provided below, as applicable.
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the Rules on its website along with the
Bridge Weight Limit Map, the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, and the Height
Restriction Map.
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DEFINITIONS
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Terms used in the Rules shall have either their common sense meaning, or the meaning provided
in §42-1-102, C.R.S., or the meaning provided below, as applicable.
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Applicant - An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association submitting an application
for a Transport Permit.
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Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) - A portable, truck-mounted power system that can provide climate
control and power for trucks without idling.
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Axle or Single-axle - All wheels, whose centers may be included within two parallel transverse
vertical planes not more than forty inches apart, extending across the full Width of the Vehicle.
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Axle Group - An assemblage of two or more consecutive Axles that are considered to be together
for the purpose of determining their combined Load effect on a bridge or other Highway structure:
204.1
TANDEM AXLE - As defined in §42-4-507 (4) (b) C.R.S., A Tandem Axle is defined as
two or more consecutive Axles, the centers of which may be included between parallel
vertical planes spaced more than forty inches and not more than ninety-six inches apart,
extending across the full Width of the Vehicle.
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TRIPLE AXLE - Any three consecutive axles whose extreme centers between any two
axles within the grouping are not more than 96 inches apart and are individually attached
to or articulated from, or both, a common attachment to the vehicle including a
connecting mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles.
204.3
QUAD AXLE - Any four consecutive axles whose extreme centers between any two axles
within the grouping are not more than 96 inches apart and are individually attached to or
articulated from, or both, a common attachment to the vehicle including a connecting
mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles
icle including a
connecting mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles.
204.3
QUAD AXLE - Any four consecutive axles whose extreme centers between any two axles
within the grouping are not more than 96 inches apart and are individually attached to or
articulated from, or both, a common attachment to the vehicle including a connecting
mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles.
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Booster Axle - An additional Axle used to distribute weight. Also referred to as a dolly, jeep, or
stinger Axle.
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Bridge Weight Limit Map - A map prepared by the Department indicating the Load posted bridges
and the allowable Axle weight for other bridges within the State Highway system. This map
defines the maximum Axle and Gross Vehicle Weights authorized by the Rules. A copy of this
map may be obtained from the Department. This map illustrates all bridges within the State
Highway system in the following color coded manner to indicate allowable weight limits of Extra-
legal Vehicles or Loads on bridges:
206.1
Black - No overweight Vehicles or Loads allowed.
206.2
Orange - Major restrictions.
206.3
Yellow - Moderate restrictions.
206.4
White - Minimal restrictions.
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Bulk Fluid Milk Products – A cargo tank shipment of raw unpasteurized milk from a dairy farm to
market for processing.
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Cluster Lights - An assemblage of three or more red or yellow clearance lights.
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Commercial Vehicle Rules - The State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety, Rules and
Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles (8 C.C.R.
1507-1).
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Department - The Colorado Department of Transportation.
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luster Lights - An assemblage of three or more red or yellow clearance lights.
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Commercial Vehicle Rules - The State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety, Rules and
Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles (8 C.C.R.
1507-1).
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Department - The Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Designated Highway Segments - Those highways as identified in 42-4-505 (3), C.R.S.
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Divisible Load - A Vehicle or Load that can be divided into separate or different parts in less than
eight work hours or does not compromise the intended purpose of the Vehicle or Load or render it
unable to perform the functions for which it was intended. See also “nondivisible load.”
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Double Dolly Weight Chart - A weight chart used by the Department in conjunction with the
Bridge Weight Map in determining the maximum weight allowance for Vehicles with a double
dolly axle configuration or dual lane trailer.
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Emergency - An imminent natural or man-made disaster including rising water, fire, unusual
storm, train wreck, flood, washout, and similar disasters affecting the general public's welfare.
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Extra-legal Vehicle or Load - An overweight, overlength, overwidth or overheight Vehicle or Load
which exceeds the Legal Limits and for which the Department has granted a Transport Permit to
operate or move on State Highways.
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Flashing Yellow Light - A warning lamp mounted as high as practicable, which shall be capable of
displaying a flashing, oscillating, or rotating yellow light with sufficient intensity to be visible at 500
feet in normal sunlight
verwidth or overheight Vehicle or Load
which exceeds the Legal Limits and for which the Department has granted a Transport Permit to
operate or move on State Highways.
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Flashing Yellow Light - A warning lamp mounted as high as practicable, which shall be capable of
displaying a flashing, oscillating, or rotating yellow light with sufficient intensity to be visible at 500
feet in normal sunlight.
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Good Cause - A need to operate or move an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load on a State Highway
together with a showing that such operation or movement will not impair the safety of Highway
users, the efficient movement of traffic, the integrity of the State Highway, or the administration
and enforcement of the Department's permit program, as determined from the permit application
information.
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - The total weight of a Vehicle or combination of Vehicles, including
any Load.
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Height - The total vertical dimension of any Vehicle above the ground surface, including any Load
and Load-holding device thereon.
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Height Restriction Map - A map prepared by the Department indicating the structures that have a
minimum clearance of 16 feet or less. A copy of the map may be obtained from the Department.
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Highway - As defined in §42-1-102 (43) C.R.S. The entire Width between the boundary lines of
every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes
of vehicular travel or the entire Width of every way declared to be a public Highway by any law of
this state.
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Hours of Darkness - Sunset to sunrise.
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Hours of Daylight - Sunrise to sunset.
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Interstate Highways - As defined in Title 23 USC, Section 103.
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Lane - As defined in §42-1-102 (46), C.R.S. That portion of a roadway used for the movement of
a single line of Vehicles.
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Legal Limits - The size and weight limits for a Vehicle or Load, as defined in §42-4-502 through
§42-4-509, C.R.S
te.
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Hours of Darkness - Sunset to sunrise.
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Hours of Daylight - Sunrise to sunset.
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Interstate Highways - As defined in Title 23 USC, Section 103.
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Lane - As defined in §42-1-102 (46), C.R.S. That portion of a roadway used for the movement of
a single line of Vehicles.
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Legal Limits - The size and weight limits for a Vehicle or Load, as defined in §42-4-502 through
§42-4-509, C.R.S.
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Length - The total longitudinal dimension of any Vehicle or combination of Vehicles, including any
Load or Load-holding devices thereon.
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Load - A weight of commodity or equipment resting upon something else regarded as its support.
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Local Authorities - As defined in §42-1-102 (48) C.R.S. Every county, municipal, and other local
board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations under the constitution and laws of
this state.
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Longer Vehicle Combination (LVC) - The Vehicle combinations defined in §42-4-505, C.R.S.
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Longer Vehicle Combination (LVC) Permit. The permit granted by the Department authorizing the
approved carrier company to operate longer vehicle combinations (LVC) under these rules;
hereinafter referred to as the permit. For the purpose of these rules the longer vehicle
combination permit will be an annual permit.
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Maximum Limits - The maximum size and weight limits that may be allowed by Transport Permit
for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, as established in the Rules, the Pilot Escort and Oversize
Restriction Map, the Height Restriction Map and the Bridge Weight Limit Map.
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Manufactured Home. As defined in §24-32-3302 (20) C.R.S
se rules the longer vehicle
combination permit will be an annual permit.
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Maximum Limits - The maximum size and weight limits that may be allowed by Transport Permit
for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, as established in the Rules, the Pilot Escort and Oversize
Restriction Map, the Height Restriction Map and the Bridge Weight Limit Map.
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Manufactured Home. As defined in §24-32-3302 (20) C.R.S. “Manufactured home” means any
preconstructed building unit or combination of preconstructed building units that include electrical,
mechanical, or plumbing services that are fabricated, formed, or assembled at a location other
than the site of the completed home; is designed for residential occupancy in either temporary or
permanent locations; is constructed in compliance with the federal act, factory-built residential
requirements, or mobile home standards; does not have motor power; and is not licensed as a
recreational vehicle.
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Mobile Machinery - As defined in §42-1-102 (54) C.R.S.
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Mountainous Routes - Those routes designated by hash marks on the Pilot Escort and Oversize
Restriction Map.
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Nondivisible Load or Vehicle - Any Load or Vehicle exceeding applicable statutory size or weight
limits which, if separated into smaller Loads or Vehicles, would compromise the intended use of
the Vehicle, for example, Make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended;
Destroy the value of the Load or Vehicle, i.e., make it unusable for its intended purpose; or
Require more than 8 workhours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The Applicant for a
Nondivisible Load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of workhours required to
dismantle the Load.
Pursuant to federal regulations the State may treat emergency response vehicles, casks
designed for the transport of spent nuclear materials, Bulk Fluid Milk Products, and military
vehicles transporting marked military equipment or material as nondivisible vehicles or loads
pplicant for a
Nondivisible Load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of workhours required to
dismantle the Load.
Pursuant to federal regulations the State may treat emergency response vehicles, casks
designed for the transport of spent nuclear materials, Bulk Fluid Milk Products, and military
vehicles transporting marked military equipment or material as nondivisible vehicles or loads.
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Non-Interstate Highways - As defined in §43-2-101 (1) C.R.S as the state highway system,
except for those defined as the Interstate system in Title 23, U.S.C., Section 103.
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Overhang (also known as Projection) - Any part of a Vehicle’s Load which projects beyond the
front most point of the grill assembly of the Vehicle engine compartment or beyond the rear most
fixed point of the transport Vehicle.
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Permittee - An Applicant who has been granted a Transport Permit by the Department.
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Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map - A map prepared by the Department indicating the
State Highways where Pilot Escort Vehicles are required for the operation or movement of Extra-
legal Vehicles or Loads; the State Highways where oversize restrictions exist; and Mountainous
Routes. This map defines the maximum Length and Width restrictions authorized by the Rules. A
copy of this map may be obtained from the Department.
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Pilot Escort Certification Program - The training curriculum authorized by the Department and
presented by a Third Party Instructor or the Department.
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Pilot Escort Vehicle - A motor Vehicle used for the express purpose as a warning Vehicle for
Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads and which meets the requirements of Chapter 5 of these rules.
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Reference Point (RP) - Identifies a physical location on the Highway in relationship to the
preceding milepost markers
uthorized by the Department and
presented by a Third Party Instructor or the Department.
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Pilot Escort Vehicle - A motor Vehicle used for the express purpose as a warning Vehicle for
Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads and which meets the requirements of Chapter 5 of these rules.
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Reference Point (RP) - Identifies a physical location on the Highway in relationship to the
preceding milepost markers.
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Route Survey - A document detailing the specifics of the route, based on the vehicle
configuration, dimensions, and weight, including but not limited to a detailed list of all overhead
structure clearances, bridge crossing posted weight limits, highway widths, and maneuverability
concerns. Route Surveys required due to Vehicle/Load dimensions other than Height shall be
valid for a period of thirty days unless otherwise determined by the Department.
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Rules - Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Transport Permits for the Operation or Movement of
Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads, 2 C.C.R. 601-4.
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Saddlemount Combination - A combination of vehicles in which a truck or truck tractor tows one
or more trucks or truck tractors, each connected by a saddle to the frame or fifth wheel of the
vehicle in front of it. The saddle is a mechanism that connects the front axle of the towed vehicle
to the frame or fifth wheel of the vehicle in front and functions like a fifth wheel kingpin
connection.
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Self-propelled Fixed Load Crane - As stated in 42-4-510 (1)(c) (II), C.R.S., a self-powered mobile
crane designed with equipment or parts permanently attached to the body of the crane. A self-
propelled fixed load crane includes, without limitation, the crane's shackles, slings, and
counterweights. Cranes will be allowed to carry counterweights providing the vehicle does not
exceed the Bridge Weight Limit map limits, and the counterweights are manufactured as part of
the unit
elf-powered mobile
crane designed with equipment or parts permanently attached to the body of the crane. A self-
propelled fixed load crane includes, without limitation, the crane's shackles, slings, and
counterweights. Cranes will be allowed to carry counterweights providing the vehicle does not
exceed the Bridge Weight Limit map limits, and the counterweights are manufactured as part of
the unit.
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Semi-Trailer - Any wheeled vehicle, without motor power, designed to be used in conjunction with
a laden or unladen truck tractor so that some part of its own weight and that of its cargo load rests
upon or is carried by such laden or unladen truck tractor and that is generally and commonly used
to carry and transport property over the public highways.
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State Highway (SH) - A Highway on the State Highway system, as defined in §43-2-101, C.R.S.
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Transport Permit - A license granted by the Department to move or operate an Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load on a State Highway. The types of Transport Permits available are those permits
listed in Chapter 3 of these Rules.
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Third Party Instructor - The entity or person authorized by the Department to conduct the Pilot
Escort Certification Program and certify students as authorized Colorado Pilot Escort operators.
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Truck - As defined in §42-1-102 (108) C.R.S. Any motor Vehicle equipped with a body designed
to carry property and which is generally and commonly used to carry and transport property.
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horized by the Department to conduct the Pilot
Escort Certification Program and certify students as authorized Colorado Pilot Escort operators.
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Truck - As defined in §42-1-102 (108) C.R.S. Any motor Vehicle equipped with a body designed
to carry property and which is generally and commonly used to carry and transport property.
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Truck Tractor - Any motor Vehicle which is generally and commonly designed and used to draw a
semi-trailer and its cargo Load.
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Unladen Expandable Dual-Lane Transport Trailer – An empty trailer capable of being expanded
or reduced in Width.
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Vehicle - A device, as defined in §42-1-102 (112), C.R.S. which is capable of moving itself, or of
being moved, from place to place upon wheels or endless tracks.
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Width - The total outside transverse dimension of a Vehicle including the Load or Load-holding
devices thereon and approved safety devices and tire bulge due to the Load, with the exception
of rear view mirrors, clearance lights, or other accessories required by federal, state, or local laws
or regulations.
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The following Permits are available:
300.1
Single Trip Permit: A permit that is valid for a single move not to exceed a maximum of
five days, as determined by the Department, over designated State Highways for an
Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
300.2
Special Permit: A permit that is valid for only a single one-way trip over designated State
Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds the Maximum Limits. All
special permits are subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Rules.
300.3
Annual Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on all State
Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that does not exceed the Maximum Limits
that is valid for only a single one-way trip over designated State
Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds the Maximum Limits. All
special permits are subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Rules.
300.3
Annual Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on all State
Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that does not exceed the Maximum Limits.
300.4
Annual Non-Interstate Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance
on all non-Interstate Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that does not exceed
the legal size limits or the maximum weight limits per §42-4-510 (1) (b) (II) and the Bridge
Weight Limit map.
300.5
Annual Fleet Permit: Overlength – A permit that is valid for one year from the date of
issuance on State Highways but only as authorized by §42-4-510 (11) (a) (II), C.R.S., for
overlength public utility Vehicles. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum
Limits for Length as designated on the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, and the
Rules.
300.6
Annual Fleet Permit: Overweight (LVC) Divisible – A permit that is valid for one year from
the date of issuance for LVCs only, as authorized by §42-4-510 (11) (a) (III) (C), C.R.S.
300.7
Company Fleet Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on
State Highways but only as authorized by §42-4-510 (1.5), (2) and (11) (a) (V), C.R.S.,
for Applicants with two or more Vehicles. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the
Maximum Limits for Annual Permits as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Rules.
300.8
Non-Interstate Fleet Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance
for the use of Non-Interstate Highways as authorized in §42-4-510 (11) (a) (VI)(C) and
(VII)(D), C.R.S.. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum Limits for Annual
Non-Interstate Permits as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Rules.
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Non-Interstate Fleet Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance
for the use of Non-Interstate Highways as authorized in §42-4-510 (11) (a) (VI)(C) and
(VII)(D), C.R.S.. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum Limits for Annual
Non-Interstate Permits as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Rules.
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300.9
LVC Overweight Vehicle Transport Permit: A permit issued to a Longer Vehicle
Combination, in possession of a Longer Vehicle Permit, which indicates the route of
travel, to haul in excess of legal weight on the designated route with a Divisible Load.
300.10 Super Load: A sub-permit of a Chapter 6 Special for Vehicles and/or Loads as referenced
in § 42-4-510 (1.7) (a) (I) and (II).
300.11 6-Month Non-Interstate Divisible Load Permit: A permit that is valid for six months from
the date of issuance on all Non-Interstate Highways for a power unit and a trailer that has
two or three axles that does not exceed the legal size limits or the maximum weight limits
per § 42-4-510(1)(b)(II) (B), C.R.S., and the Bridge Weight Limit Map. This permit is valid
for Divisible Loads (weight only).
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Application Information.
The Applicant must submit a completed application to obtain a Transport Permit in the manner prescribed
by the Dept. Applications shall be submitted in person, by electronic means or by mail. Applications are
not accepted over the telephone.
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When an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is operating under any permit, an electronically transmitted
copy of a Transport Permit shall be acceptable.
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The Applicant must include the following information and documentation as part of the
application:
303.1
Applicant name, address and phone number.
303.2
Type of permit requested.
303.3
Method of payment.
303.4
Make, model and the entire Vehicle Identification Number of the power unit to be
permitted.
303.5
Start date for the Permit.
303.6
Maximum total weight of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
le.
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The Applicant must include the following information and documentation as part of the
application:
303.1
Applicant name, address and phone number.
303.2
Type of permit requested.
303.3
Method of payment.
303.4
Make, model and the entire Vehicle Identification Number of the power unit to be
permitted.
303.5
Start date for the Permit.
303.6
Maximum total weight of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
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Distribution of axle weights with axle spacing if applying for overweight permit.
303.8
Maximum number of Axles of the complete unit.
303.9
Maximum Height of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
303.10 Maximum Width of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
303.11 Maximum Length of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
303.12 Maximum front and/or rear Overhang of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
303.13 Detail of shipment/cargo/load.
303.14 Start and End point as origin and destination within Colorado.
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303.15 Preferred Route(s) of Travel listed by highway numbers for all single trip permits and
Chapter 6 Special permits.
303.16 Route Survey for all Vehicles or Loads that exceed 17’ 6” in height.
303.17 Route Survey for all Vehicles or Loads that exceed 130’ in Length.
303.18 USDOT number
303.19 The Applicant’s signature on the paper application or by electronic means when using the
online application system.
304
ANNUAL PERMITS
304.1
Maximum Limits for Annual Permits - If an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load exceeds the
Maximum Limits the Applicant must obtain a Chapter 6 Special permit. Chapter 6 Special
permits will not be issued to Vehicles or Loads that are defined as a divisible Vehicle or
Load.
304.2
The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load operating
under an Annual Oversize/Overweight permit are as follows:
304.2.1 Sixteen feet in Height, subject to the Maximum Limits for Height designated on
the Height Restriction Map
r 6 Special permit. Chapter 6 Special
permits will not be issued to Vehicles or Loads that are defined as a divisible Vehicle or
Load.
304.2
The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load operating
under an Annual Oversize/Overweight permit are as follows:
304.2.1 Sixteen feet in Height, subject to the Maximum Limits for Height designated on
the Height Restriction Map.
304.2.2 Two hundred thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum
Limits for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map.
304.2.3 Seventeen feet in Width, subject to the Maximum Limit for Width designated on
the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map.
304.2.4 One hundred thirty feet in Length for all four-lane Highways.
304.2.5 One hundred twenty feet in Length for all non-Mountainous, two-lane Highways.
304.2.6 One hundred ten feet in Length for all Mountainous two-lane Highways.
304.2.7 Thirty-five foot rear Overhang.
304.2.8 Twenty-five foot front Overhang.
305
QUAD AXLE ANNUAL OVERWEIGHT PERMIT FOR DIVISIBLE VEHICLES OR LOADS
The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or load operating under a Quad
Axle Annual Overweight Permit for Divisible Vehicles or Loads are as follows:
305.1
Not to exceed fourteen feet six inches in Height, operating on a Highway, designated by
the Colorado Department of Transportation.
305.2
One hundred ten thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits
for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map. Vehicle must Be Configured
with a Quad Axle grouping.
305.3
Eight feet, six inches in Width.
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the Colorado Department of Transportation.
305.2
One hundred ten thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits
for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map. Vehicle must Be Configured
with a Quad Axle grouping.
305.3
Eight feet, six inches in Width.
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305.4
Length
305.4.1 Tractor/Trailer Combination – Seventy feet in Length for all Highways. There is
No Length limit when trailer is fifty-seven feet four inches or less in Length when
utilized as a tractor/trailer combination.
305.4.2 Truck/Trailer Combination – Truck shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length. The
overall Truck/trailer combination shall not exceed seventy feet in Length.
305.4.3 Single vehicle shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length.
305.5
Legal front and rear Overhangs not exceeding four feet in front and ten feet in rear.
306
TWO/THREE AXLE TRAILER ANNUAL OR 6-MONTH OVERWEIGHT PERMIT FOR DIVISIBLE
VEHICLES OR LOADS
The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or load operating under a
Two/Three Axle trailer Annual or 6-Month Overweight Permit for Divisible Vehicles or Loads are as
follows:
306.1
Not to exceed fourteen feet six inches in Height, operating on a Highway, designated by
the Colorado Department of Transportation.
306.2
Ninety-seven thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits for
Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map. Vehicle configuration must
consist of a power unit and a Trailer Configured with at least two but not more than three
Axles on the Trailer.
306.3
Eight feet, six inches in Width.
306.4
Length
306.4.1 Tractor/Trailer Combination – Seventy feet in Length for all Highways. There is
No Length limit when trailer is fifty-seven feet four inches or less in Length when
utilized as a tractor/trailer combination.
306.4.2 Truck/Trailer Combination – Truck shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length
wo but not more than three
Axles on the Trailer.
306.3
Eight feet, six inches in Width.
306.4
Length
306.4.1 Tractor/Trailer Combination – Seventy feet in Length for all Highways. There is
No Length limit when trailer is fifty-seven feet four inches or less in Length when
utilized as a tractor/trailer combination.
306.4.2 Truck/Trailer Combination – Truck shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length. The
overall Truck/trailer combination shall not exceed seventy feet in Length.
306.4.3 A Semi-Trailer used with a converter dolly shall be considered a trailer.
306.5
Legal front and rear Overhangs not exceeding four feet in front and ten feet in rear.
307
ANNUAL FLEET PERMITS FOR OVERLENGTH PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES OR LOADS
The Maximum Limits for operating under an Annual Fleet Permit for OverLength Public Utility Vehicles or
Loads shall not exceed the following:
307.1
One hundred thirty feet in Length for all four-lane Highways.
307.2
One hundred twenty feet in Length for all non-Mountainous, two-lane Highways.
307.3
One hundred ten feet in Length for all Mountainous, two-lane Highways.
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308
ANNUAL FLEET PERMITS FOR OVERWEIGHT LVCS
The Maximum Limits for weight shall not exceed the legal Axle weight limits and the Gross Vehicle
Weight limits as described in Chapter 4 of the Rules.
309
Document Knowledge and Compliance Requirement.
309.1
A Permittee who has been issued an Annual Permit must:
309.1
Have the original Transport Permit or legible copy of the same in the permitted Vehicle,
or have access to the Permit electronically, when operating or moving on and Highway in
accordance with § 42-4-510(4), C.R.S.
309.2
Be knowledgeable of, and comply with these Rules.
309.3
Route the Vehicle to comply with these Rules, the Bridge Weight Limit Map, the Pilot
Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, the Height Restriction Map and all Highway
restrictions
the same in the permitted Vehicle,
or have access to the Permit electronically, when operating or moving on and Highway in
accordance with § 42-4-510(4), C.R.S.
309.2
Be knowledgeable of, and comply with these Rules.
309.3
Route the Vehicle to comply with these Rules, the Bridge Weight Limit Map, the Pilot
Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, the Height Restriction Map and all Highway
restrictions. This information is available on both the CDOT Commercial Vehicle Permits
Webpage or on the Motor Carriers’ dashboard of the CDOT permitting system by clicking
on the Annual Permit Route link.
310
Permit Fees are established in §42-4-510 (11), C.R.S.
311
Company Fleet fees established in §42-4-510 (11), C.R.S. may be collected as follows:
311.1
A credit shall be granted for any unused portion of an Annual Permit on an individual
Vehicle when it is being added to a Company Fleet Permit. The credit shall be calculated
by the Department on a quarterly basis and shall not exceed the total base cost of the
Company Fleet Permit.
311.2
For new Vehicles added to a Company Fleet Permit during the course of the permit term,
the fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) shall be prorated calculated on a quarterly
basis for the remainder of the effective period of the Company Fleet Permit.
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400
EXEMPTIONS TO HOURS OF RESTRICTION:
The following Vehicles and/or Loads although still subject to permit requirements are not subject to the
hours of restriction:
400.1
Overweight Vehicles, not in excess of 110,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, not in
excess of any other legal limit and capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 40 mph
on a flat grade, 30 mph on a grade or the minimum posted speed limit (if lower), or
400.2
Vehicles and or Loads responding to Emergencies as defined in 214 of the Rules
requirements are not subject to the
hours of restriction:
400.1
Overweight Vehicles, not in excess of 110,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, not in
excess of any other legal limit and capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 40 mph
on a flat grade, 30 mph on a grade or the minimum posted speed limit (if lower), or
400.2
Vehicles and or Loads responding to Emergencies as defined in 214 of the Rules.
401
Regional Hours of Restrictions
401.1
DENVER AREA CURFEWS
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel, at the following times, unless authorized
under a Chapter 6 Special or Super Load Transport Permit in the Denver Area, during the hours
of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the following
segments:
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401.1.1 I-25 between I-225 (Exit 200, RP 200.1) and SH 128 (120th Avenue, Exit 223)
401.1.2 I-70 between SH 72 (Ward Road) (Exit 266, RP 265) and I-225 (Exit 282, RP
282.6)
401.1.3 I-76 between I-25 (Exit 5, RP 5.8) and I-70 (Exit 0, RP 0)
401.1.4 I-76 between I-25 (Exit 5, RP 5.8) and U.S. 85 (Exit 12 RP 12.0)
401.1.5 SH 88 (Federal Blvd.) between Belleview Avenue (RP 7.9) and Colfax Avenue
(RP 0)
401.1.6 SH 287 (Federal Blvd.) between Colfax Avenue (RP 282.7) and SH 128 (120th
Avenue) (RP 294.8)
401.1.7 SH 95 (Sheridan Blvd.) between U.S. 285 (Hampden Avenue) (RP 0) and U.S.
36 (RP 14.3)
401.1.8 SH 391 (Kipling St.) between U.S. 285 (RP 0) and I-70 (RP 9.4)
401.1.9 SH 6 (6th Avenue) between I-25 (RP 284.5) and Indiana Street (RP 276.3)
401.1.10
SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd.) between SH 470 (RP 0) and 80th Avenue
(RP 20.7)
401.1.11
U.S. 36 between I-25 (RP 57) and SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd.) (RP 48)
401.1.12
U.S
(Sheridan Blvd.) between U.S. 285 (Hampden Avenue) (RP 0) and U.S.
36 (RP 14.3)
401.1.8 SH 391 (Kipling St.) between U.S. 285 (RP 0) and I-70 (RP 9.4)
401.1.9 SH 6 (6th Avenue) between I-25 (RP 284.5) and Indiana Street (RP 276.3)
401.1.10
SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd.) between SH 470 (RP 0) and 80th Avenue
(RP 20.7)
401.1.11
U.S. 36 between I-25 (RP 57) and SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd.) (RP 48)
401.1.12
U.S. 285 (Hampden Avenue) between I-25 (RP 263.9) and SH 121
(Wadsworth Blvd.) (RP 255)
401.1.13
I-225 between I-25 (Exit 1A, RP 0) and I-70 (Exit 12B, RP 12.0)
401.1.14
I-270 between I-70 (Exit 5, RP 4.9) and I-25 (Exit 0, RP 0)
401.2
COLORADO SPRINGS
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel, at the following times, unless authorized
under a Chapter 6 Special or Super Load Transport Permit in Colorado Springs, during the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
401.2.1 I-25 between Academy Blvd. North (Exit 150A) and Academy Blvd. South (Exit
135)
401.2.2 I-25 between Monument (Exit 161, RP 160.8) and Academy Blvd South (Exit
135, RP 135.2)
401.2.3 SH 83 between Interquest Pkwy (RP 20.3) and Shoup Road (RP 21.2)
401.2.4 U.S. 24 between Exit 296 (Manitou Springs) (RP 297) and I-25 (RP 303) and I-25
(RP 303.4) and Meridian Blvd. (RP 320.3)
401.2.5 SH 94 between SH 24 (RP 0.5) and Enoch Road (RP 9.1)
401.2.6 SH 115 between Cherokee Dr (RP 39.7) and I-25 (RP 47.5)
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401.2.3 SH 83 between Interquest Pkwy (RP 20.3) and Shoup Road (RP 21.2)
401.2.4 U.S. 24 between Exit 296 (Manitou Springs) (RP 297) and I-25 (RP 303) and I-25
(RP 303.4) and Meridian Blvd. (RP 320.3)
401.2.5 SH 94 between SH 24 (RP 0.5) and Enoch Road (RP 9.1)
401.2.6 SH 115 between Cherokee Dr (RP 39.7) and I-25 (RP 47.5)
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401.2.7 SH21 between Mesa Ridge (RP 131.8) and U.S. 24 (RP 139.5) and Jct U.S. 24
(RP 141.7) and SH 83 (RP 154.1)
401.3
PUEBLO AREA:
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel, at the following times, unless authorized
under a Chapter 6 Special or Super Load Transport Permit in the Pueblo area, during the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
401.3.1 I-25 between Lake Avenue (Exit 94, RP 94.8) and Eagleridge Blvd. (Exit 102, RP
102.2)
401.3.2 SH 47 between Jerry Murphy Road (RP .8) and I-25 (RP 0)
401.3.3 SH 50 between I–25 (RP 314.5) and Pueblo Blvd. (RP 312.1)
401.3.4 SH 50 Business Loop between Northern Avenue (RP 2.0) to Aspen Street (RP
2.9)
401.4
ASPEN - CARBONDALE AREA: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel,
at the following times, unless authorized under a Chapter 6 Special Transport Permit on
SH 82 between Carbondale (RP 11.7) and Aspen (RP 42), during the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
401.5
CENTRAL CITY: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load can only travel between the hours of
3:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Central City area.
401.5.1 SH 6 between SH 58 (RP 271.6) and I-70 at Floyd Hill (RP 275.7)
401.5.2 SH 119 between SH 6 (RP 0) to SH 72 (RP 22.7)
401.5.3 SH 46 between SH 119 (RP 0) and Gilpin/Jefferson County Line (RP 6.6) “at the
Golden Gate Canyon”
401.6
CLEAR CREEK CANYON: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel in
Clear Creek Canyon during all times of the day on U.S
m. in the Central City area.
401.5.1 SH 6 between SH 58 (RP 271.6) and I-70 at Floyd Hill (RP 275.7)
401.5.2 SH 119 between SH 6 (RP 0) to SH 72 (RP 22.7)
401.5.3 SH 46 between SH 119 (RP 0) and Gilpin/Jefferson County Line (RP 6.6) “at the
Golden Gate Canyon”
401.6
CLEAR CREEK CANYON: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel in
Clear Creek Canyon during all times of the day on U.S. 6 between SH 58 (RP 271.6) and
SH 119, unless authorized under a Chapter 6 Special or Super Load Transport Permit.
402
I-70 CORRIDOR SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel, at the following times, unless authorized under a
Chapter 6 Special or Super Load Transport Permit on I-70 West Corridor defined as I-70 between the
Morrison Exit (Exit 259, RP 258.7) and the West Vail Exit (Exit 173, RP 173.3), or any segment thereof.
402.1
WINTER RESTRICTIONS FROM December 1 through March 31:402.1.1 Westbound
Travel Prohibited between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, and between 7:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m. noon on Saturdays and Sundays.
402.1.2 Eastbound Travel Prohibited between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays.
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402.2
SUMMER RESTRICTIONS FROM May 15 through September 15:
402.2.1 Westbound Travel Prohibited beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Morrison Exit (Exit
259, RP 258.7) and beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the East Idaho Springs Exit (Exit
241) until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. noon on
Saturdays.
402.2.2 Eastbound Travel Prohibited between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays
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402.2
SUMMER RESTRICTIONS FROM May 15 through September 15:
402.2.1 Westbound Travel Prohibited beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Morrison Exit (Exit
259, RP 258.7) and beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the East Idaho Springs Exit (Exit
241) until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. noon on
Saturdays.
402.2.2 Eastbound Travel Prohibited between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays.
403
EISENHOWER-JOHNSON MEMORIAL TUNNELS RESTRICTIONS
Each Extra-legal Vehicle or Load traveling on I-70 at mileposts 213 - 214 through the Eisenhower-
Johnson Memorial Tunnels (the tunnels) must meet the requirements of 2 CCR 601-8 and the following:
403.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which is more than eleven feet in Width must stop at the
tunnel approach parking lot and obtain permission from the tunnel superintendent or the
portal attendant to travel through the tunnels.
403.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load greater than thirteen feet eleven inches in Height is
prohibited from travel through the tunnels.
403.3
During periods of construction one bore of the tunnel may be operated in a two-way
traffic or bi-directional mode. During those periods, travel by Vehicles or Loads exceeding
8 feet 6 inches in Width will be prohibited in both directions through the affected bore.
Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads arriving at the tunnel during these periods will be detained
by tunnel personnel until the two-way traffic operation is discontinued.
404
HOLIDAYS:
404.1
An LVC is prohibited from travel at any time on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and
Labor Day. If Independence Day falls on a Saturday an LVC is also prohibited from travel
on the previous Friday, and if such holiday falls on a Sunday an LVC is also prohibited
from travel on the following Monday.
404.2
An LVC may travel on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
ed.
404
HOLIDAYS:
404.1
An LVC is prohibited from travel at any time on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and
Labor Day. If Independence Day falls on a Saturday an LVC is also prohibited from travel
on the previous Friday, and if such holiday falls on a Sunday an LVC is also prohibited
from travel on the following Monday.
404.2
An LVC may travel on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. However,
if such holiday falls on a Saturday an LVC is prohibited from travel on the previous
Friday, and if such holiday falls on a Sunday an LVC is prohibited from travel on the
following Monday.
404.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, other than an LVC, is prohibited from travel between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
When Independence Day falls on a Saturday an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is also
prohibited from travel on the previous Friday between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 9:00 p.m.,
and when Independence Day falls on a Sunday an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is also
prohibited from travel on the following Monday between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 9:00 p.m.
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel between the hours of 12:00 p.m.
(noon) and 9:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day and Labor Day.
404.4
In the Cripple Creek area an Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load is also prohibited from travel on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day during the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the
following Highways:
404.4.1 S.H. 24 between S.H. 67 at Divide (RP 278) and Woodland Park (RP 303)
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Creek area an Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load is also prohibited from travel on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day during the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the
following Highways:
404.4.1 S.H. 24 between S.H. 67 at Divide (RP 278) and Woodland Park (RP 303)
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404.4.2 SH 67 between SH 24 at Divide (RP 70) and Cripple Creek (RP 51.7).
405
HAZARDS: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel when:
405.1
The Department, State Patrol, or other peace officer determines and provides public
notice by any available means that a hazardous road condition exists for an Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load; or
405.2
The Permittee knows that a hazardous road condition exists for an Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load. Hazardous road conditions may include water, ice, snow, mud, wind, or rocks on
the Highway; or debris from an accident, natural disaster, or an Emergency on the
Highway.
405.3
If a hazardous road condition exists on the route to be traveled, the Permittee, with the
exception of Annual Permit holders shall comply with the following procedure to
determine if an alternate route is available:
405.3.1 The Permittee shall contact the nearest Port of Entry, State Patrol, or Department
office.
405.3.2 The Department must be contacted to determine if an alternate route is available.
405.3.3 If the Department determines that an alternate route is available, the permit must
be changed by Port of Entry, State Patrol, or Department personnel to allow
travel on the alternate route.
405.3.4 If the Department cannot be contacted or if the Department determines that an
alternate route is not available, then no changes shall be made to the permit and
the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load shall not travel until the hazardous road condition
ceases to exist
vailable, the permit must
be changed by Port of Entry, State Patrol, or Department personnel to allow
travel on the alternate route.
405.3.4 If the Department cannot be contacted or if the Department determines that an
alternate route is not available, then no changes shall be made to the permit and
the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load shall not travel until the hazardous road condition
ceases to exist.
405.4
When considering restricting travel during inclement weather drivers will consider road
conditions, weather conditions, driving conditions and the overall safety of all motorists on
the road. Specifically, drivers must consider at minimum the following factors when
making the decision to travel:
405.4.1 Road Conditions - Including but not limited to water, ice, snow, grade, shoulder
availability, actual lane widths under adverse conditions ; and
405.4.2 Driving Conditions - Including but not limited to vehicle volume, a minimum of
1,000 feet visibility, construction restrictions; and
405.4.3 Weather Conditions - Including but not limited to rain, sleet, fog, hail, snow, wind,
mud, ice, visibility of less than 1,000 feet.
405.5
Vehicles operating under a Chapter 6 Special will be considered on a case-by-case basis
to proceed when hazardous conditions exist.
405.6
Vehicles that are overweight only may chain up and continue movement when chain law
is in effect; and may operate like all other commercial vehicles and proceed as conditions
allow providing the vehicle and/or load does not exceed 200,000 pounds gross weight.
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n a case-by-case basis
to proceed when hazardous conditions exist.
405.6
Vehicles that are overweight only may chain up and continue movement when chain law
is in effect; and may operate like all other commercial vehicles and proceed as conditions
allow providing the vehicle and/or load does not exceed 200,000 pounds gross weight.
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405.7
SIGNAGE: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load shall display signs to indicate “Wide Load” or
“Wide”, “Long Load” or “Long” , or “Oversize Load” or “Oversize” , , as applicable, which
shall be visible to approaching traffic from the front and the rear, except as provided in
Chapter 7. All such signs shall either be five feet wide, ten inches high with one inch wide
brush stroke, black letters a minimum of eight inches high on yellow background, or shall
be seven feet wide, eighteen inches high, with a 1.41 inch brush stroke, black letters a
minimum of ten inches high on yellow background. This section 405.7 does not apply to
Longer Vehicle Combinations or to Vehicles that are overweight only.
405.8
CONVOYING: A minimum distance of one-half mile shall be maintained at all times
between Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads, except when passing, stopping at the Port of
Entry, truck stops, rest areas, whenever not traveling on a designated state highway or
when otherwise authorized under a Chapter 6 Special permit. One Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load may pass another Extra-legal Vehicle or Load only under the following conditions:
There must be no other traffic in the immediate vicinity on the State Highway and the
Vehicles or Loads involved must communicate by radio concerning the pass prior to
making the passing maneuver.
406
MANUFACTURED HOME:
A Load consisting of a modular or Manufactured home with an open side(s) is prohibited from travel
unless it is fully enclosed with paneling
ad only under the following conditions:
There must be no other traffic in the immediate vicinity on the State Highway and the
Vehicles or Loads involved must communicate by radio concerning the pass prior to
making the passing maneuver.
406
MANUFACTURED HOME:
A Load consisting of a modular or Manufactured home with an open side(s) is prohibited from travel
unless it is fully enclosed with paneling. The paneling shall consist of 0.5 mil plastic sheathing or stronger,
backed by a grill work not more than a square four feet by four feet or if the open side is wrapped in
reinforced polyethylene, grill work is not necessary. Any ready-made poly tarps and/or poly tarp rolls are
not permissible.
407
WEIGHT:
407.1
A Non-Interstate Divisible Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel on the
interstate highway system.
407.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load with Axle configurations which exceed the Maximum
Limits for Axle weight for certain State Highways, as described on the Bridge Weight
Limit Map, is prohibited from travel on such Highways unless authorized under either a
Chapter 6 Special permit or as provided in Chapter 8 of the Rules.
407.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that weighs more than two hundred thousand pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight and all Chapter 8 Special Mobile Machinery must:
407.3.1 Not exceed ten miles per hour on those bridge specifically restricted by the
Department and listed on the Transport Permit.
407.3.2 Travel in the center of the driving Lane when crossing bridges; and
407.3.3 If required to slow to ten miles per hours on any bridge along the approved route,
attached to the rear of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load an Oversize Load Sign
reading as follows: “CAUTION: THIS VEHICLE MAY SLOW TO 10 MPH TO
CROSS BRIDGES”.
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ermit.
407.3.2 Travel in the center of the driving Lane when crossing bridges; and
407.3.3 If required to slow to ten miles per hours on any bridge along the approved route,
attached to the rear of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load an Oversize Load Sign
reading as follows: “CAUTION: THIS VEHICLE MAY SLOW TO 10 MPH TO
CROSS BRIDGES”.
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408
WIDTH:
408.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which is thirteen feet or more in Width shall travel only in
the farthest right-hand Lane available to traffic and shall travel as close as practicable to
the right-hand curb or painted shoulder line, except when passing another Vehicle or
preparing for a left turn.
408.2
TRAVELING DURING HOURS OF DAYLIGHT: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load traveling
during hours of daylight shall comply with the following requirements, as designated on
the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map.
408.2.1 On a State Highway designated in red an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that
exceeds 8 feet 6 inches in Width requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.2.2 On a State Highway designed in blue:
408.2.2.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 8 feet 6 inches but
does not exceed 11 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the
front.
408.2.2.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 11 feet but does not
exceed 13 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front and
one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the rear.
408.2.2.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 13 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.2.3 On a State Highway designed in yellow:
408.2.3.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 11 feet but does not
exceed 13 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front.
408.2.3.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 13 feet but does not
exceed 15 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front and
either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one Flashing Yellow Light in the rear
te Highway designed in yellow:
408.2.3.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 11 feet but does not
exceed 13 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front.
408.2.3.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 13 feet but does not
exceed 15 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front and
either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one Flashing Yellow Light in the rear.
408.2.3.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 15 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.2.4 On a State Highway designated in green:
408.2.4.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 13 feet but does not
exceed 15 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front on
a two-lane Highway.
408.2.4.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 13 feet but does not
exceed 15 feet in Width requires either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one
Flashing Yellow Light in the rear on the four-lane Highway.
408.2.4.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceed 15 feet but does not
exceed 17 feet in Width requires one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the front and
either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one Flashing Yellow Light in the rear on
a two-lane Highway.
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408.2.4.4
An Extra-legal Vehicles or Load that exceeds 15 feet but does
not exceed 17 feet in Width requires either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or
one Flashing Yellow Light in the rear on a four-lane Highway.
408.2.4.5
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 17 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.2.5 On a State Highway designed in white:
408.2.5.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 15 feet but does not
exceed 17 feet in Width requires either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one
Flashing Yellow Light in the rear.
408.2.5.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 17 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit
hat exceeds 17 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.2.5 On a State Highway designed in white:
408.2.5.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 15 feet but does not
exceed 17 feet in Width requires either one Pilot Escort Vehicle or one
Flashing Yellow Light in the rear.
408.2.5.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 17 feet in Width
requires a Chapter 6 Special permit.
408.3
TRAVELING DURING HOURS OF DARKNESS: An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
operating or moving during the Hours of Darkness shall comply with All lighting required
by §42-4-204 through §42-4-235, C.R.S., and the Commercial Vehicle Rules, as
applicable, and the following requirements:
408.3.1 An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds legal Width but does not exceed
twelve feet in Width:
•
A Flashing Yellow Light shall be mounted to the front of the Vehicle.
•
At least two but not more than three Flashing Yellow Lights shall be mounted to
the extreme rear.
408.3.2 In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in 408.3.1, an Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load that exceeds twelve feet in Width but does not exceed fourteen
feet in Width:
•
On all two-lane Highways, one Pilot Escort Vehicle shall be in the front.
•
On all four-lane Highways, one Pilot Escort Vehicle shall be in the rear.
408.3.3 An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load more than fourteen feet in Width is prohibited
from travel during Hours of Darkness, unless authorized under a Chapter 6
Special permit.
408.3.4 An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds the Legal Limits for Length or has an
Overhang:
408.3.4.1
A Flashing Yellow Light shall be mounted to the front of the
Vehicle.
408.3.4.2
The Permittee shall attach at least one but not more than three
yellow or red Cluster Lights to any Overhang, as follows:
408.3.4.3
If the Overhang is in the rear, red Cluster Lights shall be used.
408.3.4.4
If the Overhang is in the front, yellow Cluster Lights shall be
used.
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hall be mounted to the front of the
Vehicle.
408.3.4.2
The Permittee shall attach at least one but not more than three
yellow or red Cluster Lights to any Overhang, as follows:
408.3.4.3
If the Overhang is in the rear, red Cluster Lights shall be used.
408.3.4.4
If the Overhang is in the front, yellow Cluster Lights shall be
used.
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409
HEIGHT
409.1
The Permittee is responsible to check all overhead structures and utilities on the route to
be traveled to ensure that the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load has adequate clearance of all
overheight restrictions.
409.2
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load more than sixteen feet in Height is prohibited from travel
unless a Pilot Escort Vehicle is positioned in front with a height pole.
409.3
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds 17 feet 6 inches in Height must submit a
route survey for the route of travel.
409.4
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load more than 17 feet in Height must be accompanied by a
licensed signal contractor through all intersections controlled by an overhead traffic
signal.
410
LENGTH
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which exceeds the following Maximum Limits for Length must use a Pilot
Escort Vehicle:
410.1
More than eighty-five feet when traveling on Mountainous two-lane Highways, the Pilot
Escort Vehicle must be positioned one in the front.
410.2
More than one hundred ten feet when traveling on all non-Mountainous two-lane
Highways, the Pilot Escort Vehicle must be positioned in the front.
410.3
More than one hundred fifteen feet traveling on four-lane Highways, the Pilot Escort
Vehicle must be positioned in the rear.
411
OVERHANG
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which has an Overhang that exceeds the following limitations must use a
Pilot Escort Vehicle. The Pilot Escort Vehicle shall be positioned according to the Overhang, as follows:
411.1
If the Overhang is more than 15 feet in the front, the Pilot Escort Vehicle shall travel in
the front
ane Highways, the Pilot Escort
Vehicle must be positioned in the rear.
411
OVERHANG
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which has an Overhang that exceeds the following limitations must use a
Pilot Escort Vehicle. The Pilot Escort Vehicle shall be positioned according to the Overhang, as follows:
411.1
If the Overhang is more than 15 feet in the front, the Pilot Escort Vehicle shall travel in
the front.
411.2
If the Overhang is more than 25 feet in the rear, the Pilot Escort Vehicle shall travel in the
rear.
412
Pursuant to § 42-4-508 (1) (c), C.R.S., and to the grandfather authority of 23 United States Code
Section 127, a Longer Vehicle Combination or other Vehicle combination of Vehicles may exceed
80,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight on an interstate Highway, subject to the following:
412.1
The maximum GVW of any such LVC shall not exceed the weight determined by the
formula W=800 (L+40) where “W” equals the gross weight in pounds and “L” equals the
Length in feet between the centers of the first and last Axles, or the weight determined by
the formula W=500 (LN/N-1 + 12N + 36)*, or 110,000 pounds, whichever is least.
412.2
The maximum GVW of any other Vehicle or combination of Vehicles shall not exceed the
weight determined by the formula of W=800(L+40), or the weight determined by the
formula of W=500 (LN/N-1 +12N + 36)*, or 85,000 pounds, whichever is least.
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the formula W=500 (LN/N-1 + 12N + 36)*, or 110,000 pounds, whichever is least.
412.2
The maximum GVW of any other Vehicle or combination of Vehicles shall not exceed the
weight determined by the formula of W=800(L+40), or the weight determined by the
formula of W=500 (LN/N-1 +12N + 36)*, or 85,000 pounds, whichever is least.
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*W = Overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive Axles to the nearest
five hundred pounds.
*L = Distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive
Axles.
*N = Number of Axles in the group under consideration.
CHAPTER 5
PILOT ESCORT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
500
Pilot Escort Driver Requirements
500.1
Pilot Escort drivers must comply with all applicable traffic laws (contained in §42-4-101 to
§42-4-1717, C.R.S.) and with the requirements of these Rules when escorting a Vehicle
or Load on a State Highway, in order to protect the safety of Highway users and to
protect the efficient movement of traffic from unreasonable interference.
500.2
Pilot Escort drivers must obtain and maintain certification as provided in this chapter to be
authorized to escort an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load on a State Highway. The Permit
holder of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load shall be responsible to inspect a Pilot Escort
driver’s certification to ensure that it is valid and current.
500.3
The Department or its authorized agent will grant a certificate to all persons who pass the
Pilot Escort Vehicle certification examination and satisfy the other requirements of
Section 500.4. The certification shall be exclusive to the Pilot Escort driver named in the
certificate and may not be assigned or transferred.
500.4
Pilot Escort driver applicants must meet the following requirements to attend a Pilot
Escort Certification Program:
500.4.1 Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
500.4.2 Possess a valid driver’s license for the state jurisdiction in which he/she resides
tion 500.4. The certification shall be exclusive to the Pilot Escort driver named in the
certificate and may not be assigned or transferred.
500.4
Pilot Escort driver applicants must meet the following requirements to attend a Pilot
Escort Certification Program:
500.4.1 Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
500.4.2 Possess a valid driver’s license for the state jurisdiction in which he/she resides.
500.4.3 Possess current certificate(s) of insurance or endorsement(s) which indicates
that the operator, or the operator’s employer, has in full force and effect
insurance coverage(s) for bodily injury and/or property damage as a result of the
operation of the escort vehicle, the escort vehicle operator, or both causing the
bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of an act or omission by the Pilot
Escort Vehicle operator of the escort duties required by the Rules. Such
insurance(s) or endorsement(s) shall be no less than $1,000,000 Combined
Single Limit and/or $1,000,000 per occurrence of commercial liability coverage,
as applicable, and must be maintained at all times during the term of the
certification. The insurance certificate must indicate on the face of the document
that the policy is for the operation of Pilot Escort Vehicle(s) and pilot escort
duties/responsibilities as required by these Rules.
500.5
Pilot Escort drivers must provide a current (within 30 days) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
in the state of current residence, for the immediate previous five year period, to the Pilot
Escort Certification Program at the time of the course. For this immediate previous five
year period, the driving records must be clear of any conviction for drug or alcohol related
offenses and not contain a single moving violation penalty assessment of six (6) points or
more.
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the immediate previous five year period, to the Pilot
Escort Certification Program at the time of the course. For this immediate previous five
year period, the driving records must be clear of any conviction for drug or alcohol related
offenses and not contain a single moving violation penalty assessment of six (6) points or
more.
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500.6
Pilot Escort drivers will be issued a certification card by an authorized Pilot Escort
Certification Program and shall have it in their possession at all times while in pilot escort
operations.
500.7
Initial certification will be valid for four years from the date of issue. One additional four-
year certification may be obtained through a mail in or on-line recertification process
provided by an authorized Pilot Escort Certification Program. It will be the responsibility of
the driver to maintain certification.
500.8
Operators must notify the Department in writing within 30 days of any change of address
or name.
500.9
All Pilot Escort drivers must be knowledgeable of, and comply with, these Rules and
escort the permitted Vehicle in such a manner that complies with these Rules, the Bridge
Weight Limit Map, the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, the Height Restriction
Map, the Hazardous and Nuclear materials map and all other Highway restrictions. This
information is available, and may be printed if the Pilot Escort driver so desires, on both
the CDOT Commercial Vehicle Permits Webpage or on the Motor Carriers’ dashboard of
the CDOT permitting system by clicking on the Annual Permit Route link. The Pilot Escort
driver must have the following documents, or access to the documents electronically, in
the Pilot Escort Vehicle when piloting permitted vehicles on the Colorado Highways:
500.09.1
Their valid certification card;
500.09.2
Proof of insurance as required in 500.4.3;
500.09.3
The original Transport Permit or legible copy of the same in accordance
with § 42-4-510(4), C.R.S
Route link. The Pilot Escort
driver must have the following documents, or access to the documents electronically, in
the Pilot Escort Vehicle when piloting permitted vehicles on the Colorado Highways:
500.09.1
Their valid certification card;
500.09.2
Proof of insurance as required in 500.4.3;
500.09.3
The original Transport Permit or legible copy of the same in accordance
with § 42-4-510(4), C.R.S.
501
Residency and Reciprocity
501.1
Pilot Escort drivers operating pilot escort vehicles in Colorado may participate in the
Colorado certification program authorized by the Department and complete the
requirements for Colorado certification or they may operate as a certified pilot escort
driver with another State's certification credential, provided the state has signed a
reciprocity agreement with Colorado as outlined in paragraph 501.2 below.
501.2
The Department may enter into a reciprocal agreement with other states that
demonstrate that course materials are comprehensive and meet minimum requirements
outlined by the “Best Practices Guidelines” published by the US DOT Federal Highway
Administration, publication FHWA-HOP-04-028. A list of reciprocal states may be
obtained from the Department’s website at
www.coloradodot.info/business/permits/truckpermits or by calling the Permit Office at
(303) 757-9539.
502
Pilot Escort Vehicle Standards
502.1
The Pilot Escort driver shall ensure that the Pilot Escort Vehicle is in safe operating
condition at all times when the Pilot Escort Vehicle is escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
502.2
The Pilot Escort Vehicle shall:
502.2.1 Be either a passenger vehicle or a two-Axle Truck;
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502
Pilot Escort Vehicle Standards
502.1
The Pilot Escort driver shall ensure that the Pilot Escort Vehicle is in safe operating
condition at all times when the Pilot Escort Vehicle is escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
502.2
The Pilot Escort Vehicle shall:
502.2.1 Be either a passenger vehicle or a two-Axle Truck;
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502.2.2 Not exceed a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight of 16,000 pounds;
502.2.3 Be at least 60 inches wide; and
502.2.4 Properly registered and licensed.
502.3
Not exceed the Legal Limits of size and weight, as defined in Section 226 of the Rules.
502.4
Equipment and load shall not reduce visibility or mobility of pilot escort vehicle while in
operation.
502.5
Pilot Escort drivers shall not tow trailers at any time while in Pilot Escort operations.
502.6
Pilot escort vehicles shall be equipped with a two-way radio capable of transmitting and
receiving voice messages over a minimum distance of one-half mile. Radio
communications must be compatible with all accompanying pilot escort vehicles, utility
company vehicles, and permitted vehicle operator as applicable.
502.7
The Pilot Escort driver shall not carry any item(s) or equipment or Load in or on the Pilot
Escort Vehicle which:
502.7.1 Exceeds the Height, Length, or Width of the Pilot Escort Vehicle, or Overhangs
the Pilot Escort Vehicle, or otherwise impairs its immediate recognition as a
safety Pilot Escort Vehicle by the motoring public; however when it is not in use,
the height pole may be tied down or secured to the vehicle and extend beyond
the rear of the Pilot Escort Vehicle up to but not exceeding 4 feet; or
502.7.2 Obstructs the view of the flashing yellow or amber lights or the signs used by the
Pilot Escort Vehicle; or
502.7.3 Causes safety risks; or
502.7.4 Otherwise impairs the performance by the Pilot Escort driver or the Pilot Escort
Vehicle of the duties required by the Rules
own or secured to the vehicle and extend beyond
the rear of the Pilot Escort Vehicle up to but not exceeding 4 feet; or
502.7.2 Obstructs the view of the flashing yellow or amber lights or the signs used by the
Pilot Escort Vehicle; or
502.7.3 Causes safety risks; or
502.7.4 Otherwise impairs the performance by the Pilot Escort driver or the Pilot Escort
Vehicle of the duties required by the Rules.
502.8
The Pilot Escort driver shall properly load and secure any item(s) or equipment or load
carried by the Pilot Escort Vehicle to ensure compliance with the requirements of this
Section.
502.9
No passengers under 16 years of age are allowed in pilot escort vehicles during
movement of oversize load.
503
Pilot Escort Vehicle Signing Requirements
503.1
A Pilot Escort Vehicle shall display signs to indicate “Wide Load” or “Wide” , “Long Load”
or “Long” , or “Oversize Load” or “Oversize” , as applicable.
503.1.1 All such signs shall be a minimum of five feet wide, ten inches high with one inch
wide brush stroke, black letters a minimum of eight inches high on yellow
background, or shall be a maximum of seven feet wide, eighteen inches high,
with a 1.41 inch brush stroke, black letters a minimum of ten inches high on
yellow background.
503.1.2 The signs must be mounted on the top of the pilot/escort vehicle.
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503.1.3 The sign for the front/pilot escort vehicle shall be displayed so as to be clearly
legible and readable by oncoming traffic at all times.
503.1.4 The rear pilot/escort vehicle shall display its sign so as to be readable by traffic
overtaking from the rear and clearly legible at all times.
503.2
Pilot Escort Identification signs or placards shall be displayed on the Pilot Escort Vehicle
at all times when escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load. The sign or placard must:
503.2.1 Appear on both sides of the Pilot Escort Vehicle.
503.2.2 Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the
letters are placed
king from the rear and clearly legible at all times.
503.2
Pilot Escort Identification signs or placards shall be displayed on the Pilot Escort Vehicle
at all times when escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load. The sign or placard must:
503.2.1 Appear on both sides of the Pilot Escort Vehicle.
503.2.2 Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the
letters are placed.
503.2.3 Be readily legible, during Hours of Daylight, from a distance of 50 feet while the
Vehicle is stationary; and
503.2.4 Be kept and maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required by
subparagraph 503.2.3 of this subsection.
503.3
A route survey identification sign shall be displayed on the Pilot Escort Vehicle at all
times when the driver is conducting a route survey and has the height pole extended
above legal height.
503.3.1 Such sign shall state “Route Survey” and be displayed in the same manner as
the Oversize Load sign used when piloting loads.
503.3.2 All such signs shall be a minimum of five feet wide, ten inches high with one inch
wide brush stroke, black letters a minimum of eight inches high on yellow
background, or shall be a maximum of seven feet wide, eighteen inches high,
with a 1.41 inch brush stroke, black letters a minimum of ten inches high on
yellow background.
503.3.3 A route survey may not be conducted during the piloting of an Extra-Legal
Vehicle or Load move.
504
Pilot Escort Vehicle Lighting Requirements
504.1
A Pilot Escort Vehicle shall, in addition to any other equipment required by the traffic
laws, be equipped with at least one, but not more than three, Flashing Yellow or amber
light, as defined in Section 216 of the Rules. The Flashing Yellow or amber light(s) shall
be top mount and visible to approaching traffic from the front and the rear of the Pilot
Escort Vehicle.
504.2
Two methods of lighting are authorized by the Department as follows:
504.2.1 Two AAMVA approved Yellow or Amber Flashing Lights mounted on each side of
the required top mounted sign
Yellow or amber
light, as defined in Section 216 of the Rules. The Flashing Yellow or amber light(s) shall
be top mount and visible to approaching traffic from the front and the rear of the Pilot
Escort Vehicle.
504.2
Two methods of lighting are authorized by the Department as follows:
504.2.1 Two AAMVA approved Yellow or Amber Flashing Lights mounted on each side of
the required top mounted sign. These shall be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter
with a capacity of 60 flashes per minute with warning lights illuminated at all
times during operation and visible for 360 degrees for at least 500 feet, or
504.2.2 An AAMVA approved yellow or amber rotating, oscillating, or flashing
beacon/light bar mounted on top of the pilot escort vehicle. This beacon/light bar
must be unobstructed and visible for 360 degrees for at least 500 feet.
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504.3
Incandescent, strobe or diode (LED) lights may be used provided they meet the above
criteria.
504.4
The Pilot Escort Vehicle shall use its headlights at all times during operation when
escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
505
Pilot Escort Vehicle Equipment Requirements
505.1
Pilot Escort vehicles shall be equipped with the following safety items:
505.1.1 Standard 18 inch or 24 inch red/white “STOP” and black/orange “SLOW” paddle
signs. Construction zone flagging requires the 24-inch sign.
505.1.2 At least three reflective bi-directional triangles or their equivalent.
505.1.3 Eight red-burning flares, glow sticks or equivalent illumination device approved
by the Department.
505.1.4 Three orange traffic cones which are a minimum of 18 inches high with a 6 inch
reflective collar.
505.1.5 Flashlight, with a minimum 1 ½ inch lens diameter, with extra batteries or charger
(emergency type shake or crank will not be allowed), and a 6 inch minimum
length red or orange cone flashlight for use when directing traffic
or equivalent illumination device approved
by the Department.
505.1.4 Three orange traffic cones which are a minimum of 18 inches high with a 6 inch
reflective collar.
505.1.5 Flashlight, with a minimum 1 ½ inch lens diameter, with extra batteries or charger
(emergency type shake or crank will not be allowed), and a 6 inch minimum
length red or orange cone flashlight for use when directing traffic.
505.1.6 Orange or white hardhat and Class 2 or Class 3 reflective high visibility safety
vest for each person involved in pilot escort operations. Class 3 reflective vests
are required for operations during hours of darkness.
505.1.7 For front escort vehicles piloting loads greater than 16’ high, a height-measuring
pole with a non-conductive tip, made of non-destructive, flexible material.
Compression fittings must be accompanied by a secondary means of
securement. Compression fittings alone are not allowed.
a.
A Pilot Escort Vehicle shall use a Height pole at all times when escorting
an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load exceeding sixteen feet in Height, unless
otherwise expressly authorized by the Department on the permit.
b.
The Height pole shall not extend more than six inches above the
maximum Height of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load the Pilot Escort
Vehicle is escorting.
c
When the Pilot Escort Vehicle is not escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load but is moving on the Highway, the Height pole shall be removed,
tied down, or shortened to within Legal Limits.
505.1.8 One 5 lb B.C. fire extinguisher or one 10 lb A.B.C. fire extinguisher for Pilot
Escorts of Hazardous Materials.
505.1.9 A minimum of two red or orange flags mounted to the top of the vehicle at
approximately 45 degree angles and not extending more than 6 inches on either
side of the vehicle.
505.1.10
One spare “oversize load” sign, a minimum of 5 feet wide by 10 inches
high or a maximum of 7 feet wide by 18 inches high.
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505.1.9 A minimum of two red or orange flags mounted to the top of the vehicle at
approximately 45 degree angles and not extending more than 6 inches on either
side of the vehicle.
505.1.10
One spare “oversize load” sign, a minimum of 5 feet wide by 10 inches
high or a maximum of 7 feet wide by 18 inches high.
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505.1.11
At least 2 Handheld two-way simplex radios or other form of
communication for operations outside pilot escort vehicles.
505.1.12
First aid kit must be clearly marked.
505.1.13
Serviceable spare tire, tire jack and lug wrench.
505.2
Vehicles shall not have unauthorized equipment on or in the vehicle similar to that used
by emergency or law enforcement personnel. This equipment includes, but is not limited
to, the following:
505.2.1 A lamp or device that is designed to display, or that is capable of displaying if
affixed or attached to the vehicle, a red or blue light visible directly in front of the
center of the vehicle.
505.2.2 A flashing, oscillating, or rotating red light, blue light, white light, or blue light in
combination with white.
505.2.3 An audible device such as a siren or a horn that, if used, would give other drivers
the impression that they must yield the right-of-way or pull over.
505.3
The operator of the Pilot Escort Vehicle shall use the Pilot Escort Vehicle and the
equipment described herein only in compliance with the Rules.
505.4
When a Pilot Escort Vehicle is not escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load but is moving
on the Highway, the signs described in Section 503.1 of the Rules shall either be
removed or covered, and the Flashing Yellow or Amber Lights described in Section 504.1
of the Rules shall not be operated.
506
Pilot Escort Vehicles Operating Conditions
506.1
A Pilot Escort Vehicle is prohibited from escorting more than one Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load at the same time, unless expressly so authorized under a Chapter 6 Special permit
ed in Section 503.1 of the Rules shall either be
removed or covered, and the Flashing Yellow or Amber Lights described in Section 504.1
of the Rules shall not be operated.
506
Pilot Escort Vehicles Operating Conditions
506.1
A Pilot Escort Vehicle is prohibited from escorting more than one Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load at the same time, unless expressly so authorized under a Chapter 6 Special permit.
506.2
Tillerman operations will not be performed by the Pilot Escort Vehicle driver/operator or
by a passenger in the Pilot Escort Vehicle that is escorting the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
506.3
When the Pilot Escort Vehicle is in front of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load being
escorted, the operator shall:
506.3.1 Warn oncoming traffic of the presence of the Vehicle or Load by use of lights and
signs as provided in Sections 503.1 and 504.1 of the Rules.
506.3.2 Notify the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load by two-way radio of all
hazards; overhead clearances; obstructions; traffic congestion; pedestrians; and
any other circumstances evident to the operator that could affect either the safe
movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, the safety of the traveling public, or
the efficient movement of traffic in sufficient time for the driver of the Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load to take remedial action, as necessary.
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506.3.3 To the extent necessary, locate safe places (if available) adjacent to the Highway
and notify the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load thereof to allow the Extra-
legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot Escort Vehicle(s) to clear the Highway, so that
following traffic can safely pass or for any other reasons necessary to protect
public safety and the efficient movement of traffic
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506.3.3 To the extent necessary, locate safe places (if available) adjacent to the Highway
and notify the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load thereof to allow the Extra-
legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot Escort Vehicle(s) to clear the Highway, so that
following traffic can safely pass or for any other reasons necessary to protect
public safety and the efficient movement of traffic.
506.3.4 Be far enough in front of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to signal oncoming
motorists to stop in a timely manner, pursuant to this Section 506.5, before such
motorists enter any narrow structures or other restrictions on the Highway to
permit the safe passage of the Vehicle or Load.
506.4
When the Pilot Escort Vehicle is behind the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, the Pilot Escort
driver shall:
506.4.1 Warn traffic approaching from the rear of the presence of the Extra-legal Vehicle
or Load ahead, by use of lights and signs as provided in Section 503.1 and 504.1
of the Rules.
506.4.2 Notify the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load by two-way radio of flat tires or
other problems with the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load; objects coming loose from
the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load; other traffic approaching or passing the Extra-
legal Vehicle or Load; and any other circumstances evident to the operator that
could affect either the safe movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, the
safety of the traveling public, or the efficient movement of traffic in sufficient time
for the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to take remedial action, as
necessary.
506.4.3 Notify the front Pilot Escort driver and the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load by two-way radio of traffic build-up and other delays to the normal flow and
efficient movement of traffic caused by the movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle
or Load.
506.4.4 Notify the driver of the Vehicle or Load by two-way radio of other Vehicles
attempting to pass the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
ary.
506.4.3 Notify the front Pilot Escort driver and the driver of the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load by two-way radio of traffic build-up and other delays to the normal flow and
efficient movement of traffic caused by the movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle
or Load.
506.4.4 Notify the driver of the Vehicle or Load by two-way radio of other Vehicles
attempting to pass the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
506.4.5 Be far enough behind the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to signal motorists
following the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to slow or stop in a timely manner,
pursuant to this Section 506.5, before narrow structures or other restrictions in
the Highway to permit the safe passage of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
506.5
In the performance of the duties required by the Rules, the Pilot Escort driver may direct
other traffic to stop, slow, or proceed in situations where such direction is necessary to
allow the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to continue moving safely, except as provided
below.
506.5.1 The Pilot Escort driver shall signal the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load to stop, and
the Extra-legal Vehicle shall stop, as far off of the roadway as practicable to allow
other traffic to pass the stopped Extra-legal Vehicle or Load in the following
situations:
506.5.1.1
When the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load becomes disabled; or
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506.5.1.2
When the movement of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load on a
particular section of State Highway presents a safety risk or
unreasonably interferes with the efficient movement of other traffic,
based upon such factors as the Widths of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
and the roadway, volume of other traffic, visibility and limited sight
distance, and mountainous terrain; or
506.5.1.3
When driving conditions for the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load are
hazardous for any other reason, including weather
resents a safety risk or
unreasonably interferes with the efficient movement of other traffic,
based upon such factors as the Widths of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
and the roadway, volume of other traffic, visibility and limited sight
distance, and mountainous terrain; or
506.5.1.3
When driving conditions for the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load are
hazardous for any other reason, including weather. When the Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load has been stopped pursuant to this Subsection D, the
Pilot Escort driver shall then direct other traffic past the Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load, as necessary, until such time as the Extra-legal Vehicle
or Load can re-enter the roadway and continue moving without
presenting a safety risk or unreasonably interfering with the efficient
movement of other traffic.
506.5.2 When directing traffic in the situations described in this Section, Pilot Escort
driver shall:
506.5.2.1
Stand outside the Pilot Escort Vehicle;
506.5.2.2
Use the paddle signs and other equipment identified in Section
505; and
506.5.2.3
Comply with the flagging procedures and requirements
described in Section 6E.01 through Section 6E.05 of the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (M.U.T.C.D.)
506.6
Traffic lights procedure:
506.6.1 If the front Pilot Escort Vehicle goes through a traffic light but the Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load does not, then the Pilot Escort Vehicle must pull over to the right
side of the Highway, where practicable, to wait for the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
506.6.2 If the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load goes through the traffic light but the rear Pilot
Escort Vehicle does not, then the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load cannot proceed
under the provisions of the permit to have a rear Pilot Escort.
506.7
Pilot Escort drivers are responsible for all requirements utilizing pilot escorts as directed
in Chapter 4 of these rules
t for the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load.
506.6.2 If the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load goes through the traffic light but the rear Pilot
Escort Vehicle does not, then the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load cannot proceed
under the provisions of the permit to have a rear Pilot Escort.
506.7
Pilot Escort drivers are responsible for all requirements utilizing pilot escorts as directed
in Chapter 4 of these rules.
507
Convoy of Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads
The movement of more than one permitted vehicles in convoy is not allowed except when that
authorization is specifically stated on the oversize/overweight transport permit.
508
Trip Planning and Coordination Requirements
508.1
Pre-trip planning shall be done as follows:
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508.1.1 A coordination and planning meeting shall be held prior to load movement. The
meeting can be held at the roadside when the required parties come together to
organize the trip. The required parties may include some or all of the following:
the driver(s) carrying or pulling the oversize load(s), the pilot escort vehicle
driver(s), law enforcement officers (if assigned), Department personnel (if
involved), and public utilities company representatives (if involved). This meeting
shall include discussion and coordination on the conduct of the move, including
at least the following topics:
508.1.1 The person designated as being in charge.
508.1.2 Authorized routing and permit conditions. Pilot Escort drivers shall ensure that all
copies of permit and routing documentation is distributed to all appropriate
individuals involved with the permitted load movement.
508.1.3 Coordination of the communication and signals to be used.
508.1.4 A verification or measurement of load dimensions with permitted dimensions
shall be done jointly by the operator of the Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load and the
Pilot Escort driver
ll ensure that all
copies of permit and routing documentation is distributed to all appropriate
individuals involved with the permitted load movement.
508.1.3 Coordination of the communication and signals to be used.
508.1.4 A verification or measurement of load dimensions with permitted dimensions
shall be done jointly by the operator of the Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load and the
Pilot Escort driver.
508.1.2 The operator of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot Escort driver shall
comply with the following procedures:
508.1.2.1
Discuss aspects of the move, including the Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load, the route, and specific responsibilities.
508.1.2.2
Review the permit conditions and distribute copies of the OS/OW
permit to each Pilot Escort driver.
508.1.2.3
Review the permitted route with the highway restrictions
specified in the Rules, Bridge Weight Limit map, Height Restriction map,
Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction map and the Transport permit.
508.1.2.4
Determine the proper position of the Pilot Escort Vehicle(s).
508.1.2.5
Check mandatory equipment.
508.1.2.6
Mount signs, adjust mirrors, and turn on lights.
508.1.2.7
Check each 2-way radio to ensure clear communication on a
selected channel.
508.2
During the trip the operator of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot Escort driver
shall comply with the following procedures:
508.2.1 Obey all traffic laws.
508.2.2 Maintain proper distance between the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot
Escort Vehicle.
508.2.2.1
The Pilot Escort driver shall not follow or precede Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load more closely than is reasonably prudent, considering the
speed of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, other traffic, and Highway
conditions,
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508.2.2 Maintain proper distance between the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load and the Pilot
Escort Vehicle.
508.2.2.1
The Pilot Escort driver shall not follow or precede Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load more closely than is reasonably prudent, considering the
speed of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, other traffic, and Highway
conditions,
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508.2.2.2
The Pilot Escort driver shall be close enough to warn other traffic
of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
509
Denials, Suspensions and Revocations of Pilot Escort Driver Certification
509.1
Reasons for denials, suspensions, revocations
509.1.1 Pilot escort drivers may have their certification revoked by the Department if
convicted of a disqualifying offense.
509.1.2 The certification may be revoked on the date and to the extent the Pilot Escort
driver’s motor vehicle driver's license is canceled, suspended or revoked or if
conviction of a drug and alcohol related offense, or if a single moving violation
penalty assessment of six (6) or more points have been assessed against the
driver’s license pursuant to §42-2-122 to §42-2-208, C.R.S. The Pilot Escort
driver must notify the Department immediately of any such cancellation,
suspension or revocation, and must provide to the Department a copy of any
written notice of same.
509.1.3 The Department may revoke for first offenses up to one year or the term of the
driver’s license revocation, which ever is longer, after which time the applicant
may reapply for a new certification by submitting a new application as required in
these rules. Subsequent offenses may result in permanent revocation of Pilot
Escort driver certification
tment a copy of any
written notice of same.
509.1.3 The Department may revoke for first offenses up to one year or the term of the
driver’s license revocation, which ever is longer, after which time the applicant
may reapply for a new certification by submitting a new application as required in
these rules. Subsequent offenses may result in permanent revocation of Pilot
Escort driver certification.
509.1.4 In addition, the Department may deny, suspend or revoke a certificate, pursuant
to §24-4-104 and §24-4-105, C.R.S., for:
509.1.4.1
Failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 500 above, or
failure to give the required or correct information on the application for
certification as a Pilot Escort driver, or the commission of any fraud in
making the application.
509.1.4.2
Violation of the Rules.
509.1.4.3
Failure to notify the Department of any cancellation, suspension,
or revocation of the operator's motor vehicle driver's license by the
“DMV” within five working days of the Pilot Escort driver’s receipt of
notice of the same.
509.1.4.4
Conduct while operating a motor vehicle or a Pilot Escort
Vehicle, which, as determined by the Department, threatens the public
safety or welfare of Highway users or creates unreasonable interference
with the efficient movement of traffic.
509.1.4.5
Allowing or permitting an uncertified person to operate a Pilot
Escort Vehicle under the Pilot Escort driver's supervision or direction.
509.2
Appeal Process
When a Pilot Escort driver is denied, suspended or revoked of his/her pilot escort
certification the individual may file an appeal. All appeals and hearings shall be
requested, provided and conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)
§24-4-101, et seq. C.R.S. Appeals shall be made in writing and filed with the Chief
Engineer of the Department as outlined in Chapter 10 of these rules.
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certification the individual may file an appeal. All appeals and hearings shall be
requested, provided and conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)
§24-4-101, et seq. C.R.S. Appeals shall be made in writing and filed with the Chief
Engineer of the Department as outlined in Chapter 10 of these rules.
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CHAPTER 6
SPECIAL PERMITS
600
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which the Department determines, based upon the application
information, either requires extraordinary action or exceeds the Maximum Limits, and which does
not qualify for a Chapter 8 Special Mobile Machinery Exemption, is prohibited from travel unless
authorized by a Chapter 6 Special or Super Load permit.
601
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load under a Special or Super Load permit shall comply with the
following:
601.1
Applicable requirements of the Rules.
601.2
All conditions of the permit, which the Department determined to be necessary after a
detailed analysis of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load and the move, including but not
limited to:
601.2.1 The size and type of Load to be moved.
601.2.2 The method to be utilized in making the move.
601.2.3 The areas where the move originates and terminates.
601.2.4 Route requested for the move.
601.2.5 The distance of the move.
602
Special or Super Load permits shall be valid for only a single one-way trip.
603
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load under a special or Super Load permit shall have at least one Pilot
Escort Vehicle in the front and shall have at least one Pilot Escort Vehicle in the rear, except
when expressly designated otherwise by the Department. The Department may require the
Permittee, as a condition of the permit, to provide Colorado State Patrol escort or additional Pilot
Escort Vehicles and flagpersons based upon certain factors including, but not limited to: State
Highway Width, traffic volume, visibility, and whether the Width of the Load interferes with or
blocks more than one Lane of traffic
designated otherwise by the Department. The Department may require the
Permittee, as a condition of the permit, to provide Colorado State Patrol escort or additional Pilot
Escort Vehicles and flagpersons based upon certain factors including, but not limited to: State
Highway Width, traffic volume, visibility, and whether the Width of the Load interferes with or
blocks more than one Lane of traffic. If additional Pilot Escort Vehicles and flagpersons are
required, they shall stop traffic at all intersections and other turn out areas ahead of the Load as
necessary in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Rules to allow the Load to pass such areas
without causing safety or traffic hazards, except as otherwise described in the permit by the
Department.
604
When required as a condition of the permit, the Permittee shall employ standby pulling Vehicles
as a precaution in case of Vehicle breakdown when utilizing high volume sections of the State
Highway.
605
Public Notice
605.1
If a condition of the permit requires a State Highway to be closed because the Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load will use the entire Highway, the Permittee shall provide public notification
of the temporary closure of a State Highway, not less than two weeks in advance of the
move or as otherwise prescribed by the Department.
605.2
Public notification shall consist of one or more of the following: local newspaper, radio,
television, or on-site location signs as determined by the Department to be appropriate
and as indicated by the Department in the permit.
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move or as otherwise prescribed by the Department.
605.2
Public notification shall consist of one or more of the following: local newspaper, radio,
television, or on-site location signs as determined by the Department to be appropriate
and as indicated by the Department in the permit.
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606
The Permittee shall comply with additional requirements, including but not limited to the following,
when included as condition(s) of the permit:
606.1
Bridge shoring.
606.2
Setting up turn out areas.
606.3
Traveling in the center of the driving Lane.
606.4
Posting a bond or establishing an escrow account to pay for potential damage to the
Highway or any Highway structure, or for cost of Department employees and/or Colorado
State Patrol to accompany the load and supervise movement, or for response to any
problems encountered during the move.
606.5
Removing all material used in the move from the Highway or right-of-way.
606.6
Any other requirements the Department deems necessary.
607
The Applicant shall examine the proposed route and shall determine whether conflicts exist
between the dimensions of the Load and all structures, including overhead lines and railroad
crossings, that may be damaged, disturbed, or otherwise interfered with due to the move and that
may need to be altered to allow for the move. The Applicant shall contact the representatives of
all such structures including but not limited to utility companies, if any, and shall resolve such
conflicts before the move. An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel until such
conflicts have been resolved.
608
An extra-legal vehicle or load that exceeds any of the Maximum limits established for Annual
permits in Chapter 3 is prohibited from travel unless authorized by a Chapter 6 Special or Super
Load permit
but not limited to utility companies, if any, and shall resolve such
conflicts before the move. An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is prohibited from travel until such
conflicts have been resolved.
608
An extra-legal vehicle or load that exceeds any of the Maximum limits established for Annual
permits in Chapter 3 is prohibited from travel unless authorized by a Chapter 6 Special or Super
Load permit.
609
As identified in § 42-4-510 (1.7), C.R.S., Super Load permits may be issued for a combination
Vehicle with a weight of five hundred thousand pounds or more that occupies two Lanes to haul
the load; or an unladen combination Vehicle with an expandable dual-Lane transport trailer that
occupies two Lanes.
609.1
For the purposes of this subsection, a Vehicle or Load will be deemed to occupy two
Lanes when the total Width of the Vehicle or Load exceeds 15 feet.
609.2
An Applicant for a Super Load permit shall provide the Department with acceptable third
party documentation establishing the gross weight of the Load. Acceptable third party
documentation includes, but is not limited to:
609.2.1 Manufacturer’s certification of the weight of the Load.
609.2.2 Certified weight ticket from a certified public scale.
609.2.3 Clearance certification from a law enforcement agency that has weighed the
Load.
609.2.4 Third-party bill of lading that clearly indicates the weight of the Load.
609.3
An Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load under a Super Load permit shall comply with the
following:
609.3.1 Applicable requirements of the Rules.
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609.2.3 Clearance certification from a law enforcement agency that has weighed the
Load.
609.2.4 Third-party bill of lading that clearly indicates the weight of the Load.
609.3
An Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load under a Super Load permit shall comply with the
following:
609.3.1 Applicable requirements of the Rules.
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609.3.2 All conditions of the permit.
609.3.3 Driver shall have in his/her possession a copy of the acceptable third-party
certification of weight provided to the Department.
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EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES
700
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load identified in §42-4-510 (9), C.R.S., shall be exempt from the
requirement to obtain a permit.
701
All Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads owned by the United States or a Colorado political subdivision,
other than those identified in §42-4-510 (9), C.R.S., shall be required to obtain a permit but shall
be exempt from applicable permit fees.
702
Vehicles or Loads that are within all Legal Limits except Height are exempt from the lighting
requirements of Section 408.3.
703
A Pilot Escort Vehicle operating with a Height pole which exceeds the legal limit for Height shall
be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit for the pole.,
704
Tow Carrier Exceptions: this section applies to tow carriers as defined by Section 40-13-101, 40-
10.1-101(20),C.R.S.
704.1
Emergency moves shall be exempt from the holiday restrictions in Section 404 and the
hours of restriction in Sections 401, 402, and 403 and:
704.2
Emergency moves authorized by Peace Officers as defined in article 1.5 of title 16 are
allowed as follows:
704.2.1 Tow carriers are exempt from the requirements to obtain an Extra-Legal permit;
and
704.2.2 Emergency moves under this section shall have a case report, transaction, or call
number issued by a peace officer; and
704.2.3 Destination shall be approved by a peace officer
nd 403 and:
704.2
Emergency moves authorized by Peace Officers as defined in article 1.5 of title 16 are
allowed as follows:
704.2.1 Tow carriers are exempt from the requirements to obtain an Extra-Legal permit;
and
704.2.2 Emergency moves under this section shall have a case report, transaction, or call
number issued by a peace officer; and
704.2.3 Destination shall be approved by a peace officer.
704.3
Emergency moves not authorized by Peace Officers are allowed as follows:
704.3.1 The tow carrier may move a vehicle or load when the emergency condition
requires immediate response, that if left unattended would likely result in serious
bodily harm, death or substantial damage to property; and
704.3.2 The emergency move must be properly documented by the Tow Carrier; and
704.3.3 The towing carrier must have a valid extra-legal permit.
704.4
Towing carriers may transport an Extra-legal Vehicle, LVC, or other combination, divisible
or non-divisible, or single unit that becomes an Extra-legal Vehicle when connected to a
towing carrier, to place of repair or towing carrier’s storage facility, and:
704.4.1 The towing carrier must have a valid extra-legal permit but not confined to
parameters of section 304 and
704.4.2 The towing carrier must have a PUC permit as required in 40-13-103 CRS; and
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704.4.3 When towing a combination vehicle, the towing carrier must utilize the braking
system of the trailer, if operational, unless exempted by a peace officer; and
704.4.3.1
Any Pilot Escort vehicles, which were required to accompany the
load prior to requiring the tow, shall continue to accompany the load,
while being towed
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704.4.3 When towing a combination vehicle, the towing carrier must utilize the braking
system of the trailer, if operational, unless exempted by a peace officer; and
704.4.3.1
Any Pilot Escort vehicles, which were required to accompany the
load prior to requiring the tow, shall continue to accompany the load,
while being towed.
704.4.3.2
These rules shall not require the tow carrier to obtain a Pilot
Escort vehicle[s] if not required before the towing carrier connected; and
704.4.3.3
The towing carrier is exempt from Section 405 regarding
hazards; and
704.4.3.4
The towing carrier is exempt from Section 212 and 407.1
regarding divisible loads; and
704.4.3.5
The towing carrier is exempt from Sections 407 and 412
regarding weight restrictions however in no event shall a towing carrier
exceed the allowable weights of any bridge as designated on the Bridge
Weight map.
704.4.3.6
A ‘covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle’ shall be exempt
from the requirement to obtain an overweight permit.
704.4.3.6.1
The term ‘covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle’
means a vehicle that—
(A)
Is transporting a disabled vehicle from the place where
the vehicle became disabled to the nearest appropriate
repair facility; and
(B)
Has a gross vehicle weight that is equal to or exceeds
the gross vehicle weight of the disabled vehicle being
transported.
705
Commercial snow removal Vehicles that are within all Legal Limits except Width shall be exempt
from the restrictions of Sections 401 through 405, the sign requirements of Section 405.7 and the
Pilot Escort Vehicle requirements of Section 408 subject to the following conditions:
705.1
The Vehicle must not exceed fourteen feet in Width; and
705.2
The snow removal blade must be raised and turned parallel to the Highway as much as
possible, when the Vehicle is moving on a State Highway but not plowing snow, so that
the Width of the blade to oncoming traffic is minimized
ection 405.7 and the
Pilot Escort Vehicle requirements of Section 408 subject to the following conditions:
705.1
The Vehicle must not exceed fourteen feet in Width; and
705.2
The snow removal blade must be raised and turned parallel to the Highway as much as
possible, when the Vehicle is moving on a State Highway but not plowing snow, so that
the Width of the blade to oncoming traffic is minimized.
706
A Vehicle or Load which is within all Legal Limits except weight shall be exempt from the sign
requirements of Section 405.7.
707
An LVC shall be exempt from the following requirements of the Rules:
707.1
Sections 309.3, 309.4 and 309.5 regarding documents required to be in the permitted
Vehicle.
707.2
Section 405.7 regarding sign requirements.
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707.3
Section 410 regarding Pilot Escort Vehicles.
707.4
Section 408.3 regarding flashing lights.
708
Exemptions for Mobile Cranes
708.1
Crane boom sections transported side by side as items essential to the operation of the
crane shall be exempt from Section 212 regarding divisible Loads, provided that such
sections do not exceed an overall Width of eleven feet six inches, and provided that the
trailer unit carrying the crane boom sections travels on the Highways with and directly
behind the crane. Notwithstanding Section 405.8 a distance of not less than 100 feet nor
more than 500 feet shall be maintained between the crane and the trailer unit.
708.2
Cranes will be allowed to carry counterweights providing the vehicle does not exceed the
Bridge Weight Limit map limits, and the counterweights are manufactured as part of the
unit.
709
Right of Way Exceptions
709.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load entering State Highway right-of-way for the sole purpose
of immediately crossing the State Highway is exempt from the requirement to obtain a
permit if the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load does not exceed the annual permit specifications
listed in Section 304.2
Limit map limits, and the counterweights are manufactured as part of the
unit.
709
Right of Way Exceptions
709.1
An Extra-legal Vehicle or Load entering State Highway right-of-way for the sole purpose
of immediately crossing the State Highway is exempt from the requirement to obtain a
permit if the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load does not exceed the annual permit specifications
listed in Section 304.2.
709.2
The Permittee of an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load which exceeds the annual permit
specifications of Section 304.2 shall contact the Region Maintenance Superintendent
prior to crossing the State Highway to determine if a permit will be required. In
determining whether a permit will be required, the Region Maintenance Superintendent
shall consider the number of proposed crossings, seasonal and weather conditions, time
of crossings, protection of efficient movement of traffic, protection of the Highway from
undue damage to the road, width of the state right-of- way involved, and any other factors
relevant to the specific right-of-way.
710
Notwithstanding Section 255 of the Rules, the overall Width of manufactured home shall be
based on the total Width of the manufactured home exclusive of the measurement of the eaves of
the manufactured home, provided;
710.1
The base Width of the manufactured housing unit does not exceed fourteen feet; and
710.2
The total Width of the eave or eaves does not exceed two feet.
711
Concrete pump trucks may haul up to 200 feet of pipe and 125 gallons of water in the main tank;
as items essential to the operation of the load.
712
Emergency Vehicles
712.1
An emergency vehicle, other than an “Authorized emergency vehicle”, as defined in § 42-
1-102(6), C.R.S., which is designed to be used under emergency conditions: to transport
personnel and equipment; and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other
hazardous situations shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain an overweight
permit if the gross vehicle weight is less than 86,000 lbs
ergency vehicle, other than an “Authorized emergency vehicle”, as defined in § 42-
1-102(6), C.R.S., which is designed to be used under emergency conditions: to transport
personnel and equipment; and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other
hazardous situations shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain an overweight
permit if the gross vehicle weight is less than 86,000 lbs. Maximum axle allowances are
as follows:
(A)
24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;
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(B)
33,500 pounds on a single drive axle;
(C)
62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; or
(D)
52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.
712.2
Weight allowances for axle configurations not listed in 712.1, are as listed on the
Colorado Bridge Weight Limit map
713
Auxiliary Power Unit Exceptions:
713.1
For Gross Weight:
713.1.1 Any Vehicle that utilizes an Auxiliary Power or idle reduction technology unit in
order to promote reduction of fuel use and emissions because of engine idling,
shall have the actual weight of the Auxiliary Power or idle reduction technology
unit, up to 550 lbs., exempted from the calculation of actual Gross Vehicle
Weight. To be eligible for this exemption, the operator of the vehicle must be able
to prove by written certification, the actual weight of the APU; and by
demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction technology is fully functional
at all times.
713.1.2 Certification of the weight of the APU must be available to law enforcement
officers if the Vehicle is found in violation of applicable weight laws. The
additional weight allowed cannot exceed 500 lbs. or the weight certified
whichever is less
ification, the actual weight of the APU; and by
demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction technology is fully functional
at all times.
713.1.2 Certification of the weight of the APU must be available to law enforcement
officers if the Vehicle is found in violation of applicable weight laws. The
additional weight allowed cannot exceed 500 lbs. or the weight certified
whichever is less.
713.2
For Axle Weight: Any Vehicle that utilizes an Auxiliary Power or idle reduction technology
unit in order to promote reduction of fuel use and emissions because of engine idling,
shall have the actual weight of the Auxiliary Power or idle reduction technology unit, up to
550 lbs., exempted from the calculation of actual axle weight. To be eligible for this
exemption, the operator of the vehicle must be able to prove by written certification, the
actual weight of the APU; and by demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction
technology is fully functional at all times.
Certification of the weight of the APU must be available to law enforcement officers if the
Vehicle is found in violation of applicable weight laws. The additional weight allowed
cannot exceed 550 lbs. or the weight certified whichever is less.
CHAPTER 8
SPECIAL MOBILE MACHINERY EXEMPTION (SMME)
800
Mobile Machinery that exceeds Maximum Limits as identified in these Rules is prohibited from
travel on State Highways except under a Special Mobile Machinery Exemption (SMME) and
permit.
801
Applicants for a SMME must file an application for a certificate of exemption with the Department.
An application for a SMME certificate shall contain the following information:
801.1
Applicant's name and complete address.
801.2
Current Vehicle registration.
801.3
For Mobile Machinery that does not meet the requirements of Section 803 8.4 of these
Rules, a registration, or other document of evidentiary value, indicating Mobile Machinery
was registered continuously in Colorado from prior to July 1, 1984.
ation for a SMME certificate shall contain the following information:
801.1
Applicant's name and complete address.
801.2
Current Vehicle registration.
801.3
For Mobile Machinery that does not meet the requirements of Section 803 8.4 of these
Rules, a registration, or other document of evidentiary value, indicating Mobile Machinery
was registered continuously in Colorado from prior to July 1, 1984.
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801.4
Current photograph of Mobile Machinery.
801.5
A weight certificate from an official certified scale, which contains the information required
in §35-14-122 (2) (a), C.R.S, and which indicates Axle weight distribution and Gross
Vehicle Weight of the Extra-legal Vehicle or Load. If the Applicant does not have an
official certified scale on the premises where the Mobile Machinery is located, the
Applicant must obtain a Single-trip permit to move the Mobile Machinery to an official
certified scale.
802
If the certificate of exemption is granted, the Applicant must then submit an application, for a
Transport Permit as provided in Chapter 3 of the Rules.
803
To qualify for a SMME certificate, Mobile Machinery which are loaders, rough terrain cranes, or
two or three Axle rubber-tired scrapers, must meet the following requirements:
803.1
Shall not exceed 110,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight;
803.2
Shall not exceed more than 73,000 pounds on any one Axle; and
803.3
Shall not travel more than 10 miles for any intended trip. If the intended trip is more than
10 miles, the Mobile Machinery shall be transported.
804
A SMME certificate may be transferred to the new owner upon sale, repossession, or other
transfer of the Mobile Machinery if the new owner files an application to transfer the SMME
certificate with the Department.
805
A copy of the SMME certificate, or access to the certificate electronically, shall be carried in the
Mobile Machinery when the Mobile Machinery is operating or moving on a State Highway
MME certificate may be transferred to the new owner upon sale, repossession, or other
transfer of the Mobile Machinery if the new owner files an application to transfer the SMME
certificate with the Department.
805
A copy of the SMME certificate, or access to the certificate electronically, shall be carried in the
Mobile Machinery when the Mobile Machinery is operating or moving on a State Highway. The
certificate of exemption shall be open to inspection by any police officer or by an authorized agent
of the Department. The Department shall maintain a copy of the exemption.
CHAPTER 9
LONGER VEHICLE COMBINATIONS PERMIT OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, LIMITS
AND RESTRICTIONS
900
An applicant must submit a complete application to the Department in the form provided by the
Department to obtain a permit. The application must include, in detail, a description of the need
for the permit, the vehicle to be permitted, and the location(s) or facility(s) off of the designated
highway segments for which LVC access is requested. The issuance of a longer vehicle permit is
subject to the approval of the Department of the movement of a longer vehicle combination. The
Department shall give first consideration to the safety and convenience of the general public and
the protection of the state highway system. Permits are expressly conditioned upon the applicant
having an established safety program as provided in section 906 in this section.
901
Longer vehicle combinations operating under a permit shall travel only on those designated
highway segments identified in these rules and route(s) of ingress and egress as provided in
section 903 in this section.
902
As a condition of issuance of the longer vehicle combination permit, the Permittee agrees to
abide by the terms and conditions of the permit. The permit may include but shall be limited to the
terms and conditions specified by the Department and found in these rules and regulations or
otherwise as provided by law
es and route(s) of ingress and egress as provided in
section 903 in this section.
902
As a condition of issuance of the longer vehicle combination permit, the Permittee agrees to
abide by the terms and conditions of the permit. The permit may include but shall be limited to the
terms and conditions specified by the Department and found in these rules and regulations or
otherwise as provided by law. Additional terms and conditions may be imposed by the
Department to protect the safety of the traveling public and the integrity of roads and highways
under state jurisdiction. Application forms may be obtained from the Department’s Permit Office.
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903
A LVC is required to obtain a LVC permit, pursuant to §42-4-505 (1), C.R.S., as amended. If the
LVC exceeds legal weight limits, it also must obtain an overweight permit to haul divisible loads,
and may obtain an overweight annual fleet permit, pursuant to §42-4-510, C.R.S., as amended.
904
Permits may be issued as follows:
904.1
LVC permits are valid for a period of one year pursuant to §42-4-505 (1), C.R.S. however
the Department has the discretion to offer a longer period and collect the appropriate fee
for the permit period; and
904.2
If the LVC exceeds legal weight limits, an overweight permit, on an annual or a single trip
basis, pursuant to Section 42-4-510, C.R.S., as amended; and
904.3
If the applicant has more than one LVC that exceed legal weight limits, an overweight
fleet permit on an annual basis, pursuant to §42-4-510 (11) (a) (III) (C), C.R.S., as
amended.
904.4
Issuance of permits is restricted to longer vehicle combinations as identified in these
rules.
905
Application for the permit shall be made during regular business hours Monday through Friday
except on legal holidays observed by the State of Colorado
C that exceed legal weight limits, an overweight
fleet permit on an annual basis, pursuant to §42-4-510 (11) (a) (III) (C), C.R.S., as
amended.
904.4
Issuance of permits is restricted to longer vehicle combinations as identified in these
rules.
905
Application for the permit shall be made during regular business hours Monday through Friday
except on legal holidays observed by the State of Colorado.
906
Application must be submitted to the Department and the application must be signed by the
owner or lessee of the longer vehicle combinations covered under the permit, or by the
authorized representative of such owner or lessee.
907
A copy of the permit, or access to the permit electronically, shall be carried in each longer vehicle
combination operating under the Permittee’s annual permit and shall be open to inspection by
any peace officer or authorized agent of the Department, Colorado State Patrol, Port of Entry,
and Public Utilities Commission, or counties and municipalities when a longer vehicle
combination is being operated on a route of ingress and egress through their jurisdiction. The
carrier company shall maintain a copy of such annual permit in each vehicle operating as a longer
vehicle combination; except that, if a peace officer, as described in §16-2.5-101, C.R.S., or an
authorized agent of the department of transportation may determine that the permit can be
electronically verified at the time of contact, a copy of the permit need not be in each vehicle.
908
Upon request by the Department, Permittees shall provide the Department with reports and data
on operational costs, equipment, maintenance, safety inspections, accidents, and other items as
requested to assist the Department in evaluating operation of longer vehicle combinations.
909
The Department may grant a permit modification to allow a Permittee to access another facility as
provided in Section 903 in this chapter, at the sole discretion of the Department
artment with reports and data
on operational costs, equipment, maintenance, safety inspections, accidents, and other items as
requested to assist the Department in evaluating operation of longer vehicle combinations.
909
The Department may grant a permit modification to allow a Permittee to access another facility as
provided in Section 903 in this chapter, at the sole discretion of the Department.
910
(REPEALED, EFFECTIVE MARCH 30, 2020; expired 07/28/2020)
911
HAZARDS: An LVC is prohibited from travel when:
911.1
The Department, State Patrol, or other peace officer determines and provides public
notice by any available means that a hazardous road condition exists for an Extra-legal
Vehicle or Load; or
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911.2
The Permittee knows that a hazardous road condition exists for an Extra-legal Vehicle or
Load. Hazardous road conditions may include water, ice, snow, mud, wind, or rocks on
the Highway; or debris from an accident, natural disaster, or an Emergency on the
Highway.
911.3
When considering restricting travel during inclement weather drivers will consider road
conditions, weather conditions, driving conditions and the overall safety of all motorists on
the road. Specifically, drivers must consider at minimum the following factors when
making the decision to travel:
911.3.1 Road Conditions - Including but not limited to water, ice, snow, grade, shoulder
availability, actual lane widths under adverse conditions ; and
911.3.2 Driving Conditions – Including but not limited to vehicle volume, a minimum of
1,000 feet visibility, construction restrictions; and
911.3.3 Weather Conditions - Including but not limited to rain, sleet, fog, hail, snow, wind,
mud, ice, visibility of less than 1,000 feet
ing but not limited to water, ice, snow, grade, shoulder
availability, actual lane widths under adverse conditions ; and
911.3.2 Driving Conditions – Including but not limited to vehicle volume, a minimum of
1,000 feet visibility, construction restrictions; and
911.3.3 Weather Conditions - Including but not limited to rain, sleet, fog, hail, snow, wind,
mud, ice, visibility of less than 1,000 feet.
912
In accordance with the Grandfather authority of 23 United States Code Section 127 (1988), and
with § 42-4-501 through 511, C.R.S., as amended, the maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of
longer vehicle combinations (LVC) cannot exceed the weight determined by the following formula
or eighty thousand pounds GVW whichever is less, except as may be authorized under §42-4-
510, C.R.S., as amended. A LVC may be authorized to exceed 80,000 pounds by an overweight
permit issued pursuant to §42-4-510, C.R.S., as amended. The maximum GVW of such a LVC
shall not exceed the weight determined by the formula W=800 (L+40) where “W” equals the gross
weight in pounds and “L” equals the length in feet between the first and last axles, or the weight
determined by the following formula, or 110,000 pounds, whichever is least:
Formula: W = 500 [(LN/N-1) + 12N + 36]
W = overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest five
hundred pounds.
L = distance n feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive axles.
N = number of axles in the group under consideration.
913
A LVC shall be configured such that the shorter trailer shall be operated as the rear trailer, and
the trailer with the heavier gross weight shall be operated as the front trailer. In the event that the
shorter trailer is also the heavier, the load must be adjusted so that the front trailer is the longer
and the heavier of the two. If these conditions cannot be met, operation of the combination is
prohibited.
914
Ingress and Egress (Access) Provisions
shall be operated as the rear trailer, and
the trailer with the heavier gross weight shall be operated as the front trailer. In the event that the
shorter trailer is also the heavier, the load must be adjusted so that the front trailer is the longer
and the heavier of the two. If these conditions cannot be met, operation of the combination is
prohibited.
914
Ingress and Egress (Access) Provisions. In order to ensure public safety, to maintain the capacity
and integrity of roadways adjacent to the designed state highway segments, and to eliminate
unnecessary traffic noise and congestion, a LVC shall not be operated off the designated state
highway segments except to access food, fuel, repairs, and rest, or to access a facility. Access to
a facility shall be subject to the following conditions:
914.1
The facility must be either a manufacturing or a distribution center, or warehouse, or truck
terminal, located in an area where industrial uses are permitted; or
914.2
The facility must be a construction site; and
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914.3
The facility must meet the following criteria:
914.3.1 LVCs are formed for transport or broken down for delivery on the premises; and
914.3.2 Adequate off-roadway space exists on the premises to safely maneuver the LVC;
and
914.3.3 Adequate equipment is available on the premises to handle, load and unloads
the LVC, its trailers, and cargo.
915
The Department may allow an applicant to access any other location or facility not named above
which the Department determines meets the criteria specified in Section 903 in these rules,
based in part upon information concerning the location or facility provided by the applicant in the
permit application; and if the Permittee desires to change the facility or location it is authorized by
permit to access, it must request a permit modification as provided in Section 909 in these rules
above
which the Department determines meets the criteria specified in Section 903 in these rules,
based in part upon information concerning the location or facility provided by the applicant in the
permit application; and if the Permittee desires to change the facility or location it is authorized by
permit to access, it must request a permit modification as provided in Section 909 in these rules.
916
The facility must be located within a maximum distance of ten (10) miles from the point where the
LVC enters or exits the designated state highway segment. Such ten (10) mile distance shall be
measured by the actual route(s) to be traveled to the facility, rather than by a straight line radius
from the designated state highway segment to the facility; and
917
The ingress and egress route(s) between the designated state highway segment and the facility
must be approved in advance by the public entity (the Department, municipality, or county) having
jurisdiction for the roadway(s) that make up the route(s). Where the State of Colorado has
jurisdiction over the route(s) of ingress and egress, in determining whether to approve the
route(s) it will consider the following safety, engineering, and other criteria:
917.1
Safety of the motoring public.
917.2
Geometrics of the street and roadway.
917.3
Traffic volumes and patterns.
917.4
Protection of state highways, roadway, and structures.
917.5
Zoning and general characteristics of the route(s) to be encountered.
917.6
Other relevant criteria warranted by special circumstances of the proposed route(s).
917
Local entities, counties, and municipalities having jurisdiction over the route(s), should consider
similar criteria in determining whether to approve the proposed ingress and egress route(s)
te highways, roadway, and structures.
917.5
Zoning and general characteristics of the route(s) to be encountered.
917.6
Other relevant criteria warranted by special circumstances of the proposed route(s).
917
Local entities, counties, and municipalities having jurisdiction over the route(s), should consider
similar criteria in determining whether to approve the proposed ingress and egress route(s).
918
Driver Qualifications
918.1
The driver must fully comply with all drivers’ qualifications as set forth in the Department
of Public Safety Rules and Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the
Operation of Commercial Vehicles, at 8 CCR 1507-1, and the Colorado Uniform Motor
Vehicle Law, Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S., as amended, which are incorporated herein by
reference.
918.2
The driver must have had not suspension of driving privileges in any state during the past
three years where such suspension arose out of the operation of a motor vehicle used as
a contract or common carrier of persons or property, as defined in Sections 40-10-101(4)
(a) and 40-11-101(3), C.R.S., as amended in Section 42-4-235, C.R.S., as amended.
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918.3
The Permittee shall exercise control and supervision over any driver operating a longer
vehicle combination under the Permittee’s permit. This control and supervision shall
include, but is not limited to, designation of route(s), hours of operation and methods of
operation.
918.4
The responsibility for strict compliance with these driver requirements shall be borne
equally by the driver and the Permittee; failure to comply shall be grounds for revoking a
permit or denying renewal of a permit as provided in Chapter 10 of these rules.
919
Equipment Selection
919.1
Longer vehicle combinations shall be comprised of an individual truck or truck tractor and
trailer(s) such that the combinations comply with permissible longer vehicle combinations
as identified in §42-4-505 (2), C.R.S
er and the Permittee; failure to comply shall be grounds for revoking a
permit or denying renewal of a permit as provided in Chapter 10 of these rules.
919
Equipment Selection
919.1
Longer vehicle combinations shall be comprised of an individual truck or truck tractor and
trailer(s) such that the combinations comply with permissible longer vehicle combinations
as identified in §42-4-505 (2), C.R.S.
919.2
The truck or truck tractor unit of all longer vehicle combinations shall have adequate
power to maintain a minimum speed of twenty mph on any grade over which the
combination is operating and to operate on level grades at speeds compatible with other
traffic.
919.3
All longer vehicle combinations shall have adequate traction to maintain a minimum
speed of twenty mph on any grade over which the combination is operating and can
resume a speed of twenty mph after stopping on any such grade.
919.4
Longer vehicle combinations shall be operated with tires that meet the standards set forth
in the Department of Public Safety’s Rules and Regulations Concerning Minimum
Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles, at 8 CCR 1507-1, and in Sections
42-4-228 and 42-4-507, C.R.S., as amended.
919.5
All longer vehicle combinations are required to have a heavy duty fifth wheel and equal
strength pick-up plates as provided in the Department of Public Safety’s Rules and
Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles,
at 8 CCR 1507-1. This equipment must be properly lubricated and located in a position
that provides stability in accordance with the requirements of Section 920.2.2 in these
rules.
919.6
For all longer vehicle combinations utilizing a kingpin, the kingpin must be of a solid type
and permanently fastened; screw-out or folding type kingpins are prohibited.
919.7
All longer vehicle combination hitch connections must be of no- minimal slack type,
preferably air actuated ram
a position
that provides stability in accordance with the requirements of Section 920.2.2 in these
rules.
919.6
For all longer vehicle combinations utilizing a kingpin, the kingpin must be of a solid type
and permanently fastened; screw-out or folding type kingpins are prohibited.
919.7
All longer vehicle combination hitch connections must be of no- minimal slack type,
preferably air actuated ram.
919.8
All longer vehicle combination draw bar lengths shall be adequate to provide for the
clearances required between the truck or truck tractor and the trailer(s) for turning and
backing maneuvers.
919.9
All longer vehicle combination axles must be those designated for the width of the body
of the trailer(s).
919.10 All longer vehicle combination braking systems must comply with the Department of
Public Safety’s Rules and Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation
of Commercial Vehicles, at 8 CCR 1507-1, and Section 42-4-223, C.R.S., as amended.
In addition, fast air transmission and release valves must be provided on all trailer(s),
semi-trailer(s) and converter dolly axles. A brake force limiting valve, sometimes called a
“slippery road” valve, may be provided on the steering axle.
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920
Safety Considerations
920.1
Each applicant for longer vehicle combination permit and each current Permittee must
have an established safety program that contains at a minimum the following
requirements:
920.1.1 The applicant or Permittee always must be in compliance with the following
equipment and operator requirements as applicable:
920.1.1.1
The Department of Public Safety’s Rules and Regulations
Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial
Vehicles, at 8 CCR 1507-1.
920.1.1.2
The Colorado State Patrol’s Rules and Regulations Concerning
the Permitting, Routing & Transportation of Hazardous and Nuclear
Materials and the Intrastate Transportation of Agricultural Products in the
State of Colorado, at 8 CCR 1507-25
0.1.1.1
The Department of Public Safety’s Rules and Regulations
Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial
Vehicles, at 8 CCR 1507-1.
920.1.1.2
The Colorado State Patrol’s Rules and Regulations Concerning
the Permitting, Routing & Transportation of Hazardous and Nuclear
Materials and the Intrastate Transportation of Agricultural Products in the
State of Colorado, at 8 CCR 1507-25.
920.1.1.3
The Colorado Uniform Motor Vehicle Law, Articles 1 through 4 of
Title 42, C.R.S., as amended.
920.1.1.4
The Public Utilities Commission’s Rules and Regulations entitled
Rules Regulating Transportation by Motor Vehicle at 4 CCR 723-6.
920.1.2 All drivers of longer vehicle combinations operating under a permit must be
certified by the Permittee’s safety office. The certification shall demonstrate that
the driver has complied with all written requirements, and that the driver has
successfully completed a company approved road test for each type of
combination to be operated as identified in these rules. The driver certification
forms must be current and on file in the Permittee’s business office as stated on
the application and must be available for inspection during regular business
hours.
920.1.3 All permit applicants are subject to prior approval to ensure that their equipment
conforms with the requirements of these regulations. In addition, all equipment
operated under the permit by the Permittee are subject to periodic field
inspection to ensure continued compliance with equipment requirements.
Failure to establish and maintain such a safety program is grounds for refusal to
issue a permit to an applicant or to revoke the permit of the Permittee as
provided in Chapter 10 in these rules.
920.2
In operating longer vehicle combinations, the following safety standards shall be followed:
920.2.1 The driver of the longer vehicle combination shall maintain a minimum of six
hundred feet between their vehicle and vehicles they are following except when
overtaking and passing such vehicles
it to an applicant or to revoke the permit of the Permittee as
provided in Chapter 10 in these rules.
920.2
In operating longer vehicle combinations, the following safety standards shall be followed:
920.2.1 The driver of the longer vehicle combination shall maintain a minimum of six
hundred feet between their vehicle and vehicles they are following except when
overtaking and passing such vehicles.
920.2.2 Except when passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction, or when
conditions exist such that the longer vehicle combination cannot be safely
operated in the furthermost right hand lane, longer vehicle combinations must
remain in the furthermost right hand lane.
920.2.3 In the event a longer vehicle combination is disabled for any reason, the driver
shall park the combination as far off the traveled way as possible. In the case of
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an accident, the combination shall remain as close to the scene of the accident
as possible without obstructing traffic more than necessary.
920.2.4 The maximum speed for any longer vehicle combinations operated under permit
shall not exceed the speed at which the combination can be safely operated and
shall not exceed the posted speed limit. The minimum speed for any combination
is provided in Sections 919.2 and 919.3 in these rules.
920.2.5 All longer vehicle combinations must always be stable during normal operation,
including braking. The trailer(s) of a longer vehicle combination traveling on the
designated state highway segments shall follow in a path of the towing vehicle
without shifting or swerving more than three inches to either side when the owing
vehicle is moving in a straight line. Consideration shall be given to the condition
of the road surface if the combination in operation does not comply with this
standard
ing. The trailer(s) of a longer vehicle combination traveling on the
designated state highway segments shall follow in a path of the towing vehicle
without shifting or swerving more than three inches to either side when the owing
vehicle is moving in a straight line. Consideration shall be given to the condition
of the road surface if the combination in operation does not comply with this
standard.
920.3
In addition to reporting motor vehicle accidents as required in these rules and in Sections
42-4-1601 et seq., C.R.S., as amended, all accidents involving a longer vehicle
combination operated under a permit shall be reported by the Permittee to the
Department within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the accident.
920.4
Complaints received by the Permittee concerning operation of longer vehicle
combinations shall be reported to the Department within ten (10) calendar days after
receiving the complaint.
920.5
The owner of every longer vehicle combination operated under a permit shall have a
motor vehicle liability insurance policy in the amounts required in these rules and in
Section 42-7-510, C.R.S., as amended, for each combination operated under the permit.
CHAPTER 10 DENIAL OF PERMIT APPLICATION SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS
HEARINGS AND APPEALS
1000
The Department shall track permit violations reported to the Department by law enforcement
agencies, including data reported to the Department that establish patterns of noncompliance.
The Department may deny a permit application and may amend, revise, modify, suspend, or
revoke a permit for violations of the Rules or of permit conditions, in accordance with the
provisions of §24-4-104 and §24-4-105, C.R.S. If the application for a new permit or a renewal
permit is denied without a hearing, the Department shall notify the Applicant in writing of such
action and the ground(s) therefore, and the Applicant has sixty days after the giving of such
notice in which to request a hearing
t for violations of the Rules or of permit conditions, in accordance with the
provisions of §24-4-104 and §24-4-105, C.R.S. If the application for a new permit or a renewal
permit is denied without a hearing, the Department shall notify the Applicant in writing of such
action and the ground(s) therefore, and the Applicant has sixty days after the giving of such
notice in which to request a hearing.
1001
The Department may deny a permit application if the Applicant:
1001.1 Does not comply with the stated criteria, terms, purpose, and requirements of the Rules,
a prior permit, §42-4-505, C.R.S. or §42-4-510, C.R.S.
1001.2 Fails to show Good Cause to issue a permit.
1001.3 Makes a false statement on the application for a Transport Permit.
1001.4 Fails to provide all applicable information in the form required by the Department.
1001.5 Fails to submit permit fee with the application.
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1001.6 The Department determines that granting a permit in the particular circumstances
described in the application will present a public safety hazard, will unreasonably interfere
with the efficient movement of traffic, or will subject the State Highways to undue
damage.
1001.7 Violates any ordinance or resolution of a local authority concerning operation or
movement of an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
1002
The Department may revoke or suspend an existing permit as follows:
1002.1 Upon a finding that the Permittee has violated the stated criteria, terms, purpose,
requirements and conditions of the permit, the Rules, §42-4-505 C.R.S. or §42-4-510
C.R.S.
1002.2 A false statement by the Applicant in the application for a Transport Permit.
1002.3 Failure by the Permittee to pay applicable ad valorem taxes prior to movement of a used
manufactured home.
1002.4 Falsification or misrepresentation by the Permittee of an Emergency situation, in order to
obtain oral authorization to move an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
, §42-4-505 C.R.S. or §42-4-510
C.R.S.
1002.2 A false statement by the Applicant in the application for a Transport Permit.
1002.3 Failure by the Permittee to pay applicable ad valorem taxes prior to movement of a used
manufactured home.
1002.4 Falsification or misrepresentation by the Permittee of an Emergency situation, in order to
obtain oral authorization to move an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
1002.5 Where the Department has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that the Permittee
has been guilty of deliberate and willful violation or that the public health, safety or
welfare imperatively requires Emergency action as outlined in §24-4-104 (4), C.R.S.
1002.6 Permittee actions or omissions while operating or moving an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load
which impair public safety, interfere with the efficient movement of traffic, or damage the
State Highway.
1002.7 Violation by the Permittee of any ordinance or resolution of a local authority concerning
operation or movement of an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.
1003
All appeals and hearings which are required by law regarding denial, suspension, revocation,
limitation or modification of a permit shall be requested, provided and conducted pursuant to the
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) §24-4-101 et. seq., C.R.S.
1004
Any hearing required by this Chapter shall be presided over by the Chief Engineer of the
Department or by an Administrative Law Judge appointed pursuant to Part 10 of Article 30 of Title
24, C.R.S. If a hearing is held before an Administrative Law Judge and if either party is
dissatisfied with the initial decision of the administrative law judge, then an appeal may be made
to the Chief Engineer, pursuant to §24-4-105 (14) and (15), C.R.S., within thirty days after the
date of service of the initial decision. The appeal shall comply with the requirements of §24-4-105,
C.R.S., and shall specify the findings of fact and conclusions of law the dissatisfied party is
appealing
ssatisfied with the initial decision of the administrative law judge, then an appeal may be made
to the Chief Engineer, pursuant to §24-4-105 (14) and (15), C.R.S., within thirty days after the
date of service of the initial decision. The appeal shall comply with the requirements of §24-4-105,
C.R.S., and shall specify the findings of fact and conclusions of law the dissatisfied party is
appealing. All appeals shall be submitted to the CDOT Headquarters Building, addressed to the
Chief Engineer, Colorado Department of Transportation.
CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS
2 CCR 601-4
Transportation Commission
44
CHAPTER 11 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
1100
The Rules are intended to be consistent with and not be a replacement for the federal
requirements set forth in “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” or the “FAST Act” codified
at 23 U.S.C. 127 effective as of October 1, 2016, and the regulations set forth under Title 23 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, effective as of October 1, 2016, and the “Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),” FHWA, 2009 edition with Revision Numbers 1 and 2
Incorporated, dated May 2012, which are hereby incorporated into these Rules by reference, and
do not include any later amendments.
1101
All referenced laws and regulations shall be available for copying for a reasonable charge or for
public inspection during regular business hours from the Office of Policy and Government
Relations, Colorado Department of Transportation, 2829 W. Howard Pl., Denver, Colorado
80204.
1102
Copies of the referenced material may be obtained from the following locations:
1102.1 Copies of the referenced United States Code may be obtained from the following
address:
Office of the Law Revision Counsel
U.S. House of Representatives
H2-308 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 226-2411
1102.2 Copies of the referenced Code of Federal Regulations may be obtained from the
following address:
U.S. Government Publishing Office
732 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20401
e referenced United States Code may be obtained from the following
address:
Office of the Law Revision Counsel
U.S. House of Representatives
H2-308 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 226-2411
1102.2 Copies of the referenced Code of Federal Regulations may be obtained from the
following address:
U.S. Government Publishing Office
732 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20401
(202) 512-1800
1102.3 Copies of the MUTCD may be obtained from the following address:
Office of Transportation Operations
Federal Highway Administration, Mail Stop: E84-402
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
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