Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry

Rule R912-14

Changes in Utah's Oversized/Overweight Permit Program - Semitrailer Exceeding 48 Feet Length

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Repeal)

DAR File No.: 35266
Filed: 09/19/2011 02:27:08 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication because regulations for oversize/overweight semitrailers are included in the Utah Trucking Guide which is incorporated into Rule R909-2. (DAR NOTE: The proposed amendment to Rule R909-2 is under DAR No. 35262 in this issue, October 15, 2011, of the Bulletin.)

Summary of the rule or change:

The repeal of this rule will eliminate duplication of regulations for oversize/overweight semitrailers which are also included in the Utah Trucking Guide, which is incorporated into Rule R909-2. There are no substantive changes between this rule and the regulations for oversize/overweight semitrailers found in the Utah Trucking Guide. This rule is repealed in its entirety.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 72-7-402

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

small businesses:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

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

There is no anticipated fiscal impact on businesses because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for oversize/overweight semitrailers.

John Njord, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Transportation
Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Linda Barrow at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at lindabarrow@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/14/2011

This rule may become effective on:

11/21/2011

Authorized by:

John Njord, Executive Director

R912. Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry.

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

R912-14-1. Purpose.

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

 

R912-14-2. Authority.

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

 

R912-14-3. Provisions.

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

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

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

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

(b) Rear under ride protection is required.

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

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

 

KEY: trucks, permits

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: July 18, 2005

Notice of Continuation: August 7, 2008

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-7-402]