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Chapter 5: Size and Weight Limitations of Vehicles

Effective Date: 04/30/2025 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 045.0004.5.04302025

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Chapter 5

Size and Weight Limitations of Vehicles

Section 1. Authority and Purpose. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) promulgates these rules by authority of W.S. 24-2-105 and W.S. 31-18-804(j) to administer provisions for issuing permits to operate vehicles or loads exceeding legal statutory limits as described in W.S. 31-18-801 through W.S. 31-18-808.

Section 2. Definitions. (Please see W.S. 31-1-101, W.S. 31-5-102, W.S. 31-18-101, W.S. 31-18-203, and W.S. 31-18-801. Definitions are subject to change by legislative action.) The following includes both statutory (s) and administrative (a) definitions:

(a) "Agricultural operations" means the raising and harvesting of their own crops or livestock in this state by farmers or ranchers, their exchange between farmers or ranchers, or the transportation of implements of husbandry to or from farmers or ranchers by persons engaged in the business of selling or repairing such implements. (s)

(b) "Agricultural products" means the produce of husbandry. (a)

(c) "Axle" means common axis of rotation of one (1) or more wheels, whether power driven or freely rotating, and whether in one (1) or more segments, and regardless of the number of wheels carried thereon. (s)

(d) "Axle group" means an assemblage of two (2) or more consecutive axles considered together in determining their combined load effect on a bridge or pavement structure. (s)

(e) "Axle load" means the total load transmitted to the road by an assembly of two

(2) or more wheels whose centers are in one (1) transverse vertical plane or may be included between two (2) parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart extending across the full width of the vehicle. (s)

(f) "Axle measurement" means the distance between axles to the nearest foot. When fractional measurement is exactly one-half foot, the next larger whole number shall be used. (s)

(g) "Camp shack" means portable, on-site living quarters. (a)

(h) "Cargo" means the items or freight to be moved, including items placed on or in a vehicle, towed by a vehicle, or a vehicle itself. (s)

(i) "Coarse aggregate" means material as retained on a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve. (a)

(j) "Commission" means the Transportation Commission of Wyoming. (s)

(k) "Connecting mechanism" means an arrangement of parts interconnecting two (2) or more consecutive axles to a vehicle in such a manner as to equalize the load between axles. (s)

(l) "Construction or off-road machinery tire" means a tire with a minimum width of 18 inches (45.72 cm) as stamped on the tire by the manufacturer and a minimum rim diameter of 25 inches (63.5 cm). (a)

(m) "Crane counterweight" means a weight that exerts an opposite force to balance and stabilize a stationary mechanical system. (a)

(n) "Daylight hours" means one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. (a)

(o) "Department" means the Department of Transportation. (s)

(p) "Director" means the director of the Department of Transportation. (s)

(q) "Dromedary unit" means a box, deck, or plate mounted behind the cab and forward of the fifth wheel on the frame of a truck-tractor not to exceed six (6) feet in length from the back of the cab or sleeper berth. (a)

(r) "Dunnage" means equipment strictly used for loading, unloading, blocking, bracing, and dropping a trailer for operation upon the highway. (a)

(s) "Emergency" means a situation vital to the national defense or an unforeseen circumstance that threatens life or property and requires prompt action. (a)

(t) "Escort" means a vehicle accompanying a movement displaying proper lights, signs, and equipment. (a)

(u) "Exchange" means receiving funds for a service or product. (a)

(v) "Extended period permit" means a permit issued to cover a specific load that allows movement for a specified period and over specified routes or statewide. (a)

(w) "Flags or flagged" means a display of red or fluorescent orange flags not less than 12 square inches. (a)

(x) "Forest products" means logs, poles, posts, rough lumber, wood chips, sawdust, and any other product of the forest which will require further processing. (s)

(y) "Gravel" means pit-run stone, coarse aggregate, and products of screened stone, crushed stone, or a combination thereof. This definition does not include sand, silt, clay, and refined by-products that use gravel, including plant-mixed asphalt, cement treated base, and Portland cement concrete. (a)

(z) "Gross weight" means the total weight of a vehicle and vehicle combinations including the weight of any load carried in or on the vehicle and vehicle combinations. (s)

(aa) "Height" means the total vertical dimension of any vehicle above the ground surface including any load or load-holding device thereon. (s)

(bb) "Highway" means a public way maintained by the Department for the purpose of vehicular travel, including rights-of-way or other interests in land, embankments, retaining walls, culverts, sluices, drainage structures, bridges, railroad-highway crossings, tunnels, signs, guardrails, and protective structures. (s)

(cc) "House trailer" means:

(i) A trailer or semi-trailer which is designed, constructed, and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode, or sleeping place (either permanently or temporarily) and is equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways; or

(ii) A trailer or semi-trailer whose chassis and exterior shell are designed and constructed for use as a house trailer, as defined in preceding paragraph (i), but which is used instead permanently or temporarily for advertising, sales display, or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property for hire or the transportation of property for distribution by a private carrier. (s)

(dd) "Implement of husbandry" means a vehicle or vehicles manufactured or designed and used exclusively for the conduct of agricultural operations and only incidentally operated or moved on highways. (s)

(ee) "Indivisible load" please see "non-divisible load." When Wyoming statutes use the term indivisible load, that load shall be considered a "non-divisible load" for purposes of these rules. (a) (Please see definition [mm] and Section 4 [m].)

(ff) "Interstate or National Defense Highway" means highways designated as part of the interstate system by the Transportation Commission which are signed and marked accordingly. (s)

(gg) "Jib boom extension," "jib boom," or "boom extension" means a structure manufactured as original equipment (OEM) that is attached to the main boom of a crane and is intended to extend the length of the boom. (a)

(hh) "Length" means the total longitudinal dimension of any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any load or load-holding device thereon, but excluding any device or appurtenance attached to the front or rear of a semi-trailer whose function is related to the safety of, or efficient operation of, the unit or contents. Excluded devices include, but are not limited to, air hose glad hands, fifth wheel slide plates, dock bumpers, air deflectors, and refrigeration units. No excluded devices shall be designed or used for carrying cargo. (s)

(ii) "Load" means a weight or quantity of anything resting upon something else regarded as its support. (s)

(jj) "Motor home" means a motor vehicle designed, constructed, and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode, or sleeping place (either permanently or temporarily) but excluding a motor vehicle carrying a camper. (s)

(kk) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle which is self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated on rails. (s)

(ll) "Nearest point of safekeeping" means a towing vehicle's place of business or an applicable repair facility where, on a primary tow, a damaged, disabled, or an abandoned vehicle is transported. In no event shall the distance towed exceed 150 miles as measured from the point where the vehicle is retrieved, or the tow enters the state, to where the tow terminates, or the tow exits the state. The mileage shall be measured in road miles using a recent Official State Highway Map of Wyoming. (a)

(mm) "Non-divisible vehicle or load" means a vehicle or load exceeding statutory size and/or weight limits whose parts are fixed and attached to simulate an operational configuration or whose parts cannot be transported safely or without damage if dismantled or divided.

(i) A non-divisible vehicle (such as a mobile crane, drilling rig, concrete pumper, or well service unit) shall be configured and equipped only as necessary for movement upon the highway.

(ii) The following vehicles shall be considered non-divisible:

(A) Authorized vehicles going to or coming from an emergency;

(B) Vehicles transporting casks of spent nuclear materials; or

material.

(iii) The following allowances shall be permitted as non-divisible:

(A) When determining weight allowance on combination units, a maximum combined total of 2,000 pounds of the following items normally carried by carriers when conducting movements:

(I) Dunnage:

(II) Items relevant to securing loads as indicated in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), including chains, boomers, and tarps;

(III) Safety equipment related to the load, including handrails,

ladders, and stairs; and

(IV) Hand tools for servicing the transport vehicle.

(B) Vehicles equipped with outriggers when transporting only one (1) OEM outrigger pad per outrigger and one (1) non-OEM outrigger pad per outrigger. The pads shall be safely stored and properly secured on the vehicle.

(I) The jib boom shall be manufactured specifically for the crane (by the crane manufacturer and not aftermarket); and

(II) The jib boom can be safely stored on the main boom in the folded configuration originally intended by the manufacturer. As an additional option for carrying the headache ball and hook block outside of the operational configuration, one (1) headache ball or one (1) hook block shall be allowed if properly stored and secured in the manufacture cradle.

(D) Overweight camp shacks not exceeding 2,000 pounds maximum allowable weight when transporting items required for normal use of the individual camp shack being transported. Items not required for living quarters to be occupied shall not be allowed. Items shall be secured to avoid movement during transport. Items to be included in this exemption shall be the following:

(I) Mattresses;

(II) Linens;

(III) Bedding;

(IV) Cookware and dishes;

(V) Personal clothing; and

(VI) Hygiene items for occupants.

(E) Overweight loads containing fuel used for propulsion and/or other fluids required for movement if the tanks containing the fluids are OEM as designed by the manufacturer. Transport vehicles shall be allowed, in accordance with current state and federal regulations, if the load combined with the transport vehicle are not overweight. This subsection shall not include transporting the following:

(I) Fluids in storage tanks;

(II) Non-OEM tanks; and

(III) Non-propulsion power sources.

(F) One (1) spreader bar, one (1) jeep, and one (1) booster when transported on a trailer not in operational configuration if the trailer does not exceed maximum allowable weights.

(G) Traction weights when transported on a trailer not in operational configuration if the trailer does not exceed maximum allowable weights.

(nn) "Overweight Loads Office or OWL" means the office within the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) responsible for processing requests to move loads exceeding normal oversize or overweight limits and for administering specific permit programs and permits for exceeding 117,000 pounds gross weight (Class W permits). (a)

(oo) "Operational configuration" means a vehicle's or load's parts when arranged and attached in the manner used when operating on-site for the equipment's designed purpose. This exception in no way allows the transporting of commodities in or on the vehicle or load. (a)

(pp) "Oversize load" means cargo, fixed or unfixed, that exceeds statutory size limits.

(a)

(qq) "Over-the-road bus" means a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment and typically operating on the interstate system or roads previously designated as part of the Federal-aid Primary System. (a)

(rr) "Overweight load" means cargo, fixed or unfixed, that exceeds statutory weight limits. (a)

(ss) "Permit" means a written authorization to move or operate on a highway a vehicle or vehicle with a load of size or weight exceeding the limits as specified by statute, which are limited by this act [law] and regulations of the Department. (s)

(tt) "Permit-issuing authorities" means those people authorized under Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, of these rules to issue oversize and/or overweight permits. (a)

(uu) "Pickup truck" means any motor vehicle, excluding multipurpose vehicles and passenger cars, designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of property with an attached open cargo box directly behind the passenger compartment and designed to be equipped with a tailgate which can be lowered or opened to load or unload property or cargo. (s)

(vv) "Pneumatic tire" means every tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load. (s)

(ww) "Pole trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach, or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads as poles, pipes, or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. (s)

(xx) "Primary and secondary highways" means highways which are designated as part of the primary or secondary system by the Transportation Commission which are signed and marked accordingly. (s)

(yy) "Primary tow" means the first time a vehicle is attached to a tow vehicle for removal. Once a towed vehicle is disconnected or dropped from the tow vehicle as part of the original tow, any subsequent tows shall be considered secondary tows and be subject to the provisions of W.S. 31-18-802 and W.S. 31-18-804. (a)

(zz) "Produce of husbandry" means unprocessed products of farming or ranching operations derived directly from the soil, including livestock, fish, and bee raising. (a)

(aaa) "Public transit bus" means a vehicle that is regularly and exclusively used as an intrastate public agency transit passenger bus. (a)

(bbb) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle designed primarily as living quarters for recreational, camping, vacation, or travel use which has an electrical system which operates above 12 volts and has a plumbing and heating system. (s)

(ccc) "Registered vehicle" means a vehicle designed to operate primarily upon the highway and that requires licensing in Wyoming. (a)

(ddd) "Resident" means any individual, partnership, or corporation having a principal place of business in Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more. (a)

(eee) "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk, berm, or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. (s)

(fff) "Saddlemount" means a vehicle combination designed and specifically used to tow no more than three (3) trucks or truck-tractors each connected by a saddle to the frame or fifth wheel of the truck or truck-tractor in front of it. (a)

(ggg) "Safety device" means any piece of equipment or mechanism, including rear view mirrors, pin pockets not to exceed three (3) inches on each side, and other devices designated by the director, attached to a vehicle to assure its safe operation and to assure the safe movement of a load hauled by the vehicle. (s)

(i) Acceptable safety devices for width shall include, but not be limited to, the following: rearview mirrors, turn signal lamps, hand-holds for cab entry/egress, splash and spray suppressant devices, and pin pockets (no excluded device shall be designed or used to carry cargo), as well as tire bulge because of load. Safety devices shall also include other equipment as designated by the Federal Highway Administration rules and regulations. (Please see 23 C.F.R. 658.)

(hhh) "Self-issuing permit" means a permit issued and completed by an individual or a carrier. (a)

(iii) "Semi-trailer" means every vehicle of a trailer type not equipped with propelling power so designed for carrying property and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own weight and load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. (s)

(jjj) "Separate movement" means each movement of a vehicle or load to a specified location, all movements of a vehicle or load if completed in the same calendar day, or movement of a vehicle or load outside the state.

(i) Permits may be issued to a vehicle or load that will leave and reenter the state at different locations if it is the most practical route when considering topography and other restrictions including apparent long-term road closures.

(ii) Carriers that change loads while out of the state shall require a second permit to reenter the state.

(iii) Permits are vehicle, load, and route specific. (a)

(kkk) "Single axle" means an assemblage of two (2) or more wheels, whose centers are in one (1) transverse vertical plane or may be included between two (2) parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart extending across the full width of the vehicle. (s)

(lll) "Single unit" means one (1) vehicle or a combination of all trailing components in a heavy haul configuration (such as jeep, trailer, booster, or push truck), including any front or rear overhang. (a)

(mmm)"Slow-moving vehicle emblem" means the Standard American Society of Agricultural Engineers emblem designating a vehicle designed to operate at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less. (a)

(nnn) "Spreader bar" means a trailer's add-on section specifically used for reconfiguring axles to redistribute the weight of a load on the roadway that is separate from the normal trailer configuration. (a)

(ooo) "Statutory limits" means the size and weight limits established by Wyoming law under which a load can be moved over the highway without having to secure a permit. (a)

(ppp) "Super load" means a load that exceeds Class B or C limits. (a)

(qqq) "Tandem axle" means any two (2) or more consecutive load bearing axles whose centers are more than 40 inches, but not more than 96 inches, apart and articulate from an attachment to the vehicle including a variable load suspension or connecting mechanism designed to distribute the load between axles. (s)

(rrr) "Tire width" means the width the manufacturer stamps on the tire. (a)

(sss) "Traction weights" means weight added onto a vehicle and required for propulsion and/or stopping of an overweight vehicle. (a)

(ttt) "Trailer" means every vehicle not equipped with propelling power and designed for carrying property and being drawn by a motor vehicle which carries no part of the weight and load of a trailer on its own wheels. (s)

(uuu) "Transportable home" means and includes the following as defined:

(i) A modular home means a residential dwelling constructed in a factory to a residential construction code other than the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards;

(ii) A prebuilt home means a residential dwelling that is wholly, or in substantial part, made, fabricated, formed, or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation or assembly on a building site. A prebuilt home shall include, but not be limited to, a manufactured home, modular home, and mobile home; or

(iii) A manufactured home means a residential dwelling built in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards which is a unit more than 8 and 1/2 feet in width which is designed, constructed, and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode, or place of business to which wheels may be attached for movement upon streets and highways except a unit used primarily as a mobile laboratory or mobile office. (s)

(vvv) "Triple axle" means three (3) consecutive load bearing axles whose centers are more than 96 inches, but not more than 102 inches, apart and that articulate from an attachment to the vehicle including a connecting mechanism or variable load suspension axle to keep all axles at or below legal limits. (a)

(www) "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. (s)

(xxx) "Truck camper" means a portable unit constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, travel, or camping use, consisting of a roof, floor, and sides, designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. (s)

(yyy) "Truck-tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles but not for loads other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn. For the purpose of this article [rule], a truck-tractor equipped with a dromedary unit shall be considered a part of the weight of the vehicle and not a load thereon and a truck-tractor and semi- trailer engaged in the transportation of automobiles may transport motor vehicles on part of the power unit. (s)

(zzz) "Variable load suspension axle" means an axle that may be adjusted to vary the weight carried by the axle. (s)

(aaaa) "Vehicle" means a device in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon rails or tracks. (s)

(bbbb) "Vehicle combination" means any connected assemblage of a motor vehicle and one (1) or more other vehicles. (s)

(cccc) "Width" means the total outside transverse dimension of a vehicle including any load or load-holding devices thereon, but excluding approved safety devices and tire bulge due to load.

(i) Exclusions to width measurement include the following:

(A) Appurtenances attached to the sides of vehicles whose function relates to the efficient operation of the unit, not to exceed three (3) inches on each side of a vehicle.

(B) Devices including, but not limited to, the following:

(I) Tarp and tarp hardware;

(II) Rear and side door hinges (and their protective hardware);

(III) Rain gutters;

(IV) Side marker lamps:

(V) Hazardous materials placards;

(VI) Wall variations from true flat;

(VII) Corner caps; and

(VIII) Rear facing lights, mounted on the sides of the cabs of truck-tractors to assist the operator in the procedures of safely backing up to a trailer, loading dock, or other backing maneuvers up to nine (9) feet wide. These lights are to be activated only when the vehicle is not moving forward.

(s)

Section 3. Statutory Size and Weight Limits (Exclusive of Permits).

(a) Statutory size limits include vehicles, loads, load-holding devices, and bumpers but do not include approved safety devices.

(b) Permits are required for vehicles and loads exceeding statutory limits.

(i) Width: 8 1/2 feet (102 inches)

(ii) Height: 14 feet

(iii) Length:

(A) 60 feet for single units or semi-trailers in a truck-tractor and semi-

trailer combination.

(B) 81 feet for a semi-trailer, trailer, or double semi-trailer combined length in a truck-tractor and semi-trailer, trailer, or double semi-trailer combination including the connecting mechanism. (Pole trailers shall be allowed to operate under this provision when used with a truck-tractor.)

(I) 48 feet (maximum) for a semi-trailer.

(II) 40 feet (maximum) for a trailer or second semi-trailer (not including the connecting mechanism).

(C) For consecutive towed vehicles, if the weight difference between the vehicles exceeds 5,000 pounds, the heavier towed vehicle shall be directly behind the truck- tractor, and the lighter towed vehicle shall be last.

(D) 85 feet for any vehicle combination other than those listed in the preceding subparagraphs (A) and (B).

(E) No combination shall consist of more than three (3) single vehicles except as provided in (F) (immediately following).

(F) 97 feet for saddlemount combinations consisting of no more than three (3) saddlemounts. Additional vehicles may be transported when safely loaded on a vehicle frame in a properly assembled saddlemount combination.

(iv) Weight:

(A) 20,000 pounds for a single axle.

(B) 36,000 pounds for a tandem axle.

(D) For three (3) or more axles used on bridges measuring more than 8 and 1/2 feet, refer to Gross Weight Table 1.

(E) All other axel groups, when applicable, are governed by the number of axles and axle measurements in accordance with Gross Weight Table 1.

(F) 10,000 pounds each wheel.

(G) 8,000 pounds each wheel with solid tires. All vehicle wheels, except those operated at a speed of less than 10 miles per hour, shall be equipped with pneumatic tires.

(H) 750 pounds per inch of width (as stamped by the manufacturer)

for each steering tire.

(I) 600 pounds per inch of width (as stamped by the manufacturer) for each of the other tires.

(J) Gross Weight:

(I) Up to 117,000 pounds on the interstate in accordance with the formula limitations found in Gross Weight Table 1.

(II) Up to 117,000 pounds on primary and secondary highways in accordance with the formula limitations found in Gross Weight Table 1.

(III) Up to 80,000 pounds on primary and secondary highways in accordance with the formula limitations found in Gross Weight Table 2.

(K) Weight Tables. The following weight tables establish the maximum legal gross weight for vehicles. Gross Weight Table 1 requires checking all

consecutive axle groups to determine legal limits and is referred to as the "inner bridge" system.

(I) Interstate and National Defense Highways. Subject to the limitation imposed by the axle load, no vehicle or vehicle combination shall be operated on interstate or national defense highways exceeding the maximum weight allowed under federal law, unless in compliance with Gross Weight Table 1, corresponding to a distance in feet between the extremes of any axle groups measured longitudinally, to the nearest foot, except that vehicles with two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 36,000 pounds each if the distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more.

(II) Primary and Secondary Highways. Vehicles operating on primary and secondary highways may operate in accordance with Gross Weight Table 1 or Gross Weight Table 2 at the discretion of the operator, as follows:

(1.) For vehicles operating under Gross Weight Table 1, the total gross weight in pounds imposed on the highway by any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles on a vehicle or vehicle combination shall not exceed the value given in Gross Weight Table 1, corresponding to a distance in feet between the extremes of any axle groups measured longitudinally, to the nearest foot. An exception allows that two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 36,000 pounds each if the distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more.

(2.) For vehicles operating under Gross Weight Table 2, the total gross weight in pounds imposed on the highway by a vehicle or vehicle combination shall not exceed the value given in Gross Weight Table 2, corresponding to the distance in feet between the extremes of the vehicle or vehicle combination measured longitudinally to the nearest foot.

(3.) Vehicles with two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles with a distance of less than 22 feet between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets shall comply with Gross Weight Table 1.

Gross Weight Table 1

Distance in feet between the extremes of any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles					Maximum gross weight in pounds carried on any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles
	2 axles	3 axles	4 axles	5 axles	6 axles	7 axles	8 axles	9 or more axles
4	36,000
5	36,000
6	36,000
7	36,000
8	36,000	42,000
9	39,000	42,500
10	40,000	43,500
11		44,000
12		45,000	50,000
13		45,500	50,500
14		46,500	51,500
15		47,000	52,000
16		48,000	52,500	58,000
17		48,500	53,500	58,500
18		49,500	54,000	59,000
19		50,000	54,500	60,000
20		51,000	55,500	60,500	66,000
21		51,500	56,000	61,000	66,500
22		52,500	56,500	61,500	67,000
23		53,000	57,500	62,500	68,000
24		54,000	58,000	63,000	68,500	74,000
25		54,500	58,500	63,500	69,000	74,500
26		55,500	59,500	64,000	69,500	75,000
27		56,000	60,000	65,000	70,000	76,000
28		57,000	60,500	65,500	71,000	76,500	82,000
29		57,500	61,500	66,000	71,500	77,000	82,500
30		58,500	62,000	66,500	72,000	77,500	83,000
31		59,000	62,500	67,500	72,500	78,000	83,500
32		60,000	63,500	68,000	73,000	78,500	84,500	90,000
33			64,000	68,500	74,000	79,000	85,000	90,500
34			64,500	69,000	74,500	80,000	85,500	91,000
35			65,500	70,000	75,000	80,500	86,000	91,500

Gross Weight Table 1 (continued)

Distance in feet between the extremes of any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles					Maximum gross weight in pounds carried on any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles
	2 axles	3 axles	4 axles	5 axles	6 axles	7 axles	8 axles	9 or more axles
36	Two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry 36,000 pounds each if the distance is 36 feet or more between the consecutive sets of tandem axles		66,000	70,500	75,500	81,000	86,500	92,000
37			66,500	71,000	76,000	81,500	87,000	93,000
38			67,500	72,000	77,000	82,000	87,500	93,500
39			68,000	72,500	77,500	82,500	88,500	94,000
40			68,500	73,000	78,000	83,500	89,000	94,500
41			69,500	73,500	78,500	84,000	89,500	95,000
42			70,000	74,000	79,000	84,500	90,000	95,500
43			70,500	75,000	80,000	85,000	90,500	96,000
44			71,500	75,500	80,500	85,500	91,000	96,500
45			72,000	76,000	81,000	86,000	91,500	97,500
46			72,500	76,500	81,500	87,000	92,500	98,000
47			73,500	77,500	82,000	87,500	93,000	98,500
48			74,000	78,000	83,000	88,000	93,500	99,000
49			74,500	78,500	83,500	88,500	94,000	99,500
50			75,500	79,000	84,000	89,000	94,500	100,000
51			76,000	80,000	84,500	89,500	95,000	100,500
52			76,500	80,500	85,000	90,500	95,500	101,000
53			77,500	81,000	86,000	91,000	96,500	102,000
54			78,000	81,500	86,500	91,500	97,000	102,500
55			78,500	82,500	87,000	92,000	97,500	103,000
56			79,500	83,000	87,500	92,500	98,000	103,500
57			80,000	83,500	88,000	93,000	98,500	104,000
58				84,000	89,000	94,000	99,000	104,500
59				85,000	89,500	94,500	99,500	105,000
60				85,500	90,000	95,000	100,500	85,500
61				86,000	90,500	95,500	101,000	106,000
62				87,000	91,000	96,000	101,500	107,000
63				87,500	92,000	97,000	102,000	107,500
64				88,000	92,500	97,500	102,500	108,000
65				88,500	93,000	98,000	103,000	108,500
66				89,000	93,500	98,500	104,000	109,000
67				90,000	94,000	99,000	104,500	110,000
68				90,500	95,000	99,500	105,000	110,500
69				91,000	95,500	100,000	105,500	111,000
70				92,000	96,000	101,000	106,000	111,500
71				92,500	96,500	101,500	106,500	112,000

Gross Weight Table 1 (continued)

Distance in feet between the extremes of any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles				Maximum gross weight in pounds carried on any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles
2 axles	3 axles	4 axles	5 axles	6 axles	7 axles	8 axles	9 or more axles
72			93,000	97,000	102,000	107,000	112,500
73			93,500	98,000	102,500	107,500	113,000
74			94,500	98,500	103,000	108,500	113,500
75			95,000	99,000	104,000	109,000	114,000
76			95,500	99,500	104,500	109,500	115,000
77			96,000	100,000	105,000	110,000	115,500
78			97,000	101,000	105,500	110,500	116,000
79			97,500	101,500	106,000	111,000	116,500
80			98,000	102,000	106,500	111,500	117,000
81			98,500	102,500	107,000	112,000
82			99,000	103,000	108,000	113,000
83			100,000	104,000	108,500	113,500
84				104,500	109,000	114,000
85				105,000	109,500	114,500
86				105,500	110,000	115,000
87				106,000	111,000	115,500
88				107,000	111,500	116,000
89				107,500	112,000	117,000
90				108,000	112,500
91				108,500	113,000
92				109,000	113,500
93				110,000	114,000
94				110,500	115,000
95 or more				111,000	115,500

Gross Weight Table 2

Vehicles with two (2) consecutive sets of tandem axles with a distance of less than 22 feet between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets shall comply with Gross Weight Table 1.
Distance in feet between the extremes of the first and last axle of any vehicle or vehicle combinations	Maximum gross weight in pounds
10	43,500
11	45,000
12	48,000
13	50,000
14	52,000
15	54,000
16	54,000
17	54,000
18	56,000
19	58,000
20	62,000
21	64,000
22	65,000
23	66,000
24	66,000
25	66,000
26	66,000
27	66,000
28	66,000
29	66,000
30	67,000
31	68,000
32	69,000
33	70,000
34	71,000
35	72,000
37	74,000
38	75,000
39	76,000
40	76,000
41	76,000
42	76,000
43	76,000
44	76,000
45	77,000
46	77,400
47	78,300
48 or more	80,000

Section 4. Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available.

(a) Authorized Permit-issuing Authorities. Subject to the conditions in these rules, the following are authorized to issue permits for moving non-divisible oversize and/or overweight loads and vehicles:

(i) Wyoming Highway Patrol

(A) Port of entry personnel;

(B) Overweight Loads Office (OWL); and

(b) Class A Permits (Super Loads). Permits that authorize separate movements of non-divisible loads exceeding Class B or Class C limits. Class A permits shall be approved ONLY by the OWL and are issued by permit-issuing authorities. Loads exceeding 18 feet wide or 18 feet high require the carrier to provide at least 24-hour prior notice. Delayed movements shall notify the OWL. Class A permits are subject to any conditions or restrictions imposed.

(i) Any oversize load exceeding 26 feet wide shall not be authorized for state highway travel when the roadway primarily measures 32 feet wide or less. The OWL may grant exceptions for short distances when safety concerns can be addressed.

(c) Class B and C Permits. Permits that authorize separate movements of non- divisible loads not exceeding Class B and C limits.

(d) Class D Permits. Extended period permits that authorize multiple movements of vehicles without loads or with non-divisible loads or vehicles not exceeding the Class D limits. Class D permits are approved for specified vehicles and loads, routes, and times. Class D permits shall be issued as explained in Section 17, Class D Permits, of these rules.

(e) Class E Permits. Oversize permits that authorize separate movements or extended movement periods. Class E permits are effective for one (1) or more months (not exceeding 90 days) to permit hauling forest products, baled hay or corn stalks, or combine headers. Class E permits shall be issued as explained in Section 19, Class E and Class F Permits, of these rules.

(f) Class F Permits. Overweight permits that authorize separate movements or extended movement periods. Class F permits are effective for one (1) or more months (not exceeding 90 days) to permit hauling forest products, sugar beets, gravel, livestock, and agricultural products in trucks that cannot be weighed at the point of loading on primary and secondary highways ONLY. Class F permits shall be issued as explained in Section 19, Class E and Class F Permits, of these rules.

(g) Class W Permits. Permits that authorize multi-piece loads exceeding 117,000 pounds on primary and secondary highways ONLY. Class W permits shall be issued as explained in Section 20, Class W Permits (Multi-piece Loads Exceeding 117,000 Pounds), of these rules.

(h) Off-load Permits. Permits that authorize vehicles or loads exceeding statutory size and/or weight limits that cannot be safely reduced at the location where the violation was discovered. (Please see W.S. 31-18-805[b].) These permits shall not exceed Class B limits without OWL authority. Off-load permits shall be issued as explained in Section 5, Statutory and Administrative Exemptions, of these rules.

(i) Secondary Tow Permits. Permits for weight that shall be issued as explained in Section 5, Statutory and Administrative Exemptions, of these rules.

(j) Emergency Relief Permits. Oversize and/or overweight permits that authorize separate movements or extended movement periods. Emergency relief permits are issued when the Governor or director determines that greater vehicle weight or size will relieve an economic hardship or benefit Wyoming's or another state's general welfare. Emergency relief permits shall be issued as explained in Section 24, Emergency Relief Permits, of these rules.

(k) Prior Operation Permits. Permits that are issued for unauthorized, non- permitted, and/or size and weight violations for exceeding statutory or permit limits.

(l) Class B, C, and D Permit Limits. Permit limits shall not exceed the following:

Measurement	Class B and Class C Limits	Class D Limits
Width	18 feet	12 feet
Height	17 feet	15 feet
Length (single unit or part of a combination)	Not applicable	75 feet
Length (overall vehicle or combination)	120 feet	120 feet
Weight (single axle)	25,000 pounds	25,000 pounds
Weight (single axle when included in a tandem axle)	29,000 pounds	29,000 pounds

Measurement	Class B and Class C Limits	Class D Limits
Weight (tandem axle)	55,000 pounds	55,000 pounds
Weight (triple axle)	65,000 pounds	65,000 pounds

(i) All other axle groups are governed by the number of axles and axle measurements. Any axle configuration not listed in the Maximum Allowable Table shall be approved by the OWL and may have to be analyzed by the Department's Bridge Program. (See the Maximum Allowable Table at the end of this section.).

Measurement

Class B and Class C Limits

Class D Limits

Gross Weight

160,000 pounds

Weight (single axle with construction or off-road

machinery tires)

55,000 pounds

(ii) Variable Load Suspension Axle. If any axle group containing a variable load suspension axle exceeds legal or allowable weight without using the variable load suspension axle, the variable load suspension axle shall be used to the extent that it assumes sufficient weight to keep the axle group with which it is used within legal weight for a divisible load or permissible weight for a non-divisible load. Note: Variable load suspension axles are known by many names including, but not limited to, flip axle, lift axle, tag axle, and "Joe Dog."

(A) Vehicles equipped with a functional variable load suspension axle shall be required to put the axle into use if the vehicle is overweight and the use of the axle will reduce the amount of overweight on an axle group, an inner bridge, or a gross.

(B) In certain cases, the use of a variable load suspension axle may reduce the allowable weights a vehicle may carry. If the allowable weight is reduced due to decreased bridge between axle groups, and the OWL approves, using the axle is not required.

(m) Non-divisble Loads. Such loads as defined in Section 2(mm) of these rules shall be governed according to the following:

(i) For single units, it shall be permissible to issue a permit to an overweight motor vehicle pulling a trailer if the trailer does not transmit more than 500 pounds tongue weight onto the overweight motor vehicle and/or does not result in a greater overage than the single unit by itself. Carriers using this configuration shall use Weight Table 1.

(A) If possible, all overweight loads shall be arranged to equalize the weight approximately between axles or axle groups.

(ii) When an oversize load includes two (2) or more items hauled along with a one-piece oversize item that has been permitted for its oversize, the two (2) or more pieces shall be allowed if the entire load is being transported or hauled on the same vehicle or trailer, and their combined dimensions do not exceed the dimensions or change the configuration of the permitted portion of the load.

(A) Under no circumstances shall the permitted portion be allowed for the continuous transportation of divisible oversize loads.

(n) Oversize Vehicle Transport of Legal Loads. Oversize vehicles may be used to transport legal loads that are smaller and lighter than the vehicles were designed to transport; however, all oversize and/or overweight loads shall meet non-divisible load requirements. Appropriate permits shall also be required for all moves.

(o) Oversize and/or Overweight Vehicles and/or Loads On or Near Highways. Oversize and/or overweight vehicles or loads meeting allowable Class B and Class C limits shall not be required to obtain a permit if the load or vehicle is crossing a highway, upon the highway surface, or perpendicular to the highway, but shall comply with the safety measures in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves. Any movement of this type that exceeds Class B and Class C limits shall obtain proper authorization from the OWL before beginning the move.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TABLE

Axles are shown together if the distance from center to center of two (2) consecutive axles is less than seven (7) feet, six (6) inches.

AXLE CONFIGURATION (NUMBER OF AXLES)	MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	25,000
OO	55,000
OOO	65,000
OOOO	74,000
OOOOO	85,000
OOOOOO	90,000

3 AXLES (Not to exceed 25,000 on a single axle or 55,000 on a 2- axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	8' OO	70,000
O	9' OO	71,000
O	10' OOO	72,000
O	11' OO	73,500
O	12' OOO	75,000
O	13' OO	77,500
O	14' OO	80,000

4 AXLES SINGLE AXLE/3-AXLE GROUP (Not to exceed 25,000 on a single axle or 65,000 on a 3- axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	8' OOO	81,000
O	9' OOO	81,500
O	10' OOO	82,000
O	11' OOO	84,000
O	12' OOO	86,000
O	13' OOO	88,000
O	14' OOO	90,000

TANDEM/TANDEM COMBINATION (Not to exceed 55,000 on either 2-axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OO	8' OO	84,000
OO	9' OO	88,000
OO	10' OO	92,000
OO	11' OO	96,000
OO	12' OO	100,000
OO	13' OO	104,000
OO	14' OO	106,000
OO	15' OO	108,000
OO	16' OO	110,000

TANDEM/SINGLE/SINGLE COMBINATION				MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OO	8'	O	9'	O	83,000
55,000		14,000	14,000		83,000
OO	8'	O	9'	O	90,000
50,000		20,000	20,000		90,000
OO	8'	O	9'	O	92,000
42,000		25,000	25,000		92,000
OO	8'	O	12'	O	95,000
55,000		20,000	20,000		95,000
OO	10'	O	9'	O	89,000
55,000		17,000	17,000		89,000
OO	10'	O	9'	O	94,000
50,000		22,000	22,000		94,000
OO	10'	O	9'	O	96,000
46,000		25,000	25,000		96,000
OO	10'	O	10'	O	97,000
55,000		21,000	21,000		97,000
OO	12'	O	9'	O	100,000
50,000		25,000	25,000		100,000
OO	12'	O	9'	O	100,000
55,000		22,500	22,500		100,000
OO	14'	O	9'	O	105,000
55,000		25,000	25,000		105,000

5 AXLES (Not to exceed 55,000 on either 2-axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OO	8' OO	84,000
OO	9' OO	88,000
OO	10' OO	92,000
OO	11' OO	96,000
OO	12' OO	100,000
OO	13' OO	104,000
OO	14' OO	106,000
OO	15' OO	108,000
OO	16' OO	110,000

5 AXLES 3-AXLE GROUP/TANDEM COMBINATION (Not to exceed 65,000 on a 3-axle group or 55,000 on a 2- axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OOO	8' OO	90,000
OOO	9' OO	92,000
OOO	10' OO	94,000
OOO	11' OO	97,000
OOO	12' OO	100,000
OO	13' OO	102,500
OOO	14' OO	105,000
OOO	15' OO	108,000
OOO	16' OO	111,000
OOO	17' OO	115,500
OOO	18' OO	120,000

SINGLE/4-AXLE GROUP COMBINATION (Not to exceed 25,000 on a single axle or74,000 on a 4-axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	8' OOOO	86,000
O	9' OOOO	87,000
O	10' OOOO	88,000
O	11' OOOO	89,500
O	12' OOOO	91,000
O	13' OOOO	93,500
O	14' OOOO	96,000
O	15' OOOO	97,500
O	16' OOOO	99,000

6 AXLES 3-TANDEM COMBINATION (Not to exceed 55,000 on any tandem axle)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OO	8' OO 8' OO	102,000
OO	9' OO 9' OO	106,500
OO	10' OO 10' OO	111,000
OO	11' OO 11' OO	117,000
OO	12' OO 12' OO	123,000
OO	13' OO 13' OO	129,000
OO	14' OO 14' OO	135,000
OO	15' OO 15' OO	145,500
OO	16' OO 16' OO	156,000
OO	17' OO 17' OO	160,500
OO	18' OO 18' OO	165,000

3-AXLE GROUP/3-AXLE GROUP COMBINATION (Not to exceed 65,000 on either 3-axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OOO	8' OOO	96,000
OOO	9' OOO	100,000
OOO	10' OOO	104,000
OOO	11' OOO	107,000
OOO	12' OOO	110,000
OOO	13' OOO	113,000
OOO	14' OOO	116,000
OOO	15' OOO	120,000
OOO	16' OOO	124,000
OOO	17' OOO	127,000
OOO	18' OOO	130,000

4-AXLE GROUP/TANDEM COMBINATION (Not to exceed 74,000 on a 4-axle group or 55,000 on a 5- axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OOOO	8' OO	88,000
OOOO	9' OO	90,000
OOOO	10' OO	98,000
OOOO	11' OO	101,000
OOOO	12' OO	103,000
OOOO	13' OO	106,000
OOOO	14' OO	110,000
OOOO	15' OO	114,000
OOOO	16' OO	119,000
OOOO	17' OO	126,000
OOOO	18' OO	129,000

SINGLE AXLE/5-AXLE GROUP COMBINATION (Not to exceed 25,000 on a single axle or 85,000 on a 5-axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	8' OOOOO	92,000
O	9' OOOOO	93,500
O	10' OOOOO	95,000
O	11' OOOOO	96,000
O	12' OOOOO	97,000
O	13' OOOOO	98,000
O	14' OOOOO	99,000
O	15' OOOOO	100,000
O	16' OOOOO	101,000
O	17' OOOOO	101,500
O	18' OOOOO	102,000

SINGLE AXLES IN COMBINATION (Not to exceed 25,000 on any single axle)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
O	9' O		50,000
O	9' O 9' O		75,000
O	9' O 9' O 9' O		100,000
O	9' O 9' O 9' O 9' O	22,500 per axle	112,500
O	9' O 9' O 9' O 9' O 9' O	22,500 per axle	135,000
O	10' O 10' O 10' O 10' O	25,000 per axle	125,000
O	10' O 10' O 10' O 10' O 10' O	25,000 per axle	150,000

4-AXLE GROUP/3-AXLE GROUP COMBINATION (Not to exceed 74,000 on a 4-axle group or 65,000 on a 3- axle group)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OOOO	8' OOO	97,000
OOOO	9' OOO	100,000
OOOO	10' OOO	104,000
OOOO	11' OOO	107,000
OOOO	12' OOO	111,000
OOOO	13' OOO	115,000
OOOO	14' OOO	121,000
OOOO	15' OOO	127,000
OOOO	16' OOO	135,000
OOOO	17' OOO	139,000

5-AXLE GROUP/TANDEM COMBINATION (Not to exceed 85,000 on a 5-axle group or 55,000 on a tandem axle)		MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
OOOOO	13' OO	112,000
OOOOO	14' OO	114,000
OOOOO	15' OO	116,000
OOOOO	16' OO	118,000

Section 5. Statutory and Administrative Exemptions. The following have been exempted from one (1) or more statutory limits:

(a) Primary Tow of Damaged, Disabled, or Abandoned Oversize Vehicles (as prescribed in W.S. 31-18-808[a]) to the Nearest Point of Safekeeping. Any subsequent (secondary) move of disabled oversize vehicles shall be reduced to meet non-divisible load requirements and shall require a separate oversize permit.

(b) Primary Tow of Damaged, Disabled, or Abandoned Overweight Vehicles. If a wrecker and/or combination unit is overweight when it is towing a vehicle or combination from a crash or motorist assist, the primary move shall be exempt from any permits whether traveling by a port of entry or to the nearest point of safekeeping. Any subsequent (secondary) moves by a towing or wrecker company of a damaged, disabled, or abandoned overweight vehicle or combination after the first movement shall require a permit. Secondary tow permits for subsequent moves are available for a maximum of one (1) year for a $50 fee per tow truck and shall be reduced to meet non-divisible load requirements. Weights shall not exceed Class B limits.

(c) Implements and Produce of Husbandry. Please see Section 21, Implements and Produce of Husbandry Moved by Farmers and Ranchers, and Section 22, Implement Dealers, of these rules.

(d) Forest Products, Gravel, and Agricultural Products. For such products that cannot be weighed at point of loading on primary and secondary highways ONLY, please see Section 19, Class E and Class F Permits, of these rules.

(e) Permits for Multi-piece Divisible Loads (Exceeding 117,000 Pounds) on Primary and Secondary Highways ONLY. Please see Section 20, Class W Permits (Multi- piece Loads Exceeding 117,000 Pounds), of these rules.

(f) Non-commercial Motor Homes, House Trailers, and Truck Campers in Compliance with W.S. 31-18-802(a)(i)(A). Please see Section 18, Moves of Recreation Vehicles, of these rules.

(g) Off-load Permits. If the Department permit-issuing authority determines that a vehicle or load exceeding statutory limits cannot safely be reduced at the location where the violation was discovered, an off-load permit may be issued. These permits authorize separate movements of divisible loads not exceeding Class B limits without Overweight Loads Office (OWL) authority to the nearest location (figured by determining the least number of miles traveled on any highway) for reduction in size and/or weight. If the Department determines that carriers are abusing this permit, the load shall be reduced at the violation location or returned to point of loading, regardless of the cost or inconvenience to the carrier.

(h) Over-the-road Buses, Public Transit Buses, or Motor Homes. The weight limit on a single axle is increased to 24,000 pounds on interstate highways with a one-mile allowance to access terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest. As used in this

paragraph, "motor home" means a multipurpose passenger vehicle with motive power that is designed to provide temporary residential accommodations, as evidenced by the presence of at least four (4) of the following facilities:

(i) Cooking;

(ii) Refrigeration or ice box;

(iii) Self-contained toilet;

(iv) Heating and/or air conditioning;

(v) Potable water supply system, including faucet and a sink; and

(vi) Separate 100- to 125-volt electrical power supply and/or propane.

(i) Stinger-steered Automobiles. These vehicles may exceed 60 feet in single vehicle length, and the power unit may haul freight on backhauls while remaining classified as a truck-tractor, if the combination's overall length does not exceed 80 feet and the overhang does not exceed four (4) feet to the front and six (6) feet to the rear. As used in this paragraph, "overall length" does not include load overhangs or extendable ramps (flippers) used to achieve the overhangs only when the flippers are supporting a vehicle. "Stinger-steered" means a truck- tractor semi-trailer wherein the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame behind and below the

power unit's rearmost axle.

(j) Towaway Trailers Transport Combinations. Such combinations that do not have an overall length more than 82 feet are exempt from the 48-foot length on the semi-trailer and 40-foot length on the trailer or second semi-trailer specified in W.S. 31-18-802(a)(iv)(B). As used in this paragraph, "towaway trailer transporter combination" means a truck-tractor, semi-trailer, trailer, or double semi-trailer combination with a maximum total weight of 26,000 pounds and in which the trailers or semi-trailers carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers or semi-trailers (Fixing

America's Surface Transportation or FAST Act Section 5523). Note: this subsection refers to the combination's trailer lengths.

(k) Emergency Vehicles. As used in this paragraph, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed for use under emergency conditions to transport personnel and equipment, support fire suppression, and mitigate other hazardous situations.

(i) These vehicles shall be allowed the following maximum gross vehicle weights (GVWs) on interstate highways ONLY with a one-mile allowance to access terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest:

(A) 86,000 pounds total maximum GVW;

(B) 24,000 pounds on a single steering axle;

(D) 62,000 pounds on a tandem axle; and

(E) 52,000 pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.

(ii) An emergency vehicle within the specific weight limits listed in the previous subsection (k)(i)(A-E), shall not require an overweight permit. If the emergency vehicle is not responding to a local emergency and exceeds Class B limits, the carrier shall obtain authorization from the OWL before traveling on any Wyoming highway.

(l) Natural Gas Vehicles. If operated by an engine fueled primarily by natural gas, such vehicles may exceed any vehicle weight limit up to an 82,000-pound maximum GVW by an amount that is equal to the difference between the vehicle weight attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system carried by the vehicle and weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system on interstate highways with a one-mile allowance to access terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest.

(i) A vehicle may exceed these limits on the power unit for single axle, tandem axle, and federal bridge formula maximum weights if the weight on the power unit does not exceed 2,000 pounds and total GVW does not exceed 82,000 pounds.

(m) Motor Vehicles with Idle Reduction Technology or Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). Motor vehicles that use an idle reduction technology or APU to promote fuel use and emissions reductions from engine idling may be allowed up to an additional 550 pounds total in gross axle or bridge formula weight limits.

(i) To be eligible for this exception, the vehicle operator shall prove the

following:

(A) APU weight by written certification; and

(B) Demonstration and certification that the idle reduction technology

functions at all times.

(ii) Written APU weight certification shall be available if the vehicle is found to be overweight. The additional weight allowed cannot exceed 550 pounds or the weight certified, whichever is less.

Section 6. Permit Fees.

(a) Class A, B, C, Prior-operation, and Off-load Permit Fees for Oversize Loads.

Fees shall be $25 for any vehicle or load exceeding the statutory limits, plus an additional three

(3) cents for each foot or fraction thereof exceeding the following dimensions for each mile traveled:

(i) Width: 15 feet;

(ii) Height: 15 feet; and

(iii) Length (single unit): 75 feet.

(b) Class A, B, C, D, Prior-operation, and Off-load Permit Fees for Overweight Loads. Fees shall be six (6) cents for each ton or fraction thereof exceeding the statutory limits for each mile traveled, with a $40 minimum fee.

(c) Loads Exceeding 125 Tons (250,000 pounds) or Allowable Weights. Permits for such loads may require additional analysis to determine routing, structure, and highway capabilities to withstand the load. Permits shall not be issued until the permit holder has paid all costs the Department incurs to process the permit. These costs shall include amounts spent analyzing routes and the cost of sending personnel to accompany load movement.

(d) Class D Permit Fees. Fees are $50 for oversize and $40 (minimum) for overweight. The overweight fee is computed at six (6) cents per ton mile or fraction thereof on weight exceeding the statutory limit. The applicant shall declare the total mileage when applying.

(e) Class E and F Permit Fees. Fees are as follows:

(i) $15 fee for a single trip permit, and

(ii) $50 fee for an extended period not exceeding 90 days.

(f) Commercial Moves for Oversize Recreational Vehicles. The permit fee shall be $250.

(g) Custom Harvest Fee. The fee for a 90-day permit is $50 for oversize and $40 (minimum) for overweight. The overweight fee is computed at six (6) cents per ton mile or fraction thereof on weight exceeding the statutory limit.

Section 7. Permitted Hours and Dates of Movement; Weather Conditions.

(a) The movement of any oversize load or vehicle shall be made only during daylight hours, except for the following:

(i) With Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) permission.

(ii) A single unit as part of a combination exceeding 60 feet long, properly permitted, signed, and lighted as required in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, if the overall combination length is less than 110 feet.

(iii) A single unit alone exceeding 60 feet long, properly permitted, signed, and lighted as required in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, if the total single unit length does not exceed 75 feet.

(iv) A load up to 10 feet wide properly permitted and equipped as required in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, on INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS ONLY (with a 5-mile allowance given on primary and secondary highways for food, fuel, services, and/or terminal or point of delivery).

(v) If properly permitted, signed, and lighted as required in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, and escorted as required in Section 10, Escort Equipment, a vehicle or load responding to an emergency or train derailment location (not including the return trip) as determined by the WHP shall be allowed to operate after hours as follows:

(A) Interstate Highways. A vehicle or load more than 10 feet wide shall have one (1) escort to the rear.

(B) Primary and Secondary Highways. A vehicle or load more than eight (8) feet, six (6) inches wide shall have one (1) front escort and one (1) rear escort.

Section 7(a)(ii).

(vi) Permit-issuing authorities may restrict movements to daylight hours of minimum traffic volume. These hours may be stipulated as a condition of the permit.

(vii) Any load exceeding 18 feet wide shall not be allowed to travel on any primary and secondary highway during hours of local school bus traffic or heavy commuter traffic (as determined by the Overweight Loads Office [OWL]).

(b) Overweight movements meeting legal-size requirements may move with a permit and are not limited to operating during daylight hours.

(c) Permits shall be issued for a reasonable period to complete the movement, but not to exceed four (4) days. The Department shall take extenuating circumstances (such as illness, weather, mechanical problems, and so forth) into account in determining whether to grant an extension. Date extensions may be obtained from the appropriate permit-issuing authority.

(d) Oversize movements requiring escorts shall not be allowed on legal holidays or during local celebrations when heavy local traffic is anticipated. Legal holidays when travel shall be restricted are the following:

(i) New Year's Day - January 1

(ii) Memorial Day - last Monday in May

(iii) Independence Day - July 4

(iv) Labor Day - first Monday in September

(v) Thanksgiving Day - fourth Thursday in November, restricted on Thanksgiving Day only

(vi) Christmas Day - December 25

(e) Moves requiring escorts shall not be permitted to travel from one-half hour after sunset the evening before a holiday until one-half hour before sunrise the day after the holiday.

(i) When a holiday is combined with a weekend for a three-day weekend, these restrictions shall be in force from one-half hour after sunset the day preceding the holiday weekend until one-half hour before sunrise the day following the holiday weekend.

(ii) When a holiday falls on a Saturday, no move requiring escorts shall be permitted from one-half hour after sunset Thursday until one-half hour before sunrise Monday.

(iii) When a holiday falls on a Sunday, no move requiring escorts shall be permitted from one-half hour after sunset Friday until one-half hour before sunrise Tuesday. Permits requiring escorts during holiday weekends or as determined by the OWL may exceed four (4) days.

(f) In cases of extreme emergencies where oversize and/or overweight moves requiring escorts must be made on legal holidays or weekends, the WHP shall be contacted. If the WHP concurs the move is necessary, it shall assist in obtaining the appropriate permission.

(g) The Department or WHP may halt or limit any movement damaging the highway or posing a hazard to the motoring public.

(h) Oversize and/or overweight loads may be restricted during inclement weather on ice- and snow-covered highways. Inclement weather includes conditions that highly impact travel (such as black ice, slick spots, drifted and blowing snow, or reduced visibility). Transportable homes, office trailers, and all other vehicles prone to blowing over or being blown off the highway shall observe closures to light, high-profile vehicles and not travel in strong winds or other extreme blow-over conditions.

(i) Oversize and/or overweight loads shall not be allowed to move if the highway is restricted to no unnecessary travel or if the chain law is in effect. The Department or WHP may restrict specific oversize and/or overweight load movements because of inclement weather. A load may proceed or return to the nearest parking area or town. At no time shall the move continue beyond these points unless WHP approves.

(ii) Weather-related restrictions are as follows:

(A) Class 1 Restriction. This restriction includes mobile homes and all light oversize loads. Generally, when maintenance implements "9-4" conditions, this automatically create a Class 1 Restriction. If maintenance has not issued "9-4" conditions, a trooper may issue a Class 1 Restriction based on the trooper's individual observation of high wind conditions in a particular area.

(B) Class 2 Restriction. Only escorted movements shall be restricted.

restricted.

(D) Class 4 Restriction. All oversize movements shall be restricted.

These restrictions do not apply to loads that are only overweight.

Section 8. Safety Measures and Moves. All oversize and/or overweight movements shall observe the following stipulations during the movement:

(a) Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem. Movements designed for operation at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the vehicle. Equipment or vehicles being hauled at speeds over 25 miles per hour shall have the slow-moving vehicle emblem covered or removed.

(b) Flags. Oversize movements are confined to daylight hours when travel conditions are favorable, except as provided in Section 7, Permitted Hours and Dates of Movement; Weather Conditions. The minimum flag size is 12 square inches, and flags shall be red or fluorescent orange. Flags shall be placed in the following manner:

(i) Front - fastened to each front corner of the vehicle and/or load if it exceeds legal width.

(ii) Rear - fastened to each rear corner of the vehicle and/or load if it exceeds

legal width.

(iii) Side - fastened to mark any extremity when the extremity is wider than the front or rear of the vehicle and/or load.

(iv) Rear overhang on all oversize loads - fastened to the rear overhang that exceeds the end vehicle by four (4) feet or more.

(A) If the overhang is two (2) feet wide or less, only one (1) flag is

required on the end.

(B) If the overhang exceeds two (2) feet wide, two (2) flags are required to indicate overhang width.

(c) Over Length Loads Authorized to Travel After Daylight Hours. Such loads shall require a red lamp and red reflector on each corner of the load. The lamp and reflector shall be visible from the rear and from each side to indicate maximum overhang. These lights shall be clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from each side and rear of the vehicle.

(d) Overwidth Vehicles or Loads Authorized to Travel After Daylight Hours. Such vehicles or loads shall require an amber clearance light on each front corner and a red clearance light on each rear corner of the load or vehicle, whichever is wider, as well as any extremity or projection. Such loads shall also display a revolving amber light, amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.

(e) Warning Signs. Oversize movements shall display warning signs that read OVERSIZE LOAD and that are fully visible from the front and rear. The signs shall have a yellow background and be at least 60 inches wide by 10 inches high, with black letters at least eight (8) inches high and one (1) inch wide printed on a single line. The signs shall be kept clean, shall be fully visible, and shall not cover lights, reflectors, or license plates on the vehicle.

(i) Buses longer than 60 feet, but not exceeding 75 feet, shall not be required to display oversize load signs.

(ii) Oversize load signs shall not be displayed on motor vehicles, semi- trailers, trailers, and escort vehicles after they have completed the permitted move or when such vehicles being operated do not exceed size limits.

(f) Mirrors. Motor vehicles constructed or loaded to obstruct the driver's view to the rear from the driver's position shall be equipped with outside mirrors on both sides and located to reflect to the driver a view of the roadway to the rear of the vehicle. If the vehicle is required to have a rear escort, the rear view mirrors do not have to be positioned outside the

dimensions of the vehicle or load to reflect a view of the roadway to the rear of the vehicle. This paragraph in no way supersedes requirements in W.S. 31-5-954 or Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) §393.80.

(g) Escorts for Width. Two (2) escorts (one front and one rear) shall be required on two-lane primary and secondary routes when any portion of the vehicle or load extends to the left of the highway centerline or the movement is 14 feet wide or greater. One (1) escort (rear) shall be required on interstate and divided highways and four-lane roadways with a left turn center lane when the movement is 15 feet wide or greater. An escorted movement primarily traveling on an interstate or divided highway shall be exempt from two-lane route escort requirements when traveling on a two-lane primary or secondary route is necessary to reach a port of entry and the distance traveled on the two-lane route does not exceed five (5) miles. WHP may require additional escorts depending on load width. Escorts shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the oversize load, unless a shorter distance is necessary to provide control over the move.

(h) Escorts for Length. On two-lane primary and secondary routes, two (2) escorts (one front and one rear) shall be required for movements 110 feet in overall length or for moves that extend to the left of the centerline at any time during the move. On interstate and divided highways, one (1) escort to the rear for length shall be required for movements 150 feet or longer in overall length or at the discretion of the OWL. An escorted movement primarily traveling on an interstate or divided highway shall be exempt from two-lane route escort requirements when traveling on a two-lane primary or secondary route is necessary to reach a port of entry and the distance traveled on the two-lane route does not exceed five (5) miles. Escorts shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the oversize load, unless a shorter distance is necessary to provide control over the move.

(i) Escorts for Rear Overhang. One (1) escort to the rear shall be required on all highways for rear overhangs of 25 feet or more. Escorts shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the oversize load, unless a shorter distance is necessary to provide control over the move. If the equipment has a permanent bumper meeting the requirements of 49

C.F.R. §393.86 for rear impact guards and rear end protection, measurements begin at the rear of the bumper. If the equipment does not have a permanent bumper, measurements begin at the rear of the last tire at the back of the equipment.

(j) Escorts for Height. On all highways, any move exceeding 17 feet shall require an escort to the front with a height-measuring device. Permit-issuing authorities have the discretion to require escorts for heights 17 feet or less. An escort for height shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the load, unless a shorter distance is necessary to provide control over the move.

(k) Escorts for Overweight. Any overweight move with special restrictions imposed by the OWL shall require a rear escort on all highways. The OWL may require additional escorts depending on load restrictions. Escorts shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the load, unless a shorter distance is necessary to provide control over the move.

(l) Headlights and Taillights. All oversize vehicles shall have headlights and taillights illuminated and visible during movement.

(m) Utility Moves to Accommodate Load Movements. The permit holder shall determine if the vehicle or load dimensions can traverse the proposed route safely without damaging the highway, appurtenances, overhead wires, or structures. Should lifting overhead wires be necessary, the permit holder shall notify the utility in charge of such wires. The permit holder shall bear all costs incurred unless the wires are lower than regulations require. If the wires are lower than required, the utility shall pay for such costs.

(n) Local Approval. The permit holder shall contact city and/or county officials for approval for transportation on their roads.

(o) Damage. The permit is in no way a guarantee by the State of Wyoming or its agents that the load shall clear any structure or bridge. The applicant operating under this permit assumes full responsibility for all damage to highways, bridges, and appurtenances resulting from transporting the load described in the permit. The permit holder is also responsible for checking weather conditions and size and weight restrictions before and during the movement.

(p) Ports of Entry. All permitted loads shall stop at the first available port of entry, which shall not exceed five (5) miles from its route for each separate movement, and any port of entry along the route if directed by a regulatory sign, unless the permit-issuing authority approves an exception and such an exception is indicated on the permit.

Section 9. Escort Procedures. The following procedures shall be mandatory minimum requirements for all escorted moves:

(a) Speed Limits. All escorted moves shall follow speed limits imposed by the permit-issuing authority.

(b) Route. All moves shall be made on highways designated on the permit. Alternate routes shall not be used without a permit-issuing authority's prior approval.

(c) Time of Movement. All loads requiring escorts shall be made during daylight hours at the times specified on the permit, except in Section 7, Permitted Hours and Dates of Movement; Weather Conditions.

(d) Weather. Escorted loads shall not be allowed to move if the highway is restricted to no unnecessary travel or if the chain law is in effect. The Department or Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) may restrict movements of specific oversize and/or overweight loads because of inclement weather. A load may proceed or return to the nearest parking area or town. At no time shall the move continue beyond these points unless approved by the WHP.

(e) Traffic. Escorted movements shall be conducted to minimize any impediment to other highway users. An escorted movement shall move to the highway shoulder whenever vehicular traffic behind the movement becomes congested and shall remain off the main traveled portion of the roadway until the following traffic has cleared. Escort vehicles shall not deviate from their primary travel lane in any attempt to force oncoming traffic off the roadway.

(f) Obstacles. When safety dictates, escorted moves approaching narrow bridges or other obstacles posing potential hazards shall be halted. The move shall be removed from the traveled way until the escort vehicle proceeds past the obstacle and halts approaching traffic. A traffic crash with lane blockage shall be considered an obstacle, and escorted moves shall be

allowed to continue only at WHP's discretion. The escorted movement may proceed past the obstacle when safe.

(g) Minimum Number of Escorts. Please refer to preceding Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, for escort requirements.

(h) Two (2) Oversize Load Convoys. Two (2) oversize loads, each requiring escorts, may travel together on a two-lane highway and shall maintain a distance of approximately 1,000 feet apart if neither load exceeds 16 feet wide or 110 feet overall length and both loads are less than 16 feet high. One (1) escort in front of the first load and one (1) escort behind the second load shall be maintained at a distance of approximately 1,000 feet from the movement, unless a shorter distance is necessary to control the movement. On interstate or four-lane highways, if neither load exceeds 18 feet wide or 130 feet overall length and both loads are less than 16 feet high, one (1) escort to the second load's rear shall be maintained at a distance of about 1,000 feet, unless a shorter distance is needed to control the movement.

(i) Three (3) Oversize Load Convoys. A third oversize load requiring escorts cannot travel with a group of two (2) oversize loads, but shall remain at a minimum distance of one-half mile from the group unless otherwise authorized by the OWL and shall also have its own escorts.

(j) Four (4) Oversize Load Convoys. A convoy of four (4) oversize loads requiring escorts and not requiring a height pole may travel in two (2) groups separated by a distance of at least one-half mile. Each group shall have its own escorts unless otherwise authorized by the OWL.

(k) Emergency Move Convoys. Emergency moves requiring escorts shall not be allowed to convoy outside daylight hours.

(l) Obstructed Four-lane Divided Highways. When moves are confined to four- lane divided highways, and a segment of one (1) lane is closed for repairs and the other lane is being used for two-way traffic, additional escorts may be required if a special hazard exists or the movement cannot be kept right of the centerline.

(m) Escorted Moves on Interstate and Two-lane Highways. Moves requiring escorts and using the interstate highways and intervening two-lane highways shall need one (1) escort for the interstate and two (2) for the two-lane highways.

(n) Parking. Escort vehicle drivers shall ensure that escorted movements do not park on the highway's main traveled portion or shoulder unless it becomes necessary in an emergency or to pass an obstacle properly. Should it be necessary to park an oversize movement because of an emergency, the load shall be adequately protected by flagmen, flares, an escort vehicle, and/or other suitable warning devices.

Section 10. Escort Equipment. The following requirements are the minimum equipment needed for escorting oversize and/or overweight movements:

(a) Escort Vehicles. Vehicles shall be licensed, single motor vehicles meeting minimum statutory requirements of a motor vehicle. Motorcycles or vehicles in combination shall not be allowed to serve as escort vehicles.

(b) Flashing Lights. Escort vehicles shall display a revolving amber light, amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Flashing lights shall not be used when not accompanying an approved permitted move.

(c) Signs. Escort vehicles shall display warning signs as described in Section 8(e) of these rules. Oversize load signs shall not be displayed except when the vehicle is actually escorting an oversize load.

(d) Additional Signs. When the Department designates a bridge as Reduced Speed, a warning sign that reads CAUTION: This vehicle must slow down to 5 mph to cross bridges is required. The signs shall have a yellow background and be at least 60 inches wide by 10 inches high and displayed on the rear of the vehicle or load. The word CAUTION shall be in black letters at least eight (8) inches high and with two-inch wide black lettering for the remaining description. The signs shall be kept clean, shall be fully visible, and shall not cover OVERSIZE LOAD signs, lights, reflectors, or license plates on the vehicle.

(e) Flags. Escort vehicles shall conspicuously display red or fluorescent orange flags mounted on a staff at each end of the oversize load sign. Flags shall be at least 12 square inches.

(f) Headlights. Headlights and taillights on escort vehicles shall be illuminated and visible during movement.

(g) Communications. Escorted vehicles and escort vehicles shall be equipped with two-way radios always capable of transmitting and receiving. Cellular or satellite telephones do not meet this requirement.

(h) Warning and Safety Devices. Escort vehicles shall be equipped with emergency triangles, extra oversize load signs and flags, and a fire extinguisher with a minimum 5-pound capacity and a BC (flammable liquids and electrical equipment) multi-use rating or a 10-pound BC rating for hazardous material loads.

Section 11. Rating and Posting of Highways and Structures. Certain highways and structures may be restricted to loads of less than statutory limits. When a reduced size or weight is necessary, the highway and/or structures shall be posted with maximum allowable limits.

Section 12. Damage to Highways and Structures.

(a) Should damage occur to the roadway, structures, or any highway property during an overweight and/or oversize load move, the permit holder shall:

(i) Immediately stop the movement;

(ii) Contact the Department or Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP); and

(iii) Correct the condition causing the damage.

(b) Regardless of whether a Department inspector accompanies the move, the person or company causing the damage shall reimburse the Department for costs.

(c) Permit issuance or permission shall not be construed to warrant the condition of the highway and/or structures and shall not relieve the holder from responsibility for damages.

Section 13. Penalty for Violation.

(a) Any person failing to comply with these rules shall be subject to the penalties set forth in W.S. 31-18-805, and the permit shall be subject to revocation.

(b) Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed to permit an oversize and/or overweight vehicle that has not previously obtained a permit or permission to be operated on Wyoming highways.

Section 14. National Defense. The size and weight limits set forth in these rules shall not apply to special military movements (military vehicle or load and operator/driver) on the highway system.

Section 15. Procedure for Obtaining Classes of Permits.

(a) A permit shall be obtained on the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) website or from any permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available. Individuals and companies requesting any permit class must, at a minimum, gain approval before movement.

(b) Requests for Class A (super load) permit approval shall be made through the Overweight Loads Office (OWL) on the WHP website. Applications for permits may be approved Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and holidays.

(c) The following information may be needed from individuals and companies requesting any permit class before approval is given:

(i) Name of the company or individual responsible for the move;

(ii) Applicant's address and telephone number;

(iii) Name of the individual requesting permission;

(iv) Definitive description of the load to be moved (make, model number, unit number, serial number, and so forth);

(v) Origin and destination for the move;

(vi) Proposed route of movement, including all highways;

(vii) Total miles to be traveled;

(viii) Axle configuration, including distances between axles and tire size;

(ix) Axle and gross weights;

(x) Overall length, single vehicle length, rear overhang length, width, and height of proposed load;

(xi) All appropriate license numbers, USDOT number, regulatory authority information, and unit numbers; and

(xii) Any other requested information concerning the move.

(d) Individuals or companies without proof of valid base plates and/or registration, a valid USDOT number, or proper regulatory authority (when required) shall not be given a permit or permission.

(e) The permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, may impose restrictions, requirements for lighter loads, alternate

routes, or other conditions to ensure the highway system's structural integrity while minimizing the inconvenience to other highway users.

(f) Requests for all permit classes may be approved if the movement does not exceed the limits indicated in the applicable tables. For some moves, a thorough study of the proposed route is necessary and may require 72 or more hours to complete.

(g) Requests for all permit classes shall be processed upon approval and receipt of the proper permit fees.

Section 16. Class D Permits.

(a) Permits may be obtained for up to one (1) year. These permits shall authorize the movement of vehicles without a load or meeting non-divisible load requirements. Class D permits shall also authorize the movement of a trailer carrying a recreational boat that exceeds statutory weight limits and/or size limits up to 12 feet wide, 15 feet high, and 75 feet long for single vehicles. Class D permits are not authorized for transportable homes (see Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available).

(b) Class D oversize permits are issued to a specific unit, and, if applicable, a power unit, and/or load (a vehicle identification number or serial number shall be required for each specific piece of equipment indicated on the permit). If a piece of equipment is not shown on the permit, the permit is not valid for the move. Oversize vehicles may transport legal-sized loads if this is indicated on the permit.

(i) If required, vehicles shall be properly qualified with Wyoming registration extended period permits. Trip permits for registration shall not be allowed for extended period permits.

(ii) Multiple legal-sized power units owned or leased and operated by the carrier may be indicated on the permit for size only.

(iii) Oversize power units may pull a trailer if that specific trailer is indicated

on the permit.

(iv) Class D oversize permits shall be obtained from the permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available. Applicants shall submit the information as directed in Section 16, Procedure for Obtaining Classes of Permits.

(i) Class D overweight permits are issued to a specific power unit, and, if applicable, a specific trailer and/or load (a vehicle identification number or serial number shall be required for each piece of equipment indicated on the permit). If a piece of equipment is not shown on the permit, the permit is not valid for the move. Class D overweight permits shall be accompanied by an original Class D tracking sheet (with the exceptions discussed in following Section 17[c][ii]). If the original tracking sheet is lost, the overweight Class D permit is void.

(ii) The following may be exempt from the Class D tracking sheet

requirements:

(A) Movers of heavy equipment not designed as highway vehicles (such as loaders or scrapers) who are able to supply an accurate number of miles traveled for a limited area (up to a 10-mile radius); or

(B) Carriers who can supply an accurate number of miles by providing specific destinations and the number of trips.

(d) Class D overweight permits shall be requested for the shortest practical period and shall not exceed six (6) months. If the operation will travel on both primary, secondary, and interstate highway systems, the mileage shall be estimated for each system, with a maximum of 5,000 total combined miles. If the fees are figured on the same amount of overweight for primary, secondary, and interstate highways, the permit shall be honored until the total amount of combined miles for the two (2) highway systems is met or the permit expires, whichever comes first.

(e) Any increase in size and/or weight exceeding legal limits or any change in equipment or configuration shall require a new permit.

(f) Violations of a permit's conditions may result in enforcement action including voiding the permit and shall be considered sufficient cause to deny issuance of Class D permits.

(g) The permit fee for oversize is $50. The minimum permit fee for overweight is

$40. The overweight fee is computed at six (6) cents per ton per mile on weight exceeding the statutory limit.

(h) Any operation or movement other than authorized by the Class D permit shall require a Class A, B, C, or an additional D permit as justified by specific conditions.

(i) The permit and original tracking sheet, if required, shall be carried in the specific vehicle. This permit is power unit, trailer, and load specific (vehicle identification number or serial number required) and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request.

(j) The following safety regulations govern Class D permits:

(i) All movements shall follow the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules.

(ii) Self-propelled equipment that requires and is properly displaying a slow- moving emblem may, instead of oversize load signs and flags, display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.

(iii) All snow removal equipment may operate 24 hours per day when authorized and stated on the permit. Snow removal equipment may, instead of oversize load signs and flags, display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of 2-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Vehicles authorized for snow removal operations may haul sand, for sanding operations or stability, up to the statutory weight limitations.

(iv) Vehicles used only by the Department to clear snow from public highways shall be equipped as specified by the Department.

Section 17. Moves of Recreational Vehicles.

(a) Non-commercial moves of overwidth recreational vehicles are governed by the following:

(i) If the vehicle (not including appurtenances) does not exceed eight (8) feet, six (6) inches wide, no permit is required.

(ii) If the vehicle (not including appurtenances) exceeds eight (8) feet, six (6) inches wide, an oversize permit shall be required. This may be in the form of a single trip Class B or Class D permit.

(b) Commercial moves of overwidth recreational vehicles are provided for in W.S. 31-18-804(d), when the proper fee is collected and a copy of the permit is carried in the vehicle. This may be in the form of a single trip Class B, Class D, or an Oversize Recreational Vehicle permit. This permit may be obtained for up to one (1) year, authorizing the movement of one (1) or more motor homes, house trailers, or truck campers that exceed statutory width. The oversize fee for such a permit shall be $250.

(c) Motor vehicles constructed or loaded to obstruct the driver's view to the rear from the driver's position shall be equipped with outside mirrors on both sides, which shall be located to reflect to the driver a view of the roadway to the rear of the vehicle.

(d) The following safety regulations govern overwidth recreational vehicles:

(i) No additional safety requirements, as explained in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, are imposed upon the movements of recreational vehicles if the vehicle (not including appurtenances) does not exceed eight (8) feet, six (6) inches wide.

(ii) Moves of recreational vehicles (not including appurtenances) exceeding eight (8) feet, six (6) inches wide shall comply with the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves.

(A) Instead of oversize signs and flags as required in Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, moves of recreational vehicles may display a revolving amber light, amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.

(e) Recreational vehicles exceeding any other legal limit imposed by W.S. 31-18-802 other than width are required to comply with the specific statutory requirement.

Section 18. Class E and Class F Permits.

(a) Class E Permits.

(i) Permits may be obtained for hauling forest products up to 112 inches (9 feet, 4 inches) wide and 15 feet high or hauling baled hay or corn stalks or combine headers up to 150 inches wide (12 feet, 6 inches) and 15 feet high. No single load component may exceed 102 inches (8 feet, 6 inches) wide.

(ii) A single trip permit may be obtained from permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, for a $15 fee.

(iii) A permit for 90 days may be obtained from permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, for a $50 fee.

(iv) Vehicles shall be properly qualified with Wyoming registration for extended period permits. Trip permits for registration shall not be allowed for extended period permits.

(v) Movements under these permits shall comply with the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves.

(vi) The permit shall be carried in the specified vehicle. This permit is vehicle and load specific and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request.

(vii) Class E permits shall specify only one (1) power unit, but may list multiple trailer plate information.

(b) Class F Permits.

(i) Permits may be obtained, exclusive of interstate highways, for hauling forest products, sugar beets, gravel, livestock, and agricultural products in vehicles that cannot be weighed at point of loading. Permits shall not be issued for more than 10 percent over legal axle weights and more than 5,000 pounds over legal gross weights (including inner bridges) allowed under Gross Weight Table 1.

(ii) A single trip permit may be obtained from permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, for a $15 fee.

(iii) A permit for 90 continuous days may be obtained from permit-issuing authorities as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, for a

$50 fee.

(iv) Vehicles shall be properly qualified with Wyoming registration for extended period permits. Trip permits for registration shall not be allowed for extended period permits.

(v) The permit shall be carried in the specified vehicle. The permit is vehicle specific and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request.

(vi) Permits shall specify only one (1) power unit, but may list multiple trailer plate information.

Section 19. Class W Permits (Multi-piece Loads Exceeding 117,000 Pounds).

(a) The director or an authorized representative may issue Class W permits for vehicles at weights exceeding the limits allowed in W.S. 31-18-802(a)(vi) (shown in Gross Weight Table 1 of these rules). To qualify for such a permit, these vehicles shall be required to

meet the axle and bridge formula specifications of Title 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) §127 (shown in Gross Weight Table 3) and pursuant to Section 335 of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1991 (104 Statute 2186), Public Law 101-516; and Sections 1023 (d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Permit fees for vehicles operating under this provision shall be paid in accordance with the following rules:

(i) A power unit receiving a Class W permit shall be capable of maintaining a speed of 25 miles per hour on a grade of 5 percent or less when fully loaded.

(ii) Permits may be granted for legal-size vehicles meeting the qualifications found in this section of rules to travel on highways exclusive of interstates.

(iii) Permits may be valid for one (1) year from the issue date. Permits may be obtained from the Overweight Loads Office (OWL). If the company is in compliance with the following paragraph (v), a single trip permit may be obtained from permit-issuing authorities listed in preceding Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, for a six- cent fee for each ton or fraction of a ton exceeding the statutory limits for each mile traveled, with a minimum $40 fee.

(iv) Permit fees shall be in accordance with Table 4, Fees.

(v) Carriers shall not have a conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating to be eligible for Class W permits. Carriers may be eligible to apply for a Class W permit one (1) year after receiving a USDOT number.

(vi) The OWL may audit company records related to Class W permits as necessary to ensure compliance. Carriers shall maintain records for three (3) years.

(vii) Application and permit fees shall be non-refundable. However, a vehicle permit may be transferred to another power unit for a $25 fee if the permitted unit is sold or wrecked.

(viii) Companies shall be required to furnish a certified affidavit of mileage for each vehicle permitted. An entire fleet may be permitted by using the average of all Wyoming miles as established by the previous year's International Registration Plan (IRP) record or other certified record. Vehicles shall be registered in Wyoming for at least 117,000 pounds.

(ix) Any changes in weights and/or mileage shall require the issuance of a new permit with corresponding fees.

(b) The following are penalties for violations:

(i) Any person failing to comply with these rules shall be subject to the penalties set forth in W.S. 31-18-805, and the permit shall be subject to revocation.

(ii) Violating the permit's condition shall void the permit and shall be construed as operating without a permit. The individual power unit permit shall also be canceled.

(iii) Applications and permits of individuals or companies shall be canceled after three (3) violations in a 12-month period.

(iv) Canceled carriers shall submit a new application and pay all required fees (including application fee) for individual power units.

(i) Individuals and companies requesting these permits shall complete a written application and pay a non-refundable $100 application fee.

(ii) Applications may be obtained by writing or contacting the Overweight Loads Office, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY, 82009-3340. Carriers may also obtain an application from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) website.

(iii) Though application and permit fees are non-refundable, a vehicle permit shall be transferable to another power unit for $25 if the permitted unit is sold or wrecked.

Gross Weight Table 3

Bridge	7 axles	8 axles	9 axles	10 axles	11 axles	12 axles	13 axles	14 axles
39							117,000
40							117,500
41							118,000
42							118,500
43							119,500
44							120,000
45							120,500
46							121,000
47							121,500
48							122,000
49						116,500	122,500
50						117,500	123,000
51				106,500	112,000	118,000	123,500
52				108,000	113,500	119,500	125,000
53				107,500	113,000	119,000	124,500
54				108,000	113,500	119,500	125,000
55				108,500	114,000	120,000	126,000
56				109,000	115,000	120,500	126,500
57				109,500	115,500	121,000	127,000
58				110,000	116,000	121,500	127,500
59				111,000	116,500	122,000	128,000
60				111,500	117,000	122,500	128,500
61				112,000	117,500	123,500	129,000
62				112,500	118,000	124,000	129,500
63				113,000	118,500	124,500	130,000
64				113,500	119,000	125,000	130,500

Gross Weight Table 3 (continued)

Bridge	7 axles	8 axles	9 axles	10 axles	11 axles	12 axles	13 axles	14 axles
65				114,000	119,500	125,500	131,000
66				114,500	120,500	126,000	131,500
67				115,000	121,000	126,500	132,500
68				116,000	121,500	127,000	133,000
69				116,500	122,000	127,500	133,500
70				117,000	122,500	128,000	134,000
71				117,500	123,000	128,500	134,500
72				118,000	123,500	129,500	135,000
73				118,500	124,000	130,000	135,500
74				119,000	124,500	130,500	136,000
75				119,500	125,000	131,000	136,500
76				120,000	126,000	131,500	137,000
77				121,000	126,500	132,000	137,500
78				121,500	127,000	132,500	138,000
79				122,000	127,500	133,000	139,000
80				122,500	128,000	133,500	139,500
81			117,500	123,000	128,500	134,000	140,000
82			118,000	123,500	129,000	134,500	140,500
83			118,500	124,000	129,500	135,500	141,000
84			119,000	124,500	130,000	136,000	141,500
85			120,000	125,000	130,500	136,500	142,000
86			120,500	126,000	131,500	137,000	142,500
87			121,000	126,500	132,000	137,500	143,000
88			121,500	127,000	132,500	138,000	143,500
89			122,000	127,500	133,000	138,500	144,000
90		117,500	122,500	128,000	133,500	139,000	144,500

Gross Weight Table 3 (continued)

Bridge	7 axles	8 axles	9 axles	10 axles	11 axles	12 axles	13 axles	14 axles
91		118,000	123,000	128,500	134,000	139,500	145,500	151,000
92		118,500	124,000	129,000	134,500	140,000	146,000	151,500
93		119,000	124,500	129,500	135,000	140,500	146,500	152,000
94		119,500	125,000	130,000	135,500	141,500	147,000	152,500
95		120,500	125,500	131,000	136,000	142,000	147,500	153,000
96	116,000	121,000	126,000	131,500	137,000	142,500	148,000	153,500
97	116,500	121,500	126,500	132,000	137,500	143,000	148,500	154,000
98	117,000	122,000	127,000	132,500	138,000	143,500	149,000	155,000
99	117,500	122,500	127,500	133,000	138,500	144,000	149,500	155,500
100	118,500	123,000	128,000	133,500	139,000	144,500	150,000	156,000
101	119,000	123,500	129,000	134,000	139,500	145,000	150,500	156,500
102	119,500	124,500	129,500	134,500	140,000	145,500	151,000	157,000
103	120,000	125,000	130,000	135,000	140,500	146,000	152,000	157,500
104	120,500	125,500	130,500	136,000	141,000	146,500	152,500	158,000
105	121,000	126,000	131,000	136,500	141,500	147,500	153,000
106	122,000	126,500	131,500	137,000	142,500	148,000	153,500
107	122,500	127,000	132,000	137,500	143,000	148,500	154,000
108	123,000	127,500	132,500	138,000	143,500	149,000	154,500
109	123,500	128,500	133,500	138,500	144,000	149,500	155,000
110	124,000	129,000	134,000	139,000	144,500	150,000	155,500
111	124,500	129,500	134,500	139,5000	145,000	150,500	156,000
112	125,500	130,000	135,000	140,000	145,500	151,000	156,500
113	126,000	130,500	135,500	141,000	146,000	151,500	157,000
114	126,500	131,000	136,000	141,500	146,500	152,000	157,500
115	127,000	131,500	136,500	142,000	147,000	152,500	158,000
116	127,500	132,500	137,000	142,500	148,000	153,500
117	128,000	133,000	138,000	143,000	148,500	154,000
118	129,000	133,500	138,500	143,500	149,000	154,500

Gross Weight Table 3 (continued)

Bridge	7 axles	8 axles	9 axles	10 axles	11 axles	12 axles	13 axles	14 axles
119	129,500	134,000	139,000	144,000	149,500	155,000
120	130,000	134,500	139,500	144,500	150,000	155,500
121	130,500	135,000	140,000	145,000	150,500	156,000
122	131,000	135,500	140,500	146,000	151,000	156,500
123	131,500	136,500	141,000	146,500	151,500	157,000
124	132,500	137,000	141,500	147,000	152,000	157,500
125	133,000	137,500	142,500	147,500	152,500	158,000
126	133,500	138,000	143,000	148,000	153,500
127	134,000	138,500	143,500	148,500	154,000
128	134,500	139,000	144,000	149,000	154,500
129	135,000	139,500	144,500	149,500	155,000
130	136,000	140,500	145,000	150,000	155,500
131	136,500	141,000	145,500	151,000	156,000
132	137,000	141,500	146,000	151,500	156,500
133	137,500	142,000	147,000	152,000	157,000
134	138,000	142,500	147,500	152,500	157,500
135	138,500	143,000	148,000	153,000	158,000
136	139,500	143,500	148,500	153,500

Table 4, Fees

Tons Over 117,000 Pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Miles	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
1 to 25,000	$38	$75	$113	$150	$188	$225	$263	$300
25,001 to 50,000	$75	$150	$225	$300	$375	$450	$525	$600
50,001 to 75,000	$113	$225	$338	$450	$563	$675	$788	$900
75,001 to 100,000	$150	$300	$450	$600	$750	$900	$1,050	$1,200
100,001 to125,000	$188	$375	$563	$750	$938	$1,125	$1,313	$1,500
125,001 to 150,000	$225	$450	$675	$900	$1,125	$1,350	$1,575	$1,800
150,001 to 175,000	$263	$525	$788	$1,050	$1,313	$1,575	$1,838	$2,100
175,001 to 200,000	$300	$600	$900	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800	$2,100	$2,400
200,001 to 225,000	$338	$675	$1,013	$1,350	$1,688	$2,025	$2,363	$2,700
225,001 to 250,000	$375	$750	$1,125	$1,500	$1,875	$2,250	$2,625	$3,000
250,001 to 275,000	$413	$825	$1,238	$1,650	$2,063	$2,475	$2,888	$3,300
275,001 to 300,000	$450	$900	$1,350	$1,800	$2,250	$2,700	$3,150	$3,600
300,001 to 325,000	$488	$975	$1,463	$1,950	$2,438	$2,925	$3,413	$3,900
325,001 to 350,000	$525	$1,050	$1,575	$2,100	$2,625	$3,150	$3,675	$4,200
350,001 to 375,000	$563	$1,125	$1,688	$2,250	$2,813	$3,375	$3,938	$4,500
375,001 to 400,000	$600	$1,200	$1,800	$2,400	$3,000	$3,600	$4,200	$4,800
400,001 to 425,000	$638	$1,275	$1,913	$2,550	$3,188	$3,825	$4,463	$5,100
425,001 to 450,000	$675	$1,350	$2,025	$2,700	$3,375	$4,050	$4,725	$5,400
450,001 to 475,000	$713	$1,425	$2,138	$2,850	$3,563	$4,275	$4,988	$5,700
475,001 to 500,000	$750	$1,500	$2,250	$3,000	$3,750	$4,500	$5,250	$6,000

1. All fees are based on total miles traveled in Wyoming for each power unit.

2. Mileages and weights exceeding any given value in the preceding table shall be calculated at the next highest value.

Table 4, Fees (continued)

Tons Over 117,000 Pounds GVW

Miles	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
1 to 25,000	$338	$375	$413	$450	$488	$525	$563
25,001 to 50,000	$675	$750	$825	$900	$975	$1,050	$1,125
50,001 to 75,000	$1,013	$1,125	$1,238	$1,350	$1,463	$1,575	$1,688
75,001 to 100,000	$1,350	$1,500	$1,650	$1,800	$1,950	$2,100	$2,250
100,001 to125,000	$1,688	$1,875	$2,063	$2,250	$2,438	$2,625	$2,813
125,001 to 150,000	$2,025	$2,250	$2,475	$2,700	$2,925	$3,150	$3,375
150,001 to 175,000	$2,363	$2,625	$2,888	$3,150	$3,413	$3,675	$3,938
175,001 to 200,000	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300	$3,600	$3,900	$4,200	$4,500
200,001 to 225,000	$3,038	$3,375	$3,713	$4,050	$4,388	$4,725	$5,063
225,001 to 250,000	$3,375	$3,750	$4,125	$4,500	$4,875	$5,250	$5,625
250,001 to 275,000	$3,713	$4,125	$4,538	$4,950	$5,363	$5,775	$6,188
275,001 to 300,000	$4,050	$4,500	$4,950	$5,400	$5,850	$6,300	$6,750
300,001 to 325,000	$4,388	$4,875	$5,363	$5,850	$6,338	$6,825	$7,313
325,001 to 350,000	$4,725	$5,250	$5,775	$6,300	$6,825	$7,350	$7,875
350,001 to 375,000	$5,063	$5,625	$6,188	$6,750	$7,313	$7,875	$8,438
375,001 to 400,000	$5,400	$6,000	$6,600	$7,200	$7,800	$8,400	$9,000
400,001 to 425,000	$5,738	$6,375	$7,013	$7,650	$8,288	$8,925	$9,563
425,001 to 450,000	$6,075	$6,750	$7,425	$8,100	$8,775	$9,450	$10,125
450,001 to 475,000	$6,413	$7,125	$7,838	$8,550	$9,263	$9,975	$10,688
475,001 to 500,000	$6,750	$7,500	$8,250	$9,000	$9,750	$10,500	$11,250

1. All fees are based on total miles traveled in Wyoming for each power unit.

2. Mileages and weights exceeding any given value in the preceding table shall be calculated at the next highest value.

Table 4, Fees (continued)

Tons Over 117,000 Pounds GVW

Miles	16	17	18
1 to 25,000	$600	$638	$675
25,001 to 50,000	$1,200	$1,275	$1,350
50,001 to 75,000	$1,800	$1,913	$2,025
75,001 to 100,000	$2,400	$2,550	$2,700
100,001 to125,000	$3,000	$3,188	$3,375
125,001 to 150,000	$3,600	$3,825	$4,050
150,001 to 175,000	$4,200	$4,463	$4,725
175,001 to 200,000	$4,800	$5,100	$5,400
200,001 to 225,000	$5,400	$5,738	$6,075
225,001 to 250,000	$6,000	$6,375	$6,750
250,001 to 275,000	$6,600	$7,013	$7,425
275,001 to 300,000	$7,200	$7,650	$8,100
300,001 to 325,000	$7,800	$8,288	$8,775
325,001 to 350,000	$8,400	$8,925	$9,450
350,001 to 375,000	$9,000	$9,563	$10,125
375,001 to 400,000	$9,600	$10,200	$10,800
400,001 to 425,000	$10,200	$10,838	$11,475
425,001 to 450,000	$10,800	$11,475	$12,150
450,001 to 475,000	$11,400	$12,113	$12,825
475,001 to 500,000	$12,000	$12,750	$13,500

1. All fees are based on total miles traveled in Wyoming for each power unit.

2. Mileages and weights exceeding any given value in the preceding table shall be calculated at the next highest value.

Section 20. Implements and Produce of Husbandry Moved by Farmers and Ranchers.

(a) Oversize moves of implements and produce shall comply with the following:

(i) Wyoming farmers and ranchers, when transporting their own implements or produce of husbandry or exchanging transportation of implements or produce with other farmers or ranchers, may exceed the statutory width and height limits during daylight hours without permit or fee, but shall comply with the safety regulations stated in following Section 21(d).

(ii) Non-Wyoming farmers or ranchers transporting implements or produce of husbandry shall obtain an oversize permit if statutory width and/or height limits are exceeded.

(b) Over length or overweight movements shall meet non-divisible load requirements and require a permit, unless covered in the Class F permit (following subsection [c]).

(c) Class F permits may be obtained to haul forest products, sugar beets, gravel, livestock, and agricultural products that cannot be weighed at point of loading. The permit is exclusive of interstate highways. A permit or permission shall be obtained before transportation begins. The permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request. A single trip permit shall cost $15. A permit for 90 continuous days shall cost $50.

(d) In addition to the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules, the following safety regulations shall apply to oversize moves in agricultural operations:

(i) Movements exceeding 18 feet wide or 17 feet high shall be approved by the Overweight Loads Office (OWL). Calls at 307.777.4376 will be answered Monday through Friday.

(ii) Movements exceeding 16 feet wide or any movement that cannot be kept to the right of the highway centerline shall require escorts as described in Section 9, Escort Procedures. Escorts shall be properly equipped escort vehicles as described in Section 10, Escort Equipment. Escorts for movements exceeding 16 feet high may be required.

(A) Implements and produce of husbandry moved by Wyoming farmers and ranchers are exempt from Section 10(h) only.

(iii) All movements operating at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less and exceeding 8 and 1/2 feet wide shall, in addition to the slow-moving vehicle emblem, display oversize load signs and display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of two- way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.

(iv) Movements exceeding 8 and 1/2 feet in width and operating at speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour shall, instead of the slow-moving vehicle emblem, display warning signs as described Section 8(e) of these rules.

(v) Non-registered, self-propelled implements shall display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Properly equipped escort vehicles, as explained in Section 10, Escort Equipment, may be used instead of this lighting requirement.

(vi) All oversize vehicles or vehicles transporting oversize loads shall have headlights and taillights, if so equipped, illuminated and visible during movement.

(e) The farmer or rancher shall contact city and/or county officials for approval for transportation on their roads.

Section 21. Implement Dealers.

(a) Persons engaged in a business that maintains an inventory of implements of husbandry for sale, lease, rent, or repair that transports implements of husbandry to or from farmers or ranchers are exempt from permit requirements for overwidth or over height loads.

(b) Over length and overweight moves require a permit.

(c) In addition to the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules, oversize moves by implement dealers shall comply with the following safety regulations:

(i) Movements exceeding 18 feet wide or 17 feet high shall be approved by the Overweight Loads Office (OWL) by calling 307.777.4376, Monday through Friday.

(ii) Movements exceeding 16 feet wide or any movement that cannot be kept to the right of the highway centerline shall require escorts as described in Section 9, Escort Procedures. Escort vehicles shall be properly equipped as described in Section 10, Escort Equipment. Escorts for movements exceeding 16 feet high may be required.

(iii) Movements designed for operation at speeds not exceeding 25 miles per hour shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem complying with the provisions of Section 21(d)(iii) of these rules.

(iv) Non-registered, self-propelled implements shall display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle and OVERSIZE LOAD signs. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Properly equipped escort vehicles, as described in Section 10, Escort Equipment, may be used instead of this lighting requirement.

(v) All oversize vehicles or vehicles transporting oversize loads shall have headlights and taillights, if so equipped, illuminated and visible during movement.

Section 22. Custom Agricultural Operations.

(a) Custom agricultural operations means the contracting or for-hire operation of harvesting crops, processing of agricultural products, or fertilizing the soil.

(b) Permit or permission is required before operating oversize and/or overweight vehicles or loads on highways. The carrier shall proceed to the nearest permit-issuing authority as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, to acquire the permit.

(c) The applicant shall declare the highways to be used, the total mileage on those highways, and the size and weight of the vehicles and loads.

(d) A permit may be obtained from any permit-issuing authority as listed in Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, and shall be valid for the time necessary to complete the operation or the vehicle leaves the state, whichever occurs first. Borderline operations (20 air miles either direction) requiring trips across the state line shall not invalidate a permit. The seasonal permit shall be valid for no more than 90 consecutive days from the issue date.

(i) Separate permits shall be required for each specific harvest season. The fee for oversize loads shall be $25 for a single trip and $50 for a 90 consecutive day permit. For vehicles exceeding 15 feet wide, 15 feet high, or a single unit in excess of 75 feet long, a mileage computation shall be required and additional fees computed at three (3) cents per foot or fraction thereof for each mile traveled on the highways.

(ii) The fee for overweight shall be a minimum of $40. The overweight fee is computed at six (6) cents per ton per mile on weight exceeding the statutory limit.

(e) Oversize and/or overweight permits shall be issued only for vehicles or loads meeting non-divisible load requirements. The hauling of combine headers side by side at a width exceeding 102 inches (8 and 1/2 feet), but not exceeding 150 inches (12 feet, 6 inches) and no single component exceeding 102 inches (8 and 1/2 feet) shall be allowed on a separate trailer when the width of the properly permitted vehicle is the same or greater than the width of the headers.

(f) In addition to the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules, the safety regulations for oversize movements in custom agricultural are as follows:

(i) Oversize load signs shall not be displayed on motor vehicles, semi- trailers, trailers, and escort vehicles after they have completed the permitted move or when such vehicles being operated do not exceed size limits.

(ii) Self-propelled equipment requiring and properly displaying a slow- moving vehicle emblem may, instead of oversize signs and flags, display a revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or a pair of two-way flashing amber lights at least four (4) inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.

(iii) Motor vehicles constructed or loaded to obstruct the driver's view to the rear from the driver's position shall be equipped as described in Section 8(f) of these rules.

Section 23. Emergency Relief Permits.

(a) Emergency relief permits are provided for in W.S. 31-18-804(n). These permits may be issued upon a declaration by the Governor or director and when the director determines that the specific statutory requirements have been met. A document shall be issued specifying the size and/or weight limits, commodities, duration, safety measures, fees, and highways the emergency relief permits may be issued for.

(b) In concurrence with Title 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 127(a), overweight vehicles and loads that can be easily dismantled or divided may be permitted for movement on interstate highways in relief of a declared emergency if:

(i) The President has declared the emergency to be a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.§5121, et seq.);

(ii) The permits are issued exclusively to vehicles and loads that are delivering relief supplies; and

(iii) A permit issued shall expire not later than 120 days after the date of the emergency declaration.

(c) A permit or permission is required before operating oversize and/or overweight vehicles or loads on highways. A permit may be obtained from any permit-issuing authority as listed in preceding Section 4, Permit-issuing Authorities and Permit Types Available, of these rules.

(d) The applicant shall declare the highways to be used, the total mileage on those highways, and the size and weight of the vehicles and loads.

(e) Unless otherwise specified in the document, all movements shall follow the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules.

(f) The permit shall be carried in the specified vehicle. This permit is vehicle and load specific and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request.

(g) Emergency relief permits shall specify only one (1) power unit but may list multiple trailer plate information.

For questions regarding the content or application of a specific rule, please contact the agency responsible for the rule. A directory of agencies is also available online. For questions about the rulemaking process, please send your questions and comments to Rules@wyo.gov.