Code of Colorado Regulations
600 - Department of Transportation
601 - Transportation Commission and Office of Transportation Safety
2 CCR 601-4 - TRANSPORT PERMITS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF EXTRA-LEGAL VEHICLES OR LOADS
Chapter 3 - TRANSPORT PERMITS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Universal Citation: 600 CO Code Regs 3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

300 The following Permits are available:

300.1 Single Trip Permit: A permit that is valid for a single move not to exceed a maximum of five days, as determined by the Department, over designated State Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

300.2 Special Permit: A permit that is valid for only a single one-way trip over designated State Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that exceeds the Maximum Limits. All special permits are subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Rules.

300.3 Annual Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on all State Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that does not exceed the Maximum Limits.

300.4 Annual Non-Interstate Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on all non-Interstate Highways for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load that does not exceed the legal size limits or the maximum weight limits per § 42-4-510(1) (b) (II) and the Bridge Weight Limit map.

300.5 Annual Fleet Permit: Overlength - A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on State Highways but only as authorized by § 42-4-510(11) (a) (II), C.R.S., for overlength public utility Vehicles. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum Limits for Length as designated on the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, and the Rules.

300.6 Annual Fleet Permit: Overweight (LVC) Divisible - A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance for LVCs only, as authorized by § 42-4-510(11) (a) (III) (C), C.R.S.

300.7 Company Fleet Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance on State Highways but only as authorized by § 42-4-510 (1.5), (2) and (11) (a) (V), C.R.S., for Applicants with two or more Vehicles. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum Limits for Annual Permits as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Rules.

300.8 Non-Interstate Fleet Permit: A permit that is valid for one year from the date of issuance for the use of Non-Interstate Highways as authorized in § 42-4-510(11) (a) (VI)(C) and (VII)(D), C.R.S.. Vehicles and/or Loads shall not exceed the Maximum Limits for Annual Non-Interstate Permits as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Rules.

300.9 LVC Overweight Vehicle Transport Permit: A permit issued to a Longer Vehicle Combination, in possession of a Longer Vehicle Permit, which indicates the route of travel, to haul in excess of legal weight on the designated route with a Divisible Load.

300.10 Super Load: A sub-permit of a Chapter 6 Special for Vehicles and/or Loads as referenced in § 42-4-510 (1.7) (a) (I) and (II).

300.11 6-Month Non-Interstate Divisible Load Permit: A permit that is valid for six months from the date of issuance on all Non-Interstate Highways for a power unit and a trailer that has two or three axles that does not exceed the legal size limits or the maximum weight limits per § 42-4-510(1)(b)(II) (B), C.R.S., and the Bridge Weight Limit Map. This permit is valid for Divisible Loads (weight only).

301 Application Information.

The Applicant must submit a completed application to obtain a Transport Permit in the manner prescribed by the Dept. Applications shall be submitted in person, by electronic means or by mail. Applications are not accepted over the telephone.

302 When an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load is operating under any permit, an electronically transmitted copy of a Transport Permit shall be acceptable.

303 The Applicant must include the following information and documentation as part of the application:

303.1 Applicant name, address and phone number.

303.2 Type of permit requested.

303.3 Method of payment.

303.4 Make, model and the entire Vehicle Identification Number of the power unit to be permitted.

303.5 Start date for the Permit.

303.6 Maximum total weight of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

303.7 Distribution of axle weights with axle spacing if applying for overweight permit.

303.8 Maximum number of Axles of the complete unit.

303.9 Maximum Height of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

303.10 Maximum Width of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

303.11 Maximum Length of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

303.12 Maximum front and/or rear Overhang of Extra-legal Vehicle or Load.

303.13 Detail of shipment/cargo/load.

303.14 Start and End point as origin and destination within Colorado.

303.15 Preferred Route(s) of Travel listed by highway numbers for all single trip permits and Chapter 6 Special permits.

303.16 Route Survey for all Vehicles or Loads that exceed 17' 6" in height.

303.17 Route Survey for all Vehicles or Loads that exceed 130' in Length.

303.18 USDOT number

303.19 The Applicant's signature on the paper application or by electronic means when using the online application system.

304 ANNUAL PERMITS

304.1 Maximum Limits for Annual Permits - If an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load exceeds the Maximum Limits the Applicant must obtain a Chapter 6 Special permit. Chapter 6 Special permits will not be issued to Vehicles or Loads that are defined as a divisible Vehicle or Load.

304.2 The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load operating under an Annual Oversize/Overweight permit are as follows:
304.2.1 Sixteen feet in Height, subject to the Maximum Limits for Height designated on the Height Restriction Map.

304.2.2 Two hundred thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map.

304.2.3 Seventeen feet in Width, subject to the Maximum Limit for Width designated on the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map.

304.2.4 One hundred thirty feet in Length for all four-lane Highways.

304.2.5 One hundred twenty feet in Length for all non-Mountainous, two-lane Highways.

304.2.6 One hundred ten feet in Length for all Mountainous two-lane Highways.

304.2.7 Thirty-five foot rear Overhang.

304.2.8 Twenty-five foot front Overhang.

305 QUAD AXLE ANNUAL OVERWEIGHT PERMIT FOR DIVISIBLE VEHICLES OR LOADS

The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or load operating under a Quad Axle Annual Overweight Permit for Divisible Vehicles or Loads are as follows:

305.1 Not to exceed fourteen feet six inches in Height, operating on a Highway, designated by the Colorado Department of Transportation.

305.2 One hundred ten thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map. Vehicle must Be Configured with a Quad Axle grouping.

305.3 Eight feet, six inches in Width.

305.4 Length
305.4.1 Tractor/Trailer Combination - Seventy feet in Length for all Highways. There is No Length limit when trailer is fifty-seven feet four inches or less in Length when utilized as a tractor/trailer combination.

305.4.2 Truck/Trailer Combination - Truck shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length. The overall Truck/trailer combination shall not exceed seventy feet in Length.

305.4.3 Single vehicle shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length.

305.5 Legal front and rear Overhangs not exceeding four feet in front and ten feet in rear.

306 TWO/THREE AXLE TRAILER ANNUAL OR 6-MONTH OVERWEIGHT PERMIT FOR DIVISIBLE VEHICLES OR LOADS

The Maximum Limits that may be authorized for an Extra-legal Vehicle or load operating under a Two/Three Axle trailer Annual or 6-Month Overweight Permit for Divisible Vehicles or Loads are as follows:

306.1 Not to exceed fourteen feet six inches in Height, operating on a Highway, designated by the Colorado Department of Transportation.

306.2 Ninety-seven thousand pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, subject to the Maximum Limits for Axle weight designated on the Bridge Weight Limit Map. Vehicle configuration must consist of a power unit and a Trailer Configured with at least two but not more than three Axles on the Trailer.

306.3 Eight feet, six inches in Width.

306.4 Length
306.4.1 Tractor/Trailer Combination - Seventy feet in Length for all Highways. There is No Length limit when trailer is fifty-seven feet four inches or less in Length when utilized as a tractor/trailer combination.

306.4.2 Truck/Trailer Combination - Truck shall not exceed forty-five feet in Length. The overall Truck/trailer combination shall not exceed seventy feet in Length.

306.4.3 A Semi-Trailer used with a converter dolly shall be considered a trailer.

306.5 Legal front and rear Overhangs not exceeding four feet in front and ten feet in rear.

307 ANNUAL FLEET PERMITS FOR OVERLENGTH PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES OR LOADS

The Maximum Limits for operating under an Annual Fleet Permit for OverLength Public Utility Vehicles or Loads shall not exceed the following:

307.1 One hundred thirty feet in Length for all four-lane Highways.

307.2 One hundred twenty feet in Length for all non-Mountainous, two-lane Highways.

307.3 One hundred ten feet in Length for all Mountainous, two-lane Highways.

308 ANNUAL FLEET PERMITS FOR OVERWEIGHT LVCS

The Maximum Limits for weight shall not exceed the legal Axle weight limits and the Gross Vehicle Weight limits as described in Chapter 4 of the Rules.

309 Document Knowledge and Compliance Requirement. 309.1 A Permittee who has been issued an Annual Permit must:

309.1 Have the original Transport Permit or legible copy of the same in the permitted Vehicle, or have access to the Permit electronically, when operating or moving on and Highway in accordance with § 42-4-510(4), C.R.S.

309.2 Be knowledgeable of, and comply with these Rules.

309.3 Route the Vehicle to comply with these Rules, the Bridge Weight Limit Map, the Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map, the Height Restriction Map and all Highway restrictions. This information is available on both the CDOT Commercial Vehicle Permits Webpage or on the Motor Carriers' dashboard of the CDOT permitting system by clicking on the Annual Permit Route link.

310 Permit Fees are established in § 42-4-510(11), C.R.S.

311 Company Fleet fees established in § 42-4-510(11), C.R.S. may be collected as follows:

311.1 A credit shall be granted for any unused portion of an Annual Permit on an individual Vehicle when it is being added to a Company Fleet Permit. The credit shall be calculated by the Department on a quarterly basis and shall not exceed the total base cost of the Company Fleet Permit.

311.2 For new Vehicles added to a Company Fleet Permit during the course of the permit term, the fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) shall be prorated calculated on a quarterly basis for the remainder of the effective period of the Company Fleet Permit.

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