Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2400 - Division of Transportation Solutions
2405 - Oversize/Overweight Hauling Permit Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 2405-6.0 - Extreme Emergency Permit Procedures
Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 2405-6.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 An extreme emergency hauling permit is
defined as authorization to move OSOW equipment in response to a calamity,
existing or imminent, man-made or natural causes, or other situations which
requires immediate remedial action to protect life or property. An example of
an emergency move would be movement of equipment in response to a train
derailment, flood, explosion, etc.
6.2 General Requirements
6.2.1 An emergency situation is one that can
be confirmed by a police agency.
6.2.2 Customer requesting hauling permit must
have an online DelDOT OSOW Permit System Fund Account.
6.2.3 Loads must be well marked for daylight
hours and well lighted for nighttime moves in accordance with Section
4.0.
6.2.4 Loads in excess of 9 feet wide or those
unable to maintain posted speed limits must be accompanied by a rear escort on
divided highways and both front and rear on undivided highways.
6.2.5 Emergency permits will be limited to
the movement of loads and vehicles not exceeding 14 feet in width or 100,000
lbs. in weight on four axles, 108,000 lbs. on five axles or 120,000 lbs. on six
or more axles. Since the Department may not be consulted in advance concerning
the route, the permittee accepts all responsibility for any accidents, damage,
or other claims of any type or nature whatsoever. The issuance of an emergency
permit does not authorize the movement of the permitted vehicle over a
weight-restricted bridge.
6.3 Procedure
6.3.1 During business hours (7:00 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.):
6.3.1.1 Hauler will contact the DelDOT
Hauling Permit Office (302) 744-2700 to alert DelDOT Permit Agent of the
emergency.
6.3.1.2 Customer will be
given instructions to enter the permit using the online DELDOT OSOW Permit
System or provided verbal instructions for the move.
6.3.1.3 The DelDOT Permit Agent will:
6.3.1.3.1 When permit is received on the OSOW
Permit System process as an Emergency Move with After Hour movement authorized
if applicable, Example of a Special Provision (enter type of emergency hauler
is responding):
EMERGENCY MOVE RESPONDING TO A TRAIN DERAILMENT. CONTINUOUS OR AFTER HOUR MOVEMENT IS AUTHORIZED. NIGHT MOVES OF VEHICLES OR LOADS 9 FEET OR GREATER IN WIDTH OR THOSE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN POSTED SPEED LIMITS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REAR ESCORT ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR ON UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS.
6.3.2 Nonbusiness hours:
6.3.2.1 Hauler will call the DelDOT TMC,
(302) 659-4600 to discuss details of the emergency and submit permit
application on the OSOW Permit System.
6.3.2.2 TMC personnel will contact the on
call DelDOT Permit Agent who will contact the hauler, discuss the emergency
move request, and provide instructions for the
move.
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