Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 734 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION
Division 82 - VARIANCE PERMITS ISSUED FOR NON-DIVISIBLE LOADS AND ROAD USE ASSESSMENT FEES
Section 734-082-0030 - Overhang
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 734-082-0030
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Permits are required for excessive front and/or rear overhang as follows:
(a) Front overhang: When any load, including
crane booms, log grapples, conveyors, cement chutes, loading buckets, etc.,
extends more than four feet beyond the front bumper or foremost part of the
vehicle or combination of vehicles;
(b) Rear overhang - Solo vehicle: Single trip
or continuous trip If the rear overhang exceeds 3/4 of the wheelbase of the
vehicle. A permit may be issued allowing a maximum rear overhang equal to the
wheelbase of the vehicle provided front overhang does not exceed four
feet;
(c) Rear overhang -
Combination of vehicles. If rear overhang exceeds 1/3 of the wheelbase of the
combination of vehicles, a single trip permit may be issued for a rear overhang
not to exceed 1/2 of the wheelbase of the combination of vehicles, except that:
(A) Continuous trip permits for truck-tractor
with semitrailer combinations may be issued for rear overhang not to exceed 1/2
of the wheelbase of the combination of vehicles for designated routes when a
permit is issued for load length not in excess of 70 feet and overall length is
not in excess of 80 feet, and when movement is on routes approved for these
permits by the Chief Engineer; or
(B) Continuous trip permits may be issued for
rear overhang that exceeds the limits imposed in this subsection if the
Administrator of CCD determines that the public interest requires the impending
movement, and the movement can be performed safely.
(2) Wheelbase measurement will be from the center of the first axle to the center of the last axle of the vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(3) Rear overhang will be measured from the center of the last axle of the vehicle or combination of vehicles to the end of the load.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 810.050 & 810.060
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.100, 818.200 & 818.220
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