Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 290 - Department of Transportation
Chapter 40 - Infrastructure and Safety
Subchapter 00 - NA
Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Regarding Overweight and Oversize Vehicle Permits
Section 290-RICR-40-00-1.3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 290 RI Code of Rules 40 00 1.3

Current through December 26, 2024

A. "Consortium permit" means a permit that is for interstate travel in more than one participating consortium state. The availability of these permits allows a transporter to only communicate with one consortium state rather than each consortium state that the transporter passes through.

B. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.

C. "Extra large vehicle or load permits" means permits for moves that are in excess of the maximum weight and or dimensions listed for consortium permits regardless of whether the move is interstate or intrastate. Applications for these permits shall be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance of the move to allow our engineers to check routes submitted for overhead clearance, etc.

D. "Interstate moves" means moves that pertain to the transportation of an oversize or overweight vehicle or load that originates, travels or has a destination point outside of Rhode Island.

E. "Intrastate moves" means moves that pertain to the transportation of an oversize or overweight vehicle or load that originates, travels entirely within the borders of the state and has a destination point within Rhode Island.

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