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OKLAHOMA NEW HEIGHT POLE AND ESCORT RULE
595:30-3-18 (b) (3)
Effective September 24, 2009, the following rule shall
be implemented regarding requirements for vehicles and loads EXCEEDING
14 feet 6 inches in height. Every vehicle and or load EXCEEDING 14 feet
6 inches in height shall be accompanied by two escorts. One traveling
in front of such load with a height pole of the same height and one
following the overheight vehicle.
This is a change from requiring a height pole for
vehicles and loads 15 feet 9 inches or more which did not require
escorts. his emergency rule was requested, then approved by the
Governor's Office during mid September 2009. The need and justification
for this rule is due to the extreme amount of damage to overhead
structures in the State of Oklahoma during recent years and the
potential for personal injury.
Like any new rule or law, we may need to explain the
reason for it to our customers. We realize this creates an additional
burden on companies moving such loads. Hopefully this will save
thousands of dollars in damages as well as remove some of the potential
for personal injury and or death. It will take some time to educate the
Industry.
Please honor all related permits issued prior to
September 24, 2009 with trip dates after this effective date. It is
impossible to recall all permits recently issued that required a 15' 9"
height pole.
This rule will not effect the operation of an Auto
Transporter which are allowed a height of 14 feet 6 inches. (Title 47,
14-103B)
If you have any questions contact the Director or a
Supervisor in the Size and Weights Permit Division.
Changes reflecting this new rule will be made to our Web
Site and to our Permit Restriction and Conditions list in the near
future.
Larry Punneo
Director of Size & Weight Permits
2401 N.W. 23rd Street, Suite 45
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Office: (405) 522-9001
Fax: (405) 522-9006
Cell: (405) 618-2370 |
