Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-112 - Emergency Operation Provision

A. For a statewide or local emergency that affects public welfare or safety, according to general powers under A.R.S. §§ 28-363(A)(5) and 28-364(B), the Director may authorize transport of an oversize or overweight vehicle or load without a special permit for purposes of relief or repair.

B. For a national emergency, the Director may issue a special permit authorizing operation of a reducible oversize or overweight vehicle, or vehicle and load combination, on the Interstate Highway System if the President has declared an emergency or a major disaster under 42 U.S.C. § 5121. A special permit provided by the Department under this subsection shall be:

1. Issued in accordance with all applicable state laws;

2. Issued exclusively for delivering relief supplies or providing other direct assistance in efforts to help alleviate any damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused by such event; and

3. Issued to expire not later than 120 days after the date on which the President declares the emergency or major disaster, whichever declaration occurred first.

B.C. Authorization for emergency operation under this Section may be obtained by contacting the Department's Traffic Operations Center at 1-800-379-3701.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-112

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 665, effective April 8, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2486, effective September 7, 2013. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1264, effective 7/8/2022.