Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-270-7 - Divisible load permits

(a)

(1) A permit may be issued for a divisible load when the Commissioner of Transportation determines:

(i) that it is in the best interest of public safety and welfare or

(ii) that it is in the best interest of the State.

(2) A divisible load permit may be granted to any applicant who demonstrates to the Commissioner that his single unit vehicle will be converted to meet the legal statutory weight limits.

Section (a) (i) and (ii) permits will be issued for axle weight waivers only. Gross vehicle weights must comply with statutory limits.

(3) Permits for single unit four-axle vehicles may be limited to those vehicles with axles fixed to the ground. In these instances, statutory axle weights must be complied with. The permit will allow up to 76,500 pounds maximum gross vehicle weight.

(b) Divisible load permits will be issued in six-month increments through April 30, 1990.

(c) Divisible load permits may be issued to allow vehicles to operate within construction projects, subject to the following:

(1) the vehicle has the proper safety equipment to operate over the road (proper brakes, lights, etc.),

(2) vehicle gross weight or haul capacity is not exceeded,

(3) vehicle is properly registered with construction plates, a commercial registration, or heavy duty registration,

(4) permits will be limited to (A) specific projects within the construction site and (B) axle weights are not to exceed 25,000 pounds or its rated capacity whichever is less. Tire weight not to exceed 900 pounds/inch width of tire,

(5) additional gross and/or axle weights may be authorized when existing pavement and structures are to be replaced. Those weights will be determined on an individual basis,

(6) divisible load permits for off-the-road vehicles to cross a highway within the construction site will be granted on an individual site basis. In these instances uniformed traffic guards will be required along with the maintenance and repair of the road to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Transportation.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-270-7

Effective August 26, 1985