Nev. Admin. Code § 484D.670 - Pilot cars: General requirements; operators; equipment
1. Pilot cars must be furnished by the
permittee as set forth in the permit and in accordance with this section. A
pilot car must be either a passenger car or a truck with not more than two
axles, a manufacturer's gross weight rating of not more than 16,000 pounds and
a width of at least 60 inches and must not exceed the legal limits of size and
weight.
2. The operator of a pilot
car shall maintain sufficient distance from the escorted vehicle depending on
the speed, traffic, road and weather conditions to allow for timely and safe
notification of the driver of the escorted vehicle and other drivers to stop,
slow or pass as necessary. If an escorted vehicle is required, pursuant to NAC
484D.640, to stop off the roadway to allow other traffic to pass, the operator
of the pilot car shall:
(a) Assist the driver
of the escorted vehicle to stop the vehicle as far off the roadway as
practicable; and
(b) Direct traffic
in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic movement.
3. In addition to the requirements of
subsections 1 and 2:
(a) A pilot car must
precede an escorted vehicle if:
(1) The
overhang of the load exceeds 25 feet in front of the vehicle;
(2) The height of the load exceeds 15 feet 6
inches;
(3) The width of the load
exceeds 12 feet and travel is :
(I) On a
highway with two or three lanes; or
(II) During holiday hours or hours of
darkness; or
(4) The
width of the load exceeds 16 feet.
If the height of the load exceeds 15 feet 6 inches, the pilot car must also be equipped with a clearance pole.
(b) A pilot car must follow an escorted
vehicle if
(1) The overhang of the load
exceeds 25 feet behind the vehicle;
(2) The length of the load exceeds 110 feet
or, if the vehicle is equipped with one or more mechanically steered rear
axles, 120 feet;
(3) The width of
the load exceeds 14 feet; or
(4)
The width of the load exceeds 12 feet and travel is during holiday hours or
hours of darkness.
4. The permittee shall ensure that pilot cars
are properly equipped and that the operators of the pilot cars required
pursuant to the provisions of the permit are briefed and trained as to their
responsibilities. Failure of the operators to warn and direct traffic properly
is a violation of the permit.
5. A
pilot car must not be loaded or equipped in any manner that impairs its traffic
safety function or public recognition of its traffic safety function. Each
pilot car must be equipped with:
(a) For a
lead pilot car for a load over 15 feet 6 inches in height, a clearance
pole.
(b) Signs, visible in the
front and rear, with black letters that are at least 10 inches high of 1
5/8-inch minimum stroke on a yellow background. The signs must read "OVERSIZE
LOAD" or "OVERSIZE" and must be mounted above the roofline. The signs must be
neat, clean and mounted securely. The signs must be displayed while escorting a
vehicle and be removed promptly upon the arrival of the escorted vehicle at its
final destination.
(c) Two flashing
or rotating amber lights mounted above the roofline to either side of the
"OVERSIZE LOAD" or "OVERSIZE" sign or one flashing or rotating amber light
mounted above the roofline which is visible from a minimum of 500 feet in all
directions. The permittee must obtain the appropriate permit for the amber
lights from the Nevada Highway Patrol pursuant to NRS 484D.185.
(d) An identification placard fixed to each
side of the pilot car which is visible from 50 feet during the day and which
states the name and telephone number of the individual or company providing the
pilot car service.
(e) A standard
18-inch, two-sided "STOP" and "SLOW" sign attached to a pole 5 feet in
length.
(f) A minimum of three
bidirectional emergency reflective triangles and three orange road cones which
must be at least 18 inches in height.
(g) At least one 5-pound BC fire
extinguisher.
(h) A hardhat and
high-visibility safety apparel to be worn by persons whenever operating outside
of the vehicle. The hardhat and high-visibility safety apparel must meet the
requirements set forth in ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 American National Standard for
High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear, which are hereby adopted by
reference. A copy of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 American National Standard for
High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear may be obtained from the
International Safety Equipment Association, 1901 North Moore Street, Arlington,
Virginia 22209, for the price of $60.
(i) A two-way radio that is compatible with
the radios of the other assigned pilot cars and the escorted vehicle.
6. The operator of a pilot car
must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of
age;
(b) Possess a valid driver's
license; and
(c) Have been
certified by completing a current instructional course specific to flagger
requirements and procedures.
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