State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2007 Transportation Permit Conditions Page 1 of 4 1. Responsibility of Permittee The permittee shall be knowledgeable and in compliance with all applicable California conditions, requirements, and laws for the use of the highway system and in particular movement of extralegal vehicles and/or loads. 2. Possession of Permit This permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which it refers at all times while the vehicle is within the highway limits. (California Vehicle Code (CVC), Section 35783) 3. Void Permits This permit is null and void and hereby declared non-existent if: a. ANY PORTION, PART OR SECTION IS ILLEGIBLE. b. If used before or after the times and dates indicated. c. If any portion, part or section has been altered or if any attempt to alter is apparent. d. If used to represent proper authority for carrying a load and/or moving a vehicle which is not specifically described on the face of the permit. e. If used to represent proper authority for carrying a load and/or moving a vehicle by any company, not specifically named on the permit. f. If presented without the accompaniments specifically named on the face of the permit. Accompaniments must be within the driver s reach when seat belted in the driver s seat. 4. Permittee Agreement Acceptance of this permit constitutes an agreement by the permittee to observe and comply with all of the general and specific conditions on the face of the permit and its accompaniments. 5. Verification The use of this permit is prima facie evidence that the driver has checked the load and/or vehicle and knows it to be within the limits as set forth hereon and has verified the routing accuracy. The vehicle and/or load authorized under this permit is subject to inspection by representatives of the Department of Transportation. 6. Overhead Clearance When height of load exceeds legal limit, it becomes the responsibility of the permittee to check all underpasses, over-crossings, bridges, overhead wires or other structures for impaired vertical clearance and to arrange clearance or request alternate routing before commencing travel. 7. Liabilities The permittee is responsible for all liability for injury to, or death of person, or damage to property which may occur through any act or omission of either the permittee or the State of California arising from the issuance of this permit. In the event any claim, suit or action is brought against the State of California, its officers, employees or agents thereof, by reason of, or in connection with any such act or omission, permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State, its officers, employees or agents from such claim, suit or action.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2007 Transportation Permit Conditions Page 2 of 4 8. Repair of Damage In accepting this permit, the permittee agrees to repair at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the District Director of Transportation, any damage to highway appurtenances or structures resulting from travel under this permit. Notwithstanding, work or repair may be done by Department of Transportation forces at the option of the District Director of Transportation, the cost to be borne by the permittee. In the event of damage to State highway facilities such as bridges, traffic signals, light standards and other appurtenances, a written report must be filed with the Department within 72 hours after such damage has been done. Failure to make this report will be considered cause for cancellation of all permit privileges pending a satisfactory arrangement with the Department for repair or replacement of the damaged facility. 9. Accident Reporting Accidents occurring while operating under permit and requiring a report to the Department of Motor Vehicles under CVC Section 16000 shall also be reported to the Department of Transportation. A copy of the permit and accident report shall be mailed to Department of Transportation, 1120 N Street, Permits, Sacramento, 94274-0001 within 30 days of the date of the accident. Failure to mail these copies will be considered cause for cancellation of all permit privileges. 10. Reducible Loads a. This permit is issued for the movement of an "Extralegal Load" as defined in CVC. 320.5 when loaded at its least dimensions. b. This permit is automatically canceled if the permitted dimensions and weight can be reduced to legal limits by repositioning and/or practical removal of a part, portion, or unit therefrom. c. This permit does not authorize extralegal weight if the load can be repositioned to stay within legal axle or axle group weights authorized in CVC 35551 or 35551.5. If the load cannot be repositioned, the weights shown on the permit are authorized. d. Other items may be hauled in addition to the permitted item provided they do not exceed the dimensions of the vehicle or permitted item (whichever is greater) and the loaded vehicle is of legal axle and gross weights. e. Overheight permits shall not be issued for items transported on a conventional flat deck trailer unless the deck is needed to support a long fragile load or a long load that would cause unbalanced axle group weights. f. An extra legal self-propelled fixed load vehicle may tow a legal Vehicle with the following conditions: The towed vehicle does not transfer weight to the towing vehicle Maximum vehicle combination length 65 0 The self-propelled fixed load will not be close coupled to the towed trailer The total gross weight imposed by the towed vehicle will not exceed 20,000 lbs. Vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) 670. Trailer as defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) 630.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2007 Transportation Permit Conditions Page 3 of 4 11. Moving In Inclement Weather Movement shall not occur in snow, fog, rain or wind when visibility is restricted to less than 1,000 feet (304.8 meters). Movement is prohibited when road surfaces are hazardous due to rain, ice, snow or frost, or when use of tire chains is mandatory. In addition, manufactured housing shall not move when the velocity of the wind is such that it causes the vehicle being towed to whip or swerve from side-to-side or fail to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle. Any accident caused by excessive wind or weather conditions shall be considered a prima facie violation of this condition. 12. Lane Use When practical, the vehicle shall be kept in the far right lane of the highway and shall not encroach on highway shoulders except where necessary to allow trailing traffic to pass. 13. Scales And Inspection Facilities Every driver of an extralegal vehicle or permitted load when operating on a state highway shall be subject to CVC. 2813 and shall stop at all operational scales and inspection facilities. 14. Moving In Convoy Movement in convoy shall not be permitted unless specified on the face of this permit. 15. Towing Disabled Permit Vehicles Disabled extralegal vehicles or extralegal combinations of vehicles, whose movement is authorized by a transportation permit, or any disabled legal vehicle or legal combination of vehicles which because of damage has incurred distortion in width or height thereby causing an excess in legal dimensions may only be moved at the direction of a peace officer. Disabled overweight permit vehicles/loads shall only be authorized movement by a peace officer to a point where the highway has been safely cleared. Movement of the permit vehicle/load beyond this point shall be completed under the authority of a City, County or State transportation permit, whichever is applicable. Single trip permits for towing permit vehicles shall require reduction of the disabled combinations to the least dimension possible. 16. Tires Tires on permitted vehicles shall comply with the California Code of Regulations Title 13, commencing with Section 1085 of Article 14. Permitted axle or axle group weights shall not exceed the rated capacity marked on the tire sidewall. 17. Vehicle Manufacturer s Recommendations By using a transportation permit for the transport of extra-legal loads issued by the California Department of Transportation, the hauler is responsible for complying with all the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations and assumes all liability. 18. Curfew Maps Permit movement of loads and/or vehicles over 10 feet in width are not authorized Monday through Friday on State highways in the shaded area on the Curfew Maps during the hours indicated.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2007 Transportation Permit Conditions Page 4 of 4 19. Warning Signs and Flags All loads/vehicles over 8'-6" in width, 80 feet in length or more than 10 feet of overhang shall display warning signs. Signs shall be posted on the front and rear of the vehicle or on the front of the lead vehicle and the rear of the back trailer with multi-vehicle combinations. Signs shall have black letters on a yellow background and comply with Section 502.9 of the Departments "Transportation Permit Manual". Flags shall comply with Section 25104 of the CVC. 20. Movement During Darkness "Darkness" is defined in Section 280 of the CVC as being "...any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise...". Reference to "sunset" and/or "sunrise" on the permit includes this one-half hour grace period before and after sunrise and sunset.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2000 Office of Truck Services Transportation Permits Branch Transportation Permit Page 1 of 1 Special Conditions for Manufactured Housing In Excess of 14 feet Wide - Manufacturer's Certification The following special conditions are applicable to all permits authorizing travel for a manufactured home as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code which is in excess of 14 feet in width and of first manufacture or following a manufacturer's inspection. Manufacturer's Certification: Unit Serial Number: (Provided by Manufacturer) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: (Provided by Manufacturer) pounds THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS NULL AND VOID IF THERE IS NOT COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) All wheels have service brakes in good operating order and in compliance with the stopping distance requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 26454. 2) Breakaway breaks are installed and in good operating order consistent with CVC Sections 26304 and 35790.1. 3) The weight imposed upon any single axle does not exceed 6,000 pounds. 4) The weight imposed upon any single tire does not exceed 3,000 pounds or the manufacturer's rating (whichever is the lower of the two values). 5) All tires have a minimum of 2/32 of an inch tread depth, as determined by tire tread wear indicators, and are free of defect. 6) The weight imposed upon the hitch, drawbar, suspension, axle, wheel, or other load-bearing component does not exceed the manufacturer's rating and/or published standards for the component or item. The undersigned acknowledges compliance with the above conditions and with CVC Section 35790.1 in entirety. Furthermore, the undersigned recognizes failure to comply with these conditions or any requirement for operation on State highways may result in citation and penalty. Signature Name (Print) Date Title (Print) Company (Print)
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: April 2000 Office of Truck Services Transportation Permits Branch Transportation Permit Page 1 of 1 Special Conditions for Manufactured Housing In Excess of 14 feet Wide - Dealer's Certification The following special conditions are applicable to all permits authorizing travel for a manufactured home as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code which is in excess of 14 feet in width and of first manufacture or following a manufacturer's inspection. Dealer's Certification: Unit Serial Number: (Provided by Manufacturer) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: (Provided by Manufacturer) pounds THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS NULL AND VOID IF THERE IS NOT COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) All wheels have service brakes in good operating order and in compliance with the stopping distance requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 26454. 2) Breakaway breaks are installed and in good operating order consistent with CVC Sections 26304 and 35790.1. 3) The weight imposed upon any single axle does not exceed 6,000 pounds. 4) The weight imposed upon any single tire does not exceed 3,000 pounds or the manufacturer's rating (whichever is the lower of the two values). 5) All tires have a minimum of 2/32 of an inch tread depth, as determined by tire tread wear indicators, and are free of defect. 6) The weight imposed upon the hitch, drawbar, suspension, axle, wheel, or other load-bearing component does not exceed the manufacturer's rating and/or published standards for the component or item. The undersigned acknowledges compliance with the above conditions and with CVC Section 35790.1 in entirety. Furthermore, the undersigned recognizes failure to comply with these conditions or any requirement for operation on State highways may result in citation and penalty. Signature Name (Print) Date Title (Print) Dealership (Print) Applicant: Manufacturer s Certification must accompany application.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: November 1996 Transportation Permit Page 1 of 1 Special Conditions for Manufactured Housing In Excess of 14 feet Wide - Transporter's Certification The following special conditions are applicable to all permits authorizing travel for a manufactured home as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code which is in excess of 14 feet in width and of first manufacture or following a manufacturer's inspection. Transporter's Certification: Unit Serial Number: (Provided by Manufacturer) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: (Provided by Manufacturer) pounds THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS NULL AND VOID IF THERE IS NOT COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) The attached Manufacturer or Dealer Certification has been reviewed and the referenced unit has been inspected for compliance by the driver(s) operating under the authority of this permit. 2) The driver(s) are familiar with the permitted route and have previously traversed the route so as to have first hand knowledge of all overhead obstructions as well as possible areas of conflict with adjacent or oncoming traffic. 3) Where traffic control must be exercised to negotiate the permitted route, law enforcement assistance has been formally negotiated and arranged under written contract. 4) The driver(s) have discussed and reached understanding with all pilot car operators toward their obligations and requirements. 5) Permits and/or formal authorization for roadways under local jurisdiction will be carried with this permit and presented to any law enforcement officer or representative of the Department of Transportation upon request. 6) The driver(s) meets all requirements for Commercial Vehicle Operation in California. 7) The towing vehicle is a truck tractor and when in combination with the unit is capable of meeting the stopping distance requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 26454. The undersigned acknowledges compliance with the above conditions. Furthermore, the undersigned recognizes failure to comply with these conditions or any requirement for operation on State highways may result in citation and penalty. Signature Name (Print) Date Title (Print) Company (Print)
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: May 2004 Office of Truck Services Transportation Permits Branch Transportation Permit Page 1 of 1 Special Conditions for Manufactured Housing (SCMH) Transportation Permit The following special conditions are applicable to all permits authorizing travel for a "Park Trailer" as defined in Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code or a "Manufactured Home" as defined in Section 387 of the California Vehicle Code: General: 1) In acceptance of this permit, the applicant certifies that he or she is in compliance with all applicable statutes and specifically with Section 35790 (e) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) which states in part: "Permits for the movement of manufactured homes under this section shall not be issued except to transporters or licensed manufacturers and dealers..." 2) Movement in convoy shall not be permitted unless specified on the face of the permit. 3) Units open on one side shall be covered by plywood, hard board or other rigid material. In lieu of rigid material, suitable plastics, or other flexible material may be used. Billowing or flapping plastic or flexible side covering in excess of 6 inches in any one place is not acceptable and renders the permit void until repaired. 4) Units open on both sides such as those used for temporary schools, warehouses, offices, etc. may be moved empty with no side covering. Tow Vehicle: 1) For towing units of 12 feet in width or less: The tow vehicle shall be a truck tractor with dual rear wheels and an unladen weight of not less than 6,500 pounds as defined in CVC Sections 655 and 660 respectively. 2) For towing units greater than 12 feet in width: The tow vehicle shall be a truck tractor with dual rear wheels and an unladen weight of not less than 9,500 pounds as defined in CVC Sections 655 and 660 respectively.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION PERMIT SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR 24/7 TRAVEL TR-PER-006 (REV. 08/2015) "Darkness" as defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 280. Unless the face of the permit states "No Night Travel" the following policies shall apply: Travel on "Yellow Routes" Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel 24/7 until the loaded width exceeds 16' 0". When the loaded width exceeds 16' 0" on Yellow routes, the vehicle/load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Travel on "Green Routes" Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car Daylight hours, including Weekends: All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel until the loaded width exceeds 15' 0". When the loaded width exceeds 15' 0" on Green routes, the vehicle/load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Hours of Darkness, including Weekends: All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel during hours of darkness until the loaded width exceeds 14' 0". When the loaded width exceeds 14' 0", travel during hours of darkness is not authorized. Travel on "Blue and Brown Routes" Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car Daylight hours, excluding Weekends: All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel until the loaded width exceeds 15' 0". When the loaded width exceeds 15' 0" on Blue and Brown routes, the vehicle/load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Hours of Darkness: Travel during hours of darkness is not authorized. Weekend Travel: Travel is authorized on Saturday and Sunday from one-half hour prior to sunrise to 12 noon. Travel on "Red Routes" Operational restriction, consult the"red Route Summary Table" for travel restrictions. Applicant's Responsibilities: Local Traffic Conditions: In the urban areas of San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, curfew conditions shall apply as indicated on the curfew maps when the loaded width exceeds 10' 0". Pilot Car Maps for California: If a pilot car(s) is required for an Annual Transportation Permit, then it is a condition of the permit that the driver has in his or her possession a color coded copy of the required Pilot Car Maps (January 2009). The driver will present this copy to any law enforcement officer or Department of Transportation employee upon request. ADA Notice For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in alternate formats. For information, call (916) 445-1233, TTY 711, or write to Records and Forms Management, 1120 N Street, MS-89, Sacramento, CA 95814.
State of California, Department of Transportation Revised: March 1997 Transportation Permit Page 1 of 1 Special Conditions for Travel During Darkness Beginning at 3:00 AM (SC3AM) The following special conditions are applicable to all permits, which do not authorize travel during darkness except where travel begins at 3:00 AM. Such authorization is noted by the entry of "3AM" adjacent to the word Darkness on the face of the permit. Routes: 1) Travel from 3:00 AM to Sunrise is only authorized on state routes which are listed on the face of the attached permit and designated as "Yellow" or "Green" in the Department of Transportation publication "Pilot Car Table for California" (Table). 2) Travel on routes authorized on the face of the permit and not designated as "Yellow" or "Green" in the Table shall only take place during daylight hours. Time and Day: 1) Monday through Friday (Excluding Holidays): Travel is authorized from 3 AM to Sunrise. In the urban areas of San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento curfew conditions shall apply. 2) Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: a) In the urban areas of San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento travel is only authorized from 3 AM to 6 AM within the areas designated for curfew. b) Travel is authorized from 3 AM to 9 AM in all other areas. Detours: When detour is required off of the State Highway System, it is a condition of this permit that the driver of the permitted vehicle is familiar with the entire route in that he or she has driven it at least one time during daylight hours. Acceptance of this permit is acknowledgment of compliance with this condition. Applicant's Responsibilities: 1) Local Traffic Conditions: 3 AM travel is only authorized during times of low traffic volumes. It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm in advance of travel that sporting events and other special gatherings will not generate unusually high volumes of traffic on the proposed route. In event of traffic delay or similar incident, assessment will be made under the Department of Transportation's Compliance program. 2) Pilot Car Table for California: It is a condition of this permit that the driver has in his or her possession a copy of the Pilot Car Table for California and will present this copy to any law enforcement officer or Department of Transportation employee upon request.
CALIFORNIA LEGAL LIMITS GVW 80,000 pounds (US) o (including 20,000 (or tire capacity, steering) whichever is less) oo 34,000 ooo 34,000 (42,500 @ 8 6 spacing; 43,500 @ 9 6 spacing) Federal Bridge Formula applies as modified by California Vehicle Code Section 35551. Chart distance between axles is measured to the nearest whole foot. When a fraction of a foot is exactly six inches or more, round up to the next whole foot. TOLERANCES Platform scales: 200 pounds. Portable scales: 2% of the scale weight. If the measurement variation factor is not an even hundred pounds, it shall be rounded off to the next higher hundred pound increment. When a maximum has been established, there is no maximum tolerance WIDTH 8 6 HEIGHT 14 vehicle + load LENGTH 40 single vehicle 65 & 75 combinations COMBINATION LENGTH LIMITS: NATIONAL NETWORK AND TERMINAL ACCESS HIGHWAYS (STAA NETWORK) ONLY: Tractor/Semitrailer Semitrailer up to 48 no KPRA = limit, no overall length limit Semitrailer over 48 up to 53-40 KPRA on two axle semitrailer, 38 KPRA on single axle semitrailer, no overall length limit Doubles: Semitrailer & trailer up to 28 6 no overall length limit Triples: not allowed in California ALL HIGHWAYS: Tractor/Semitrailer: Two-axle semitrailer - center of kingpin to center of rear axle (KPRA) 40 maximum One-axle semitrailer - 38 maximum KPRA Overall length 65 maximum (some exceptions) Load length plus combination length may not exceed 75 (permit required) CA-1 10/12
Doubles: Option A: Semitrailer or trailer exceed 28 6, 65 overall length limit Option B: Semitrailer & trailer up to 28 6, 75 overall length limit OVERHANG: Front: 3 Rear: 2/3 of wheelbase measured from last means of support (wheel base = center line of last drive axle to center line of last trailer axle), within 75 overall TIRE WEIGHT LIMIT (whichever is least): 620 lbs. per lateral inch of tire width Manufacturer s weight rating on sidewall Gross wheel weight: One wheel, or wheels, supporting one end of an axle shall not exceed 10,500 pounds. LEGAL SIZE & WEIGHT EXCEPTIONS: Motorsports, boats, automobile transport, log haulers, agricultural, buses, household goods movers, extension devices, livestock haulers. CONTACT: Legal Truck Size & Weight Group: General Number (916) 654-5741 Casey Robb (916) 651-6125 Manuel Fonseca (916) 653-2017 Steve Sowers, Branch Chief, (916) 654-6914 http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/trucksize / KPRA means the distance from center of kingpin to center of rearmost axle See Transportation Permits Policy Memorandums: Four or Five Axle Cranes Tridem Bonus Weight, effective 4/25/2011 and Tridems Bonus Purple Equal Axles Weight Distribution for Hauled Vehicle, effective 6/7/2010. A summary of these changes is noted within under section Recent Changes. PERMIT LIMITS o depends on oo axle spacings; ooo see Recent Changes below oooo see «Recent Changes» below WIDTH: 15'* HEIGHT: depends on routes (3" clearance required) LENGTH: 135'* *10' 0" WIDE TRUNNION AXLES: 60,000 lbs. Dimensions may be exceeded with California Highway Patrol escort PERMIT RESTRICTIONS General - Permits are valid for 7 days. Travel is permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, although the Department of Transportation may grant night and weekend operations depending on the dimensions of the load. Night and weekend travel must be requested at time of ordering. Divisible load permits are not available. Vehicles with lift axles are allowed overweight permits if inspected by Department of Transportation. Insurance - Not required to be on file. Exempt carriers must have public liability insurance of $600,000; ICC-regulated carriers must follow federal standards ($750,000-$5,000,000, depending on the commodity hauled and hazardous nature). Weekend/Night Travel Unless the face of permit states No Night Travel the following policies shall apply: Travel on Yellow Routes Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel 24/7 until the loaded width exceeds 16 0. When the loaded width exceeds 16 0 on Yellow routes, the load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Travel on Green Routes Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car Daylight hours, including Weekends; All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel until the loaded CA-2 10/12
width exceeds 15 0. When the loaded width exceeds 15 0 on Green routes, the vehicle/load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Hours of Darkness, including Weekends; All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel during hours of darkness until the loaded width exceeds 14 0. When the loaded width exceeds 14 0, travel during hours of darkness is not authorized. Travel on Blue and Brown Routes Without a Pilot Car Travel is authorized 24/7. With a Pilot Car Daylight hours, excluding Weekends; All permit vehicles/loads are authorized travel until the loaded width exceeds 15 0. When the loaded width exceeds 15 0 on Blue and Brown routes, the vehicle/load will be escorted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP in coordination with the District Traffic Manager(s) (DTMs) will determine hours of travel. Hours of Darkness; Travel during hours of darkness is not authorized. Weekend Travel; Travel is authorized on Saturday and Sunday from one-half hour prior to sunrise to 12 noon. Travel on Red Routes Operational restriction, consult the Red Route Summary Table for travel restrictions. Applicant's Responsibilities: Local Traffic Conditions: In the urban areas of San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento curfew conditions shall apply as indicated on the curfew maps when the loaded width exceeds 10 0. Pilot Car Maps for California: It is a condition of this permit that the driver has in his or her possession a current color-coded copy of the Pilot Car Requirements for California when traveling during hours of darkness or on Saturday and/or Sunday on Blue or Brown routes with a pilot car. The driver will present this copy to any law enforcement officer or Department of Transportation employee upon request. Current pilot car maps are dated Sept 04. Holiday Loads that request travel during holidays, or travel across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge(SFOBB) may be subject to restricted travel days or times. Inclement Weather None Noted. Permit Information Required - Tractor and semi-trailer information; load description and dimensions; overall dimensions; kingpin setting; applies to tractor/semi-trailer >65'; pier and berth locations (when applicable); origin and destination; routes to be traveled; effective dates. PERMIT TYPES Single Trip; Annual; Repetitive 7 Consecutive days duration. A single trip permit is from a single origin to a single destination in one direction of travel. Single item non-reducible only. All applications over 15 feet in width, 17' in height or over 17', over 135 feet in length, or on special hauling equipment which exceeds the Department's standard method of weight classification must be approved by special processing. Written route surveys are required from the applicant for heights equal to or greater than 17'-0 ". Variance requests shall be submitted to the Transportation Permit Office no later than 30 days in advance of the proposed move. The application should be addressed "Attention Variance Coordinator." Applications shall include inspection reports, engineering justification from the manufacturer and drawing of the item(s) to be moved. In addition to the above, the variance program provides a means to apply for exception to policy when good cause exists. Written application should explain the nature of the need for exception and what safety measures will be taken. Annual One-year duration. Available for certain envelope loads or specific vehicles on specified highways. Repetitive Maximum 90-day duration. Basically a single-trip permit for the delivery of the same load over the same route on a repeated basis. CA-3 10/12
FEES Single Trip $16 Annual $90 Repetitive - $90 ESCORTS AND SIGNS Labeling - Oversize load signs must be displayed on all over-dimensional loads. Sign must have yellow background, with black lettering at least 10" high of a 1.625" brush stroke. Red flags at least 16" square are required on the left side, front or rear if load is 6' wider than trailer. Escort Vehicles and Personnel - Flashing amber lights must be mounted atop all escort vehicles. In general, a single escort must accompany vehicles over 12 feet in width. The escort must lead on two-lane roads, and follow on four-lane roads. An escort may be required under certain conditions for vehicles over the legal length. Height of 18 or more requires one escort with utility clearance device. Escort must accompany permitted vehicle through all CHP scales. Certification Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required. FINES Overdimension Only: At the discretion of the court, with a maximum of $500. Overweight Fines: 0-1,000 lbs. overweight $ 20 1,001-1,500 30 1,501-2,000 40 2,001-2,500 55 2,501-3,000 85 3,001-3,500 105 3,501-4,000 125 4,001-4,500 145 4,501-5,000 175 5,001-6,000 4 cents per pound 6,001-7,000 6 cents per pound 7,001-8,000 8 cents per pound 8,001-10,000 15 cents per pound over 10,000 20 cents per pound Operators are fined for axle-weight violations. Fines are calculated beginning from the permit weight. Drivers are not permitted to shift load to avoid over-axle citation, but may be required to shift the load before leaving the scale facility. Off-route vehicles are vehicles without permits, and may be enforced from legal weights. Violation of permit carries a maximum $500 fine. If an overweight violation is also involved, the fine will be calculated by adding the permit violation to the overweight fine violation. Court may add administrative fee. RESTRICTED TRAVEL Weekend Travel Allowed when no escort is required as long as vehicle combination does not exceed 2 vehicles and loading does not exceed green weight. No travel if load requires detours off state routes, otherwise no travel on weekends. Operators of vehicles over 10' in width may not travel Monday through Friday through the following areas at the times noted: Los Angeles and vicinity 6:00-9:00 am 3:00-6:00 pm Sacramento and vicinity 7:00-9:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm CA-4 10/12
San Diego and vicinity 7:00-9:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge 6:30-9:00 am 3:30-6:30 pm San Francisco and vicinity 7:00-9:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm Detailed curfew maps are available at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/permits/forms.htm On the Bay Bridge, all overheight vehicles must have Highway Patrol escorts. Fees vary, so contact the Highway Patrol directly at (707) 648-5550. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. No rule on file. PORTS OF ENTRY Includes but is not limited the following: Port Of Entry-San Ysidro - Class A Port Information Port Code: 2504 Location Address: Mailing Address: 720 East San Ysidro Blvd San Ysidro, CA 92173 Same As Above General Phone: (619) 690-8800 General Fax: (619)662-7374 Operational Hours: Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day Seven Days A Week (7) Port Of Entry-Andrade - Class A Port Information Port Code: 2502 Location Address: Mailing Address: 235 Andrade Road Winterhaven, CA 92283 Same As Above General Phone: (760) 572-0089 General Fax: (760)572-5602 Operational Hours: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM(Pacific) Seven Days A Week (7) Service Port-Calexico East - Class A Port Information Port Code: 2507 Location Address: 1699 East Carr, Rd Bldg A Calexico, CA 92231 Mailing Address: P O Box 632 Calexico, CA 92231 General Phone: (760) 768-2330 General Fax: (760)768-2331 Operational Hours: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM(Pacific) Seven Days A Week (7) Port Of Entry-Calexico West - Class A Port Information Port Code: 2503 CA-5 10/12
Location Address: 200 East First Street Calexico, CA 92231 Mailing Address: P O Box 632 Calexico, CA 92231 General Phone: (760) 768-2626 General Fax: (760)768-2631 Operational Hours: Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day Seven Days A Week (7) Port Of Entry-Eureka Port Information Port Code: 2802 Location Address: 317 3rd Street, Suite 6 Eureka, CA 95501 Mailing Address: 317 3rd Street, Suite 6 Eureka, CA 95501 General Phone: (707) 442-4822 General Fax: (707) 442-0152 Operational Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM(Pacific) Weekdays (Monday-Friday Port Of Entry-Fresno (2803/2882) Port Information Port Code: 2803 Location Address: Mailing Address: 5177 E. Clinton Way Fresno, CA 93727 Same As Above General Phone: (559) 456-6830 General Fax: (559) 456-6843 Operational Hours: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM(Pacific) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Port Of Entry-Port Hueneme Port Information Port Code: 2713 Location Address: Mailing Address: 333 Ponoma St. Port Hueneme, CA 93041 Same As Above General Phone: (805) 488-8574 General Fax: (805) 488-1224 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM(Pacific) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Service Port-Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport Port Information Port Code: 2704 Location Address: Mailing Address: 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1400 Long Beach, CA 90802 Same As Above General Phone: (562) 366-5555 General Fax: (562) 628-7900 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Pacific) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) CA-6 10/12
Service Port-Los Angeles International Airport-Cargo Operations Port Information Port Code: 2720 Location Address: Mailing Address: 11099 South La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 Same As Above General Phone: (310) 215-2618 General Fax: (310) 215-2013 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Pacific) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) PERMIT ORDERING Complete the required Caltrans Transportation Permit application form. There are several methods for obtaining the application form. Please see below. Via this Web Site: Via our Transportation Permits Office: Via a Permit Service: Please click here to access our permit application forms and accompaniments. Please click here for application instructions. For information on how to contact our Transportation Permits Office, please click here. Experienced personnel who charge a fee to obtain a permit for their client. Recommended for applicants who are not familiar with program requirements. Fax, mail, or deliver completed Caltrans Transportation Permit application forms to our office. Transportation Permits office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Walk-in counter service is available from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Faxed applications are accepted 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Applications may NOT be sent by e-mail. The Permits office is open on three State holidays: Martin Luther King's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day, and Veterans Day. Walk-in counter service is NOT available on these State holidays. The Permits office is closed on: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Transportation Permits Manual can be purchased for $27 from the Publications Unit. At 916 263 0822. The Caltrans Single-Trip Application and Routing System (STARS) is an automated method for customers to obtain single trip oversize/overweight transporation permits. Customers interested in participating in the STARS program should contact a Regional Office to apply for a Caltrans debtor account. SPECIAL NOTES Recent Changes April 18, 2011, Transportation Permits Policy Memorandum (TTPM 2011-02) Four or Five Axle Cranes Tridem Bonus Weight. This policy allows cranes with four (4) or five (5) axles a maximum of 60,000 pounds on a qualifying tridem axle group, without a boom dolly or trailer. June 7, 2010, Transportation Permits Policy Memorandum (TPPM 2009-04) Tridems Bonus Purple Equal Axles Weight Distribution for Hauled Vehicle. This policy allows the equal distribution of axle weights for hauled vehicles with a qualified bonus tridem axle group and an adjacent non-bonus tridem axle group. Maximum of two bonus tridem groups is allowed per vehicle combination, regardless of the number of axles.. CA-7 10/12
Pending Changes Consolidation of Transportation Permits Offices Beginning Monday, November 21, 2011, please contact the Transportation Permits Office (in Sacramento) for all permit-related questions and activities. The centralized transportation permit office will be located at: Transportation Permits Office 1823 14th Street Sacramento, CA 95811-7119 Main number: (916) 322-1297 The contact information is the following: Permit Type Phone Fax Single Trip (Faxed) (916) 322-1297 (916) 322-4966 STARS (916) 322-1297 (916) 322-6664 Variance (916) 322-4116 (916) 322-1505 Annual or Repetitive (916) 322-4958 (916) 445-0469 Caltrans appreciates your patience, support, and cooperation as we transition from two offices into one. CA-8 10/12
APPENDIX 20 WEIGHT CHART (Plate 25-4) MAXIMUM PERMIT WEIGHT ON TANDEM AXLES = 52,000 POUNDS GREEN AND BONUS OVERLOADS* Example 8'0" First to last axle in feet 43,680 4 tires, 8'-0" Wide Green Load = 1.3 x 700 (L + 40) 50,232 8 tires, 8'-0" Wide Green Load (+15%) = 1.15 x 1.3 x 700 (L + 40) 54,600 8 tires, 10'-0" Wide Green Load (+25%) = 1.25 x 1.3 x 700 (L + 40) FT IN 2 27,000 3 4 40,040 46,046 50,050 5 40,950 47,092 51,187 6 41,860 48,139 52,325 7 42,770 49,185 53,452 8 43,680 50,232 54,600 9 44,590 51,278 55,737 10 45,500 52,325 56,875 11 46,410 53,371 58,012 12 47,320 54,418 59,150 13 48,230 55,464 60,287 14 57,750 56,511 61,425 15 50,050 57,557 62,562 16 50,960 58,604 63,700 17 51,870 59,650 64,837 18 52,780 60,697 65,975 0 1 40,116 46,133 50,144 41,026 47,179 51,262 41,936 48,226 52,419 42,846 49,272 53,557 43,756 50,319 54,594 44,686 51,365 55,832 45,576 52,412 56,969 46,486 53,486 58,107 47,396 54,505 59,244 48,306 55,551 60,382 57,837 56,598 61,519 50,126 57,644 62,657 51,036 58,591 63,794 51,946 59,737 64,932 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 40,192 46,221 50,240 41,102 47,267 51,377 42,012 48,314 52,515 42,922 49,360 53,652 43,832 50,407 54,790 44,742 51,453 55,927 45,652 52,500 57,065 46,562 53,546 58,202 47,472 54,593 59,340 48,382 55,639 60,477 57,925 56,686 61,615 50,202 57,732 62,752 51,112 58,779 63,890 52,022 59,825 65,027 40,267 46,308 50,334 41,177 47,354 51,472 42,087 48,401 52,609 42,997 49,447 53,747 43,907 50,494 54,884 44,817 51,540 56,022 45,727 52,587 57,159 46,638 53,634 58,298 47,547 54,860 59,434 48,457 55,726 60,572 58,012 56,773 61,709 50,277 57,819 62,847 51,112 58,866 63,984 52,097 59,912 65,122 40,343 46,394 50,429 41,253 47,441 51,566 42,163 48,487 52,704 43,073 49,534 53,841 43,983 50,580 54,979 44,893 51,627 56,116 45,803 52,673 57,254 46,713 53,715 58,386 47,623 54,766 59,529 48,533 55,813 60,666 58,100 56,859 61,804 50,353 57,906 62,941 51,263 58,952 64,079 52,173 59,999 65,216 49,481 40,419 46,482 50,524 41,329 47,529 51,622 42,239 48,575 52,799 43,149 49,622 53,937 44,059 50,669 55,074 44,969 51,715 56,212 45,879 52,761 57,349 46,789 53,808 58,487 47,699 54,854 59,624 48,609 55,901 60,762 58,188 56,947 61,899 50,429 57,994 63,037 51,339 59,040 64,174 52,249 60,087 65,312 39,585 45,523 49,481 40,495 46,569 50,619 41,405 47,616 51,756 42,315 48,662 52,894 43,225 49,709 54,031 44,135 59,755 55,169 45,045 51,802 56,306 45,955 52,848 57,444 46,665 53,895 58,581 47,775 54,941 59,719 48,685 55,988 60,531 58,275 57,034 61,994 50,505 58,081 63,131 51,415 59,127 64,269 52,325 60,174 65,406 39,661 45,610 49,576 40,571 46,656 50,713 41,491 47,703 51,851 42,391 48,749 52,988 43,301 49,796 54,126 44,211 50,842 55,263 45,121 51,889 56,401 46,031 52,935 57,538 46,941 53,922 58,676 47,851 55,028 59,813 48,761 56,075 60,951 58,362 57,121 62,088 50,581 58,168 63,226 51,491 59,214 64,363 52,401 60,251 65,501 39,737 45,688 49,671 40,647 46,744 50,509 41,557 47,791 51,948 42,467 48,837 53,084 43,377 49,884 54,221 44,237 50,930 55,355 45,197 51,977 56,496 46,107 53,028 57,639 47,017 54,070 58,711 47,927 55,116 59,909 48,837 56,183 61,046 58,450 57,209 62,184 50,657 58,256 63,321 51,567 59,302 64,459 52,477 60,349 65,596 39,812 45,784 49,766 40,722 46,831 50,903 41,632 47,877 52,041 42,542 48,924 53,178 43,452 49,970 54,316 44,362 51,017 55,453 45,272 52,063 56,591 46,182 53,110 57,728 47,092 54,156 58,865 48,002 55,203 60,003 48,912 56,249 61,141 58,538 57,296 62,278 50,732 58,342 63,416 51,642 59,364 64,553 52,552 60,435 65,691 39,888 45,871 49,860 40,799 46,912 50,955 41,708 47,964 52,135 42,518 49,011 53,273 43,525 50,057 54,410 44,438 51,104 55,348 45,348 52,150 56,685 46,238 53,197 57,823 47,168 54,243 58,960 48,078 55,290 60,098 48,988 56,366 61,235 58,625 57,383 62,373 50,808 58,429 63,510 51,718 59,476 64,643 52,625 60,522 65,785 *A set of tandem axles with spacing between axles of less than 3.5" is considered as a single axle 39,964 45,959 49,955 40,874 47,006 51,093 41,784 48,052 52,231 42,694 49,099 53,366 43,804 50,145 54,506 44,514 51,192 55,643 45,424 52,238 56,781 46,334 53,285 57,918 47,244 54,331 59,056 48,154 55,378 60,193 49,064 56,424 61,331 58,713 57,471 62,466 50,384 58,517 63,606 51,794 59,564 64,743 52,704 60,610 65,861 CA-9 10/12
APPENDIX 20 WEIGHT CHART (Plate 25-5) FT IN 2 3 4 46,200 53,130 57,750 5 47,250 54,338 59,062 6 48,300 55,545 60,375 7 49,350 56,752 61,687 8 50,400 57,960 63,000 9 51,450 59,168 64,312 10 52,500 60,375 65,625 11 53,550 61,583 66,938 12 54,600 62,790 68,250 13 55,650 63,998 69,582 14 56,700 65,205 70,875 15 57,750 66,412 72,188 16 58,800 67,620 73,500 17 59,850 68,828 74,812 18 60,900 70,035 76,125 MAXIMUM PERMIT WEIGHT ON TANDEM AXLES = 69,000 POUNDS PURPLE AND BONUS OVERLOADS* Example 8'0" First to last axle in feet 50,400 4 tires, 8'-0" Wide Purple Load = 1.5 x 700 (L + 40) 57,960 8 tires, 8'-0" Wide Purple Load (+15%) = 1.15 x 1.5 x 700 (L + 40) 63,000 8 tires, 10'-0" Wide Purple Load (+25%) = 1.25 x 1.5 x 700 (L + 40) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 46,287 53,230 57,859 47,337 54,438 59,171 48,387 55,645 60,484 49,437 56,853 61,796 50,487 58,060 63,109 51,537 59,268 64,421 52,587 60,475 65,734 53,637 61,683 67,046 54,687 62,890 68,359 55,737 64,098 69,671 56,787 65,305 70,984 57,837 66,513 72,296 58,887 67,720 73,609 59,937 68,928 74,921 46,375 53,332 57,969 47,425 54,539 59,282 48,475 55,747 60,594 49,525 56,954 61,907 50,575 58,162 63,219 51,625 59,369 64,532 52,675 60,577 65,844 53,725 61,784 67,157 54,775 62,992 68,469 55,825 64,199 69,782 56,875 65,407 71,094 57,925 66,614 72,407 58,975 67,822 73,719 60,025 69,029 75,032 46,462 53,432 58,078 47,512 54,639 59,391 48,562 55,847 60,703 49,612 57,054 62,016 50,662 58,262 63,328 51,712 58,469 64,641 52,762 60,677 65,953 53,812 61,884 67,266 54,862 63,092 68,578 55,912 64,299 69,891 56,962 65,507 71,203 58,012 66,714 72,516 59,062 67,922 73,828 60,112 69,129 75,141 46,550 53,532 58,187 47,600 54,740 59,500 48,650 55,947 60,812 49,700 57,155 62,125 50,750 58,362 63,437 51,800 59,570 64,750 52,850 60,777 66,062 53,900 61,985 67,375 54,950 63,192 68,687 56,000 64,400 70,000 57,050 65,607 71,312 58,100 66,815 72,941 59,150 88,022 73,937 60,200 69,230 75,250 46,638 53,634 58,297 47,688 54,841 59,610 48,738 56,049 60,922 49,788 57,256 62,235 50,838 58,464 63,547 51,888 59,671 64,860 52,938 60,879 66,172 53,988 62,086 67,485 55,038 63,294 68,797 56,088 64,501 70,110 57,138 65,709 71,422 58,188 66,916 72,735 59,238 68,124 74,047 60,288 69,331 75,360 45,675 52,526 57,094 46,725 53,734 58,406 47,775 54,942 59,719 48,825 56,149 61,031 49,875 57,356 62,344 50,925 58,564 63,656 51,975 59,771 64,969 53,075 60,979 66,281 54,075 62,186 67,594 55,125 63,394 68,906 56,175 64,601 70,219 57,225 65,809 71,531 58,275 67,016 72,844 59,325 68,224 74,156 60,375 69,431 75,469 45,762 45,626 57,203 46,812 53,834 58,515 47,862 55,041 59,828 48,912 56,249 61,140 49,962 57,456 62,453 51,012 58,664 63,765 52,062 59,871 65,078 53,112 61,079 66,390 54,162 62,286 67,703 55,212 63,494 69,015 56,262 64,701 70,328 57,312 65,909 71,640 58,362 67,218 73,063 59,412 68,324 74,265 60,462 69,531 75,578 45,850 52,728 57,313 46,900 53,935 58,625 47,950 55,143 59,938 49,000 56,350 61,250 50,050 57,558 62,563 51,100 58,765 63,875 52,150 59,973 65,188 53,200 61,180 66,500 54,250 62,388 67,813 55,300 63,595 69,125 56,350 64,803 70,438 57,400 66,010 71,750 58,450 67,218 73,063 59,500 68,425 74,375 60,550 69,531 75,578 45,937 52,828 57,422 46,987 54,036 58,734 48,037 55,243 60,047 48,047 56,451 61,359 50,187 57,658 62,672 51,187 58,888 63,984 52,238 60,073 65,297 53,288 61,281 66,609 54,338 62,488 67,922 55,388 63,969 69,234 56,438 64,903 70,547 57,488 66,111 71,859 58,538 67,318 73,172 59,588 68,526 74,484 60,638 69,733 75,797 46,025 54,928 57,531 47,075 54,136 58,843 48,125 55,243 60,156 49,175 56,551 61,468 50,225 57,758 62,781 51,275 58,966 64,093 52,325 60,173 65,406 53,375 61,361 66,718 54,425 62,588 68,031 55,475 63,795 69,343 56,525 65,003 70,656 57,575 66,211 71,968 58,825 67,418 73,281 59,675 68,526 74,593 60,725 69,833 75,905 *A set of tandem axles with spacing between axles of less than 3.5" is considered as a single axle 46,113 53,030 57,671 47,163 54,237 58,954 48,213 55,445 60,255 49,253 56,652 61,579 50,313 57,860 62,891 51,363 59,057 64,204 52,413 60,275 65,516 53,463 61,482 66,829 54,513 62,890 68,141 55,563 63,897 69,454 56,613 65,105 70,785 57,883 66,312 72,079 58,713 67,250 73,391 59,763 68,727 74,704 60,813 69,935 76,015 CA-10 10/12