ARSD Article 70:03 — OVERSIZE, OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

Chapter 70:03:01 Movement of oversize or overweight vehicles

ARSD 70:03:01:01 Definitions

The following terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Axle," is a structure or portion of a structure consisting of one or more shafts, spindles, bearings, or any other means of attachment in the same vertical transverse plane extending across the full width of the vehicle, by means of which, in conjunction with one or more wheels mounted on said shafts, spindles, bearings, or other means of attachments, with a portion of the weight of a vehicle and its load, if any, is continuously transmitted to the roadway when the vehicle is in motion;

(2) "Black Hills area," the area south and west of Interstate Highway 90 from the Wyoming state line to Rapid City, west of State Trunk Highway 79 from Rapid City to the junction of State Trunk Highway 79 and U.S. Highway 18, west of U.S. Highway 18 from the junction of State Trunk Highway 79 and U.S. Highway 18 to Oelrichs, and west of U.S. Highway 385 from Oelrichs to the Nebraska state line;

(3) "Commercial farm machinery operator," an individual or company that is actively engaged in operating farm machinery for hire;

(4) "Convoy," the movement of vehicle units as a group with continuity of distance and time;

(5) "Custom harvester," an individual or a company engaged in the business of providing harvesting services for another individual or company for a fee or other compensation;

(6) "Daylight hours," the period of a day from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset;

(7) "Draw bar length," the longitudinal distance measured from the center of the hitching mechanism to the turn center of the trailer dolly's axle group;

(8) "Dual tires," a wheel that consists of two rims, and two equally sized and inflated tires;

(9) "Effective trailer overhang," the longitudinal distance measured from the turn center of the semitrailer's or trailer's rear axle group to the rearmost point on the semitrailer, trailer, or load;

(10) "Extended period permit," an annual permit or other multiple trip permit;

(11) "Farm implement dealer," an individual or company who actively engaged in the sale of farm implements or farm implement parts;

(12) "Hitch offset," the longitudinal distance measured from the turn center of the semitrailer's or trailer's rear axle group to the center of the hitching mechanism;

(13) "Interstate highway system," all highways on the national system of interstate highways;

(14) "LCV," a longer combination vehicle;

(15) "Manufactured home," a manufactured home or mobile home as defined in SDCL 32-3-1;

(16) "Nighttime hours," the period of a day from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise;

(17) "Offtracking," the difference in the path of the first inside front wheel and of the last inside rear wheel as a vehicle negotiates a curve;

(18) "Oversize," a vehicle or vehicle combination that exceeds the width, height, or length limitations set forth in SDCL chapter 32-22;

(19) "Permit-issuing authority," any highway patrol trooper, highway patrol supervisor, motor carrier inspector, or highway patrol district office personnel;

(20) "Permit center," the Sisseton Port of Entry;

(21) "Permit vehicle," an oversize, overweight, or oversize and overweight motor vehicle consisting of one or more units with or without load and operating under the authority of an oversize, overweight, or oversize and overweight permit;

(22) "Side by side axles," two single axle segments with two wheels on each segment mounted in the same transverse plane or two trunnion axles mounted in the same transverse plane;

(23) "Stack mover," a self-loading unit built primarily to haul loose-stacked or baled livestock feed;

(24) "Standard width," eight-foot or eight-foot-six inches

(25) "State highway system," all highways, as defined by SDCL 31-1-5(1), administered and maintained by the Department of Transportation except for the highways on the interstate highway system;

(26) "State trunk highway system," all highways, as defined by SDCL 31-1-5(1), administered and maintained by the Department of Transportation, including all the highways on the state highway system and the interstate highway system;

(27) "Steering axle," any axle on the front of a motor vehicle that is activated by the operator to directly accomplish guidance or steerage of the motor vehicle or combination of vehicles;

(28) "Tire width," the tire section width designated by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the tire;

(29) "Trailer," as used in the sections dealing with longer combination vehicles, a semitrailer converted to a trailer by the use of a converter dolly;

(30) "Trip," a single directional movement of a permit vehicle from origin to destination;

(31) "Trunnion axle," two individual axles mounted in the same transverse plane, with two wheels on each axle, connected at a pivot point which allows each individual axle to oscillate in a vertical plane to provide constant and equal weight distribution on each individual axle and on each wheel;

(32) "Trunnion axle group," two or more consecutive trunnion axles that are attached to the vehicle by a weight equalizing suspension system and whose consecutive centers are more than 40 inches, but not more than 96 inches apart;

(33) "Unit," a single vehicle, with or without load, designed to operate under its own power or coupled together with another vehicle; and

(34) "Wheel," an assembly that transmits a portion of the vehicle's load to the roadway and consists of one or more tires and rims, whether power-driven or freely rotating, which are connected to an axle by means of a common hub and bearing assembly.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 20 SDR 196, effective May 22, 1994; 21 SDR 40, effective September 4, 1994; 21 SDR 171, effective April 2, 1995; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:01.01 Booster axle defined

A booster axle is a unit consisting of its own frame assembly, suspension system, and one or more axles, which is attached to the rear of a vehicle through a coupling device which is capable of transmitting load to the unit's axle group. The coupling device may pivot about its vertical axis, allowing the unit to trail behind the vehicle through a turning maneuver. If the coupling device is fixed about its vertical axis, the unit's one or more axles must be self-steering.

History

Source: 22 SDR 166, effective June 2, 1996.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:02 Single-trip permit -- Procedures -- Fees

A permit-issuing authority may issue an individual single-trip permit or a book of 10 self-issuing single-trip permits that allow movement on state trunk highways of a vehicle that consists of one or more units and exceeds the size, weight, or size and weight limits in SDCL chapter 32-22.

The permit fee for an individual single-trip permit is $25. The fee for a book of 10 self-issuing single-trip permits is $250. An overweight vehicle shall be charged an additional fee of two cents for each ton or fraction of a ton that its gross weight exceeds the following weight limits, for each mile traveled on state trunk highways. This additional fee may not be less than one dollar.

The weight limits are as follows:

(1) Two axles - 40,000 pounds;

(2) Three axles - 60,000 pounds;

(3) Four axles - 80,000 pounds;

(4) Five axles - 85,000 pounds;

(5) Six axles - 90,000 pounds;

(6) Seven axles or more - 95,000 pounds.

A self-issuing single-trip permit must be validated by a permit-issuing authority before it can be used. In order to get validation, the permit holder shall contact the permit center and provide the information necessary for permit validation. If approved, the permit-issuing authority shall provide the permit holder with information to be copied on the permit by the permit holder regarding routing, permit restrictions, effective period of the permit, and validation number. The permit holder shall complete the permit and send the copy of the validated permit to the Division of Highway Patrol. The original validated permit is the permit for movement of the permit vehicle and must be carried in the permit vehicle during movement.

A single-trip permit may be issued in place of any extended period permit, LCV permit, or over 80,000 on interstate permit that is authorized in another section of this chapter. A single-trip over-dimension or overweight permit authorizes the movement of a permit vehicle for only one trip. A permit-issuing authority may grant a time extension for a single-trip permit to allow more travel time to complete a trip, if the trip as authorized by the permit is delayed due to equipment breakdown, weather conditions, highway conditions, or other moving delays. Special operating restrictions may be stated on the permit. All single-trip permits are issued subject to the provisions of this chapter.

State agencies, local subdivisions of this state or of a foreign state, and federal agencies, departments, or divisions are exempt from permit fees and additional overweight ton-mile fees.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:02, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 18 SDR 90, effective November 28, 1991; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 31 SDR 26, effective September 6, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:02.01 Extended period permit -- Route clearance verification -- Additional limitations -- Fee

Extended period permits are issued subject to the provisions of this chapter. Unless specifically addressed in another section of this chapter, an extended period permit is valid for a one year period that begins on the permit issuance date.

Before moving under the authority of an extended period permit, the permit holder must inspect the proposed route of travel to verify that no horizontal or vertical clearance limitations exist that prohibit the proposed move. If the proposed route of travel cannot be inspected, the permit holder shall contact the permit center to ensure that no prohibitive clearance limitations exist.

The permit-issuing authority may place additional limitations on an extended period permit as to route of travel and time of movement. The permit-issuing authority may specify additional requirements on an extended period permit as to signing, flagging, lighting, escort, special traffic control, and any other operational or safety requirement. The permit issuing authority shall consult the permit center before issuing an extended period permit to determine what additional limitations should be listed on the permit.

Unless otherwise specified, the fee for an extended period permit is $60.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003; 31 SDR 26, effective September 6, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:03 Repealed

Telegram permit requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:03, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.

ARSD 70:03:01:04 Repealed

Telephonic permits -- Use restricted. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:03.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:05 Issuance of permits discretionary

Permits shall be issued at the discretion of the issuing authority. An application for a permit does not assure permit approval. The permit-issuing authority in exercising discretion shall be guided by the rules in this chapter.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:04, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:06 Permit available for inspection -- Violation of permit

A permit shall be carried in the permit vehicle. The permit shall be made available for inspection by any enforcement authority upon request. An enforcement authority may revoke a permit if the permit vehicle operator or permit holder violates the terms of the permit or the provisions of this chapter. For the operator of a permit vehicle, the effect of having a permit revoked is the same as operating without a permit. After revoking a permit, an enforcement authority may take enforcement action against the permit vehicle operator, the permit holder, or both, for any violations of size and weight provisions in SDCL chapter 32-22 or for any violations of the provisions of this chapter.

History

Source: 8 SDR 45, effective October 28, 1981; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:04.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:07 Restrictions on time of movement -- Exceptions

Unless allowed in another section in this chapter, the following restrictions on time of movement apply to a permit issued according to this chapter.

Movement is restricted to daylight hours if one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) An escort is required;

(2) The permit vehicle is not able to attain the speed of posted speed limits and is not able to maintain a speed within posted speed limits;

(3) The permit vehicle is wider than 10 feet;

(4) The permit vehicle is higher than 14 feet 6 inches;

(5) The permit vehicle is a single unit whose overall length exceeds 45 feet;

(6) The permit vehicle is a multiple-unit combination whose overall length exceeds 110 feet;

(7) The permit vehicle is a two-unit combination with an individual unit length longer than 60 feet;

(8) The permit vehicle is a three or more unit combination with an individual unit length longer than 48 feet;

(9) The permit vehicle will travel on state highways which are noninterstate and beyond a two-mile radius of an interstate highway interchange.

A permit issuing authority may place the daylight hours restriction on a permit if traffic, highway, or other conditions indicate the need for such a restriction.

In the best interest of public safety, a permit-issuing authority, with the concurrence of the secretary of the Department of Transportation or an authorized representative, may issue a permit to allow the movement of a permit vehicle anytime.

To facilitate the handling of a public emergency, a permit issuing authority may issue a permit to allow the movement of a permit vehicle anytime.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 5 SDR 97, effective May 20, 1979; 6 SDR 5, effective July 30, 1979; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 138, effective February 23, 1986; transferred from § 70:01:04:05, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 40, effective September 4, 1994.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42, 32-22-46.

ARSD 70:03:01:08 Only single-trip overweight permits issued on interstate highway system -- Permits required for oversize movement on interstate

Only single-trip permits may be issued on the interstate highway system for overweight loads. All persons moving an oversize load, regardless of its use or purpose, must have a permit before entering any portion of the interstate highway system.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 12 SDR 7, effective July 28, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:06, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:09 Permits not issued when load can be reduced

No permit may be issued for movement of a load that could be readily reduced in size or weight, except as provided by this chapter.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:07, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:10 Designation of route of permit holders

The route to be traveled by a load under permit may be designated by any authorized permit-issuing authority, except where otherwise specified in this chapter.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:09, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:11 Liability insurance required

Applicants must carry public liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident and $100,000 property damage, or qualify as a self insurer pursuant to SDCL 32-35-90.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:10, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:12 Permit holders' liability to persons or property not diminished by permit

The issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter does not relieve the permit holder from liability for damages caused to any person or property either on the traveled portion of the highway or the right-of-way.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 70:01:04:11, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:13 Permit holders responsible for vertical clearances

All vertical clearances are the responsibility of the permit holder.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 70:01:04:12, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:14 Warning flags required for oversize movement

Unless specifically addressed in another rule in this chapter, red or orange warning flags shall be displayed on all oversized vehicles or loads. Warning flags shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 18 inches. The flags must be kept in good repair.

Flags shall be attached to all of the corners of a vehicle or load if the vehicle or load is wider than 8 feet 6 inches. Flags shall be attached to all of the corners of any load that extends beyond the width of the bed of the hauling vehicle.

Flags shall be attached to all oversized loads that project more than three feet ahead of the vehicle's front bumper or that project more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed of a vehicle. At least one flag shall be attached to the load projection if the end of the projection is 2 feet wide or less. At least two flags, one on each corner of the projection, shall be attached to a load projection if the end of the projection is wider than two feet.

Cross-Reference: Flag requirements for stack movers, § 70:03:01:36.04.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16,§ 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:13, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991, and January 1, 1992.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:14.01 Warning signs required for oversize movement

Unless exempted in another section in this chapter, "OVERSIZE LOAD" warning signs must be displayed on all permit vehicles issued an oversize permit according to this chapter that exceed a length of 95 feet or a width of 12 feet or that will operate during nighttime hours. "WIDE LOAD" or "LONG LOAD" signs are allowed in place of "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs. "OVERSIZED LOAD" signs are allowed in place of "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs. Signs must be covered or removed when they are not required according to this chapter.

One sign visible to oncoming traffic must be mounted on the front of the permit vehicle. One sign visible to traffic approaching from the rear must be mounted on the rear of the permit vehicle.

Signs must be legible at 500 feet. Signs must be reflectorized when used for night moves. Signs must be a minimum of 18 inches high by 84 inches wide. The signs must be yellow with black letters. Letters on the sign at a minimum must be upper case, 10 inches high, with 1 and 3/8 inch brush strokes. The signs must be kept in good repair.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 21 SDR 40, effective September 4, 1994.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:14.02 Lighting required for oversize movement

Unless more restrictive requirements apply in another section in this chapter, the lighting requirements in this section apply to a permit vehicle issued a permit according to this chapter.

During nighttime hours and at other times as required by SDCL 32-17-4, the permit vehicle must be equipped with the following reflectors and lighted lamps in addition to those required in SDCL chapter 32-17:

(1) If the permit vehicle consists of a motor vehicle transporting a load which extends more than 4 inches beyond the width of the vehicle, the load projection must be marked with the following additional reflectors and lighted lamps:

(a) One or more amber lamps and reflectors visible from the front and side, marking the foremost edges at their outermost extremity;

(b) One or more red lamps and reflectors visible from the rear and side, marking the rearmost edges at their outermost extremity; and

(c) One or more amber lamps and reflectors visible from the front, side, and rear, marking any portion of the projecting load which extends beyond its foremost and rearmost edge;

(2) If the permit vehicle consists of a motor vehicle transporting a load which overhangs the rear of the vehicle by more than 4 feet, the load projection must be marked with the following additional reflectors and lighted lamps:

(a) If the width of the overhang is 2 feet wide or less, one or more red lamps and reflectors visible from the rear and both sides, marking the end of the load overhang; or

(b) If the width of the overhang is wider than 2 feet, one or more red lamps and reflectors visible from the rear and side, marking each rear corner of the load overhang;

(3) If the permit vehicle consists of a motor vehicle transporting a load which overhangs the front of the vehicle by more than 3 feet, the load projection must be marked with the following additional reflectors and lighted lamps:

(a) If the width of the overhang is 2 feet wide or less, one or more amber lamps and reflectors visible from the front and both sides, marking the end of the load overhang; or

(b) If the width of the overhang is wider than 2 feet, one or more amber lamps and reflectors visible from the front and side, marking each front corner of the load overhang.

Each lighted lamp required in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) of this section must be visible under clear atmospheric conditions at all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet. Each reflector required in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) of this section must be visible under clear atmospheric conditions at all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet when the reflector is directly in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawfully lighted headlamps.

History

Source: 21 SDR 40, effective September 4, 1994.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:15 Repealed

Self-issuing single-trip permits -- Procedures -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:15, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; repealed, 31 SDR 26, effective September 6, 2004.

ARSD 70:03:01:16 Repealed

Validated permit must be carried when moving. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:16, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:17 Route approval required before issuance of overweight permits

Overweight permits may be issued only after approval of routes by the Department of Transportation, Division of Operations, or its designee.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:17, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:18 No permit needed for movement of hay, feed, or farm machinery by farmers -- Exception

Except on the interstate highway system, farmers may move their own overwidth and overheight but not overweight hay or stacked livestock feed, including baled feed, and their own overwidth and overheight but not overweight farm machinery without a permit.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:18, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-14.1, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:19 Conditions under which permits may be extended

Extension of permit dates to allow more travel time because of breakdown, weather conditions, highway conditions or other moving delays may be granted by any permit issuing authority.

Cross-Reference: Extended period overweight permits prohibited on interstate, § 70:03:01:29.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 70:01:04:20, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:20 Escort vehicles

Escort vehicles are required in front on two-lane highways or in the rear on divided highways as follows:

(1) Vehicles over sixteen feet wide traveling on the interstate highway system require an escort.

(2) Vehicles over ten feet wide traveling on the following highways require a front escort:

(a) U.S. Highway 14A from its intersection with Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish to its south junction with U.S. Highway 85;

(b) U.S. Highway 85 from the Wyoming state line to its southernmost junction with U.S. Highway 14A and from its junction with U.S. Highway 14A in Lead to its junction with U.S. Highway 14A in Deadwood;

(c) U.S. Highway 385 from its north junction with U.S. Highway 16 to its junction with U.S. Highway 85 and from its junction with U.S. Highway 18 in Hot Springs to its junction with State Trunk Highway 89 in Pringle;

(d) State Trunk Highway 44 from its junction with U.S. Highway 385 to its junction with U.S. Highway 16B;

(e) State Trunk Highway 231;

(f) U.S. Highway 16A;

(g) State Trunk Highway 244;

(h) State Trunk Highway 87;

(i) State Trunk Highway 89 from its junction with U.S. Highway 16A in Custer to its junction with State Trunk Highway 87;

(j) State Trunk Highway 36;

(k) State Trunk Highway 40 from its junction with U.S. Highway 16A to its junction with State Trunk Highway 79; and

(l) State Trunk Highway 473.

(3) Vehicles over sixteen feet wide traveling on the following highways require a front escort:

(a) U.S. Highway 16 from its east junction with U.S. Highway 16A at the Keystone Wye to the Wyoming border;

(b) U.S. Highway 14A from its south junction with U.S. Highway 85 to its junction with Intertate 90 at Exit 30;

(d) State Trunk Highway 89 from its junction with U.S. Highway 18 to its junction with U.S. Highway 385 at Pringle;

(e) State Trunk Highway 85 from its north junction with U.S. Highway 14A in Deadwood to its junction with Interstate 90 at Exit 17;

(f) State Trunk Highway 71 from its junction with U.S. Highway 18 in Hot Springs to the Nebraska border; and

(g) State Trunk Highway 471 from its junction with State Trunk Highway 71 to its junction with U.S. Highway 18 at Edgemont.

(4) For all other highways on the state trunk highway system, vehicles over twenty feet wide require an escort. The permit-issuing authority may also require escort vehicles because of route limitations, traffic conditions, or unusual permit vehicle configuration conditions.

A local highway patrol trooper may waive the front escort requirement for a specified period of time on any section of state trunk highway if the highway has adequate geometrics to provide for the safe operation of the vehicle.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 66, effective April 15, 1975; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:21, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 49 SDR 89, effective May 1, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 31-4-14, 32-22-41.

ARSD 70:03:01:20.01 Special traffic handling requirements

A lane at least ten feet wide must be allowed for normal traffic to pass an overwidth vehicle. Special traffic handling is required if the permit vehicle extends more than two feet into an adjacent driving lane or passing lane or if the width of the vehicle does not allow normal traffic to pass unless either the traffic or the permit vehicle drives on the roadway's shoulder. Special traffic handling may also be required if the permit vehicle has to perform special maneuvers in order to make turns, cross bridges, or clear height restrictions.

Special traffic handling includes escorts and flagpersons located in the front or rear of the vehicle, or both, or as required by the permit-issuing authority. The escorts and flagpersons shall stop, advise, or hold normal traffic until the permit vehicle has completed its special maneuver or it pulls off the road and stops to allow the normal traffic to pass.

History

Source: Transferred from § 70:03:01:20, 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:20.02 Weather limitations

An oversize permit is not valid when visibility is reduced to one-half mile or less by weather, dust, or smoke. An oversize or overweight permit is not valid when the road surface is slippery because of snow, ice, slush, or frost. Highway patrol officers may further restrict or prohibit operation under any oversize or overweight permit during periods when, in their judgment, weather conditions make continued operation unsafe.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:21 Escort vehicles -- Minimum requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for escort vehicles except as otherwise provided for in this chapter:

(1) Escort vehicles must be licensed motor vehicles. Motorcycles may not serve as escort vehicles;

(2) Escort vehicles must display a revolving amber light or two two-way flashing amber lights. The lights must be at least four inches in diameter;

(3) Escort vehicles must have signs with wording such as "WIDE LOAD AHEAD" or "WIDE LONG LOAD" in letters at least 12 inches high. The sign "WIDE LONG LOAD" shall be mounted on the front of the leading escort vehicle and the sign "WIDE LOAD AHEAD" shall be mounted on the back of the trailing escort vehicle;

(4) Bright red or orange flags at least 12 inches square shall be mounted on brackets or standards on each side of the sign; and

(5) Signs shall be covered or removed when not actually escorting a load.

History

Source: 5 SDR 23, effective September 26, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:46, 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:21.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:22 Structure movement -- Hauling unit limitations

A single-trip permit is required to move an oversized or overweight, or both, structure on the state trunk highways. Structures moved on a flat-bed or lowboy trailer may not exceed three times the axle width of the narrowest axle on the trailer, roof overhang excluded. The axle width will be measured from outside to outside of the axle's outside tires. Structures moved on a stack mover may not be wider than 24 feet or be longer than the length of the bed of the stack mover, roof overhang excluded, and the stack mover with a load may not be overweight. If flagpersons are required by § 70:03:01:20, they must be stationed at least one-quarter of a mile in front of and in the rear of the loaded vehicle.

All structures that have more than one level, or have one level with a floorplan that exceeds 2,000 square feet, shall be weighed by a representative of the South Dakota Highway Patrol prior to permit approval. The South Dakota Highway Patrol may choose to waive this requirement.

All structure movements requiring lifting of electrical power lines shall adhere to the following:

(1) Written verification must be supplied by the permit applicant to the permit issuing authority 48 hours prior to the move indicating that the permit applicant has complied with SDCL 49-32-3, utility company notification. Individual utility company verification documentation is not required;

(2) Only the electric company or their designee may lift their power lines to accommodate the structure movement.

Cross-Reference: Single-trip permit -- Fees, § 70:03:01:02.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 14, effective August 27, 1975; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 6 SDR 50, effective November 21, 1979; 6 SDR 85, effective February 24, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:22, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:23 Movement of road construction equipment

A single-trip permit is required for oversized or overweight, or both, road construction equipment before it is moved on state trunk highways. The permit for each movement of rubber-tired equipment under its own power must be approved by the Department of Transportation, Division of Operations, or its designee.

Cross-Reference: Methods of obtaining single-trip permits -- Fees, § 70:03:01:02.

History

Source: 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:24 Earthmoving equipment movement -- Escort vehicles -- When required -- Signs

The movement of earthmoving equipment singly or in convoy requires an escort vehicle in advance of the earthmover or convoy with a sign visible to oncoming traffic stating "CONVOY WIDE LOAD" or "WIDE LOAD", as applicable, in letters one foot high. The rear of the unit or convoy must display an identical sign. When moving on the interstate highway system, the escort vehicle must immediately follow the unit or convoy and the sign required on the escort vehicle must be visible to traffic approaching from the rear.

Cross-Reference: Movement of road construction equipment, § 70:03:01:23.

History

Source: 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.02, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:25 Repealed

Road construction equipment movement -- Escort vehicle -- Qualifications of driver. Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.03, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:26 Road construction equipment movement -- Maximum speeds

The maximum speed for movement of rubber-tired road construction equipment, excluding trucks, is 20 miles per hour. If scrapers bounce, they shall be driven at a lower speed.

Cross-Reference: Movement of road construction equipment, § 70:03:01:23.

History

Source: 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.04, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:27 Road construction equipment -- Space requirements for convoy movement

In addition to the requirements of § 70:03:01:24, units traveling in a road construction equipment convoy must be spaced at least 500 feet apart and the distance between units may not exceed 3,000 feet.

History

Source: 2 SDR 71, effective May 1, 1976; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.05, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:28 Annual permit -- Movement of slow vehicles on interstate

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows the movement on the interstate highway system of a vehicle which cannot maintain a speed of 40 miles per hour. The permit is valid only when no parallel route is available. The vehicle must display flashing warning lights and must be driven as far to the right of the roadway as possible.

History

Source: 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:26.06, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:29 Extended period overweight permits prohibited on interstate

Extended period permits may not be issued on the interstate highway system for overweight loads. This prohibition does not include single-trip permits extended under § 70:03:01:19.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:27, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:30 Repealed

Books of 10 single-trip permits -- Movement of oversize equipment -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:28, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:31 Repealed

70:03:01:31 Requirements before use of single-trip permit for movement of oversize equipment. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:30.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:32 Extended period permit -- Farm implement dealers and commercial farm machinery operators

A permit-issuing authority may issue an extended period permit that allows the movement of an oversize but not overweight permit vehicle consisting of a vehicle hauling or pulling up to two farm implements by a commercial farm machinery operator, or by or for a farm implement dealer. A vehicle consisting of a single unit or a combination of two units may move on the state trunk highway system. A vehicle combination consisting of three units may move on the state highway system, but not on the interstate highway system. The permit shall be assigned to the permit vehicle's power unit. An assigned permit may be used to road-deliver a self-propelled farm implement.

The extended period permit is valid for the movement of an overwidth permit vehicle up to 16 feet wide on the interstate highway system and up to 20 feet wide on the state highway system. The maximum length of the vehicle may not exceed 100 feet. The maximum length of a farm implement in a three unit combination is 45 feet. The height of the permit vehicle may not exceed 18 feet. A permit vehicle that exceeds these size limits requires a single-trip permit.

Single and two unit vehicles may move during daylight hours. Three unit vehicle combinations may move only from sunrise to sunset.

If a permit vehicle consists of one or more units not equipped with operating brakes on all wheels, the permit vehicle's power unit must be a farm tractor or its equivalent. If the permit vehicle's power unit is not a farm tractor or its equivalent, the permit vehicle may not exceed a speed of 25 miles per hour or additional limitations as listed by the implement tire manufacturer or it must be demonstrable, upon request by a law enforcement officer, that it meets the brake performance requirements of SDCL subdivision 32-18-8(3). The permit vehicle's operator shall be responsible for any damages caused during a brake performance demonstration.

A permit vehicle consisting of three units may not travel in excess of 25 miles per hour and the rearmost implement shall display red flags on the extremities.

A permit vehicle hauling farm implements under the authority of this permit is in compliance with the maximum axle or tire weight limits set by SDCL 32-22-16 or 32-22-21 if the following conditions are met:

(1) The total gross weight is within the limits set by SDCL 32-22-16;

(2) The weight on axles and tires is not more than 10 percent over the maximum axle and tire weight limits set by SDCL 32-22-16 or 32-22-21; and

(3) The load is shifted on the permit vehicle so that the maximum weight limits on axles and tires are met. Failure to shift weight to a legal condition allows for enforcement action to be taken for violation of legal weight limits.

Cross-Reference: Single-trip permit -- Fees, § 70:03:01:02.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 23, effective September 26, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 9 SDR 111, effective February 27, 1983; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:31, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 34, effective September 9, 1990; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:32.01 Annual permit -- Oversize vehicle designed for hauling oversize, overweight loads

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows the movement on state trunk highways of a permit vehicle up to 10 feet wide, up to 110 feet long, or both, but not overheight or overweight. The permit shall be assigned to an individual truck tractor or trailer.

The permit vehicle may consist of a truck tractor pulling one or more units designed for hauling oversize or overweight loads. The units may consist of one or more of the following: a trailer, a jeep dolly, or a booster axle.

This permit is valid when a load is carried on the trailer if the load does not exceed the length and width of the trailer's bed and the load does not cause the permit vehicle to exceed legal height or weight. Pin settings for the permit vehicle must be set so that the permit vehicle is configured in its shortest configuration, and all width extensions must be placed in their narrowest configuration.

Note: It is recommended that the sign be laid out using a Series B lettering according to the requirements set forth in the document titled "Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs and Pavement Markings," United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Traffic Operations, Washington, D.C. 20590.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:32.02 Annual permit -- Self-propelled equipment

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows the movement on state trunk highways of a permit vehicle consisting of self-propelled equipment that is up to 10 feet wide, up to 55 feet long, or both, but not overheight or overweight. The permit shall be assigned to an individual unit.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:32.03 Repealed

Additional limitations on annual permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; repealed, 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.

ARSD 70:03:01:32.04 Annual permit -- Overweight booster axle

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows the movement on state trunk highways of a straight truck equipped with a booster axle whose loaded weight exceeds that allowed by SDCL 32-22-21 but does not exceed 600 pounds per inch of tire width. The permit may be issued under the following conditions:

(1) The booster axle was installed on the truck before July 1, 1996; and

(2) An application form is filled out which documents the following:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the company or individual operating the truck;

(b) The make, model, serial number, and model year of the truck;

(d) The date the booster axle was installed on the truck;

(e) The number of axles on the truck, including the booster axle and all center-to-center axles spacing distances;

(f) The number of tires and the tire size for each axle on the truck, including the booster axle;

(g) The applicant's name and signature; and

(h) The date of the application.

The permit is assigned to the truck equipped with the booster axle.

History

Source: 22 SDR 166, effective June 2, 1996.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:33 Repealed

Books of 10 single-trip permits issued for movement of farm machinery. Repealed.

History

Source: 7 SDR 100, effective April 27, 1981; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:31.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:34 Repealed

Requirements before use of single-trip permit for movement of farm machinery. Repealed.

History

Source: 7 SDR 100, effective April 27, 1981; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:31.03, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:35 Repealed

Single-trip permit to be available for inspection. Repealed.

History

Source: 7 SDR 100, effective April 27, 1981; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:31.04, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:36 Repealed

Permits to feed haulers -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 23, effective September 26, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 5 SDR 73, effective March 7, 1979; 6 SDR 14, effective August 22, 1979; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 10 SDR 93, effective March 5, 1984; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:32, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.01 Annual permit -- Stack mover -- Application procedure

A permit-issuing authority may issue to an applicant an annual permit which allows the movement of an oversize stack mover. The applicant shall submit a completed stack mover permit application form or provide the permit-issuing authority with the information to complete the application form. The permit shall be assigned to an individual truck-mounted or tractor-towed stack mover.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.02 Annual stack mover permit -- General limitations

An annual stack mover permit allows a stack mover to move oversized when empty or loaded. When loaded, the load may consist of loose-stacked or baled livestock feed.

The permit allows for movement on the state highway system. Movement is allowed on an interstate highway if no parallel state highway is available. When moving on an interstate highway, the stack mover shall travel in the right-hand lane and may use the left lane only as required by traffic control signing or when passing traffic that is not maintaining a speed of 40 miles per hour.

The permit is valid for daylight movement only, sunrise to sunset. Additional limitations regarding weather, route of travel, and time of movement may be placed on the permit by a permit-issuing authority.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.03 Annual stack mover permit -- Size limitations

An annual stack mover permit allows movement of an empty stack mover that is up to 60 feet long. A stack mover up to 17 feet wide that was built before July 1, 1991, may move empty. A stack mover up to 16 feet wide that was built after June 30, 1991, may move empty. A stack mover that exceeds these limitations may move only with a single-trip permit.

An annual stack mover permit allows a stack mover to move loaded up to 60 feet long and 18 feet high. The permit allows a stack mover to move loaded with baled and loose-stacked livestock feed up to 20 feet wide, including all enforcement tolerances.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.04 Annual stack mover permit -- Flag, light, escort, and sign requirements

In lieu of the flags required in § 70:03:01:14, an annual stack mover permit is valid if the stack mover has a red or orange flag attached to the left front bed corner and left rear bed corner of the stack mover. Each flag must be at least 18 inches square. They may be mounted by one corner, by two corners, or across one side. The flag attached to the left rear bed corner may be attached up to six feet ahead of the left rear bed corner. The flags must be kept clean. They must be placed so they are clearly visible when the stack mover is moving empty. The flags do not have to be reattached to the widest extremities of the load when the stack mover is loaded. Devices similar to mud-flaps may be used in lieu of flags if they meet flag size and color requirements.

The permit is valid only if the stack mover is equipped with a working amber strobe light or a working amber revolving light. The light must be at least four inches in diameter. The light must be clearly visible at 500 feet when a stack mover is empty and is approached from either the front or rear. The light must be clearly visible at 500 feet when a stack mover is loaded and is approached from the front.

A stack mover must be equipped with mirrors or other devices that allow the operator to see traffic approaching from the rear, or the stack mover must be accompanied by a rear escort. Stack movers must have operating rear signal lights that are clearly visible when the stack mover is empty or loaded, or the stack mover must be accompanied by a rear escort. The rear escort operator must be in radio contact with the stack mover operator.

An empty stack mover operating on the interstate must have an "OVERSIZED LOAD" sign attached to its rear. The sign must extend to the full width of the empty stack mover and must be at least 18 inches high. The sign must be attached to the stack mover by standards mounted on the rear tips of the widest stack mover teeth with intermediate standards as required to support the sign. The sign must have black letters on yellow background. At minimum, the sign's lettering must be 10 inches high with a 1.41-inch brush stroke.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.05 Annual stack mover permit -- Route clearance verification

Before moving under the authority of an annual stack mover permit, the stack mover operator must inspect the proposed route of travel to verify that no width or height restrictions exist that will prohibit the proposed move.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.06 Annual stack mover permit -- Slow movement on interstate

The annual stack mover permit allows movement on the interstate highway system when a stack mover cannot maintain a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.07 Annual stack mover permit -- Lift axle limitations

An annual stack mover permit allows a stack mover to be overweight when one or more of the stack mover's lift axles are raised to facilitate turning at an intersection provided the following conditions are met:

(1) The lift axles were installed on the stack mover before July 1, 1991;

(2) The stack mover is not on an interstate highway;

(3) The lift axles are raised within 100 feet before beginning the turn and are lowered within 100 feet after completing the turn; and

(4) No bridges are crossed while the lift axles are lifted.

An annual stack mover permit is not valid if used in conjunction with the annual lift axle permit as defined in § 70:03:01:85.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-57.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-57.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.08 Repealed

Annual stack mover permit -- Fees. Repealed.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:36.09 Extended period stack mover permit -- Eligibility requirements -- Weight limitations

Notwithstanding the provisions of SDCL 32-22-16 and 32-22-16.1, by application and permit only, a tractor-towed or truck-mounted stack mover built prior to July 1, 1992, and modified with a third axle, so that the combination of axles are spaced more than forty inches and less than eight feet apart, may have a triple axle weight of forty thousand pounds if the two axles are equipped with ten-inch dual tires and the third axle is equipped, as a minimum, with eight and one-quarter-inch dual tires. The third axle must have been installed prior to December 31, 1992. The application and permit must be accompanied by an affidavit affirming the dates of installation and manufacture as true and accurate. The exception to SDCL 32-22-16 and 32-22-16.1 provided for in this rule expires on June 30, 2008. However, a stack mover consisting of a minimum four axle group (not including the steering axle) that meets the requirements of this section may operate under the triple axle forty thousand pound allowance, in addition to the weight limitations as prescribed in SDCL 32-22-16 and 32-22-16.1 allowed for the fourth axle until June 30, 2012.

Failure to submit a complete and accurate stack mover application, operation of a stack mover without such permit, or operation of a stack mover not in conformance with this section shall result in application of the weight limitations as prescribed in SDCL 32-22-16 and 32-22-16.1.

History

Source: 30 SDR 89, effective December 7, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:37 Extended period permit -- Baled flax straw, baled feed, or baled solid waste

A permit-issuing authority may issue an extended period permit which allows a permit vehicle to haul baled feed, baled flax straw, or baled solid waste over the state trunk highway system if the permit vehicle is not wider than 12 feet.

History

Source: 5 SDR 23, effective September 26, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 6 SDR 14, effective August 22, 1979; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:32.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 30 SDR 22, effective August 25, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:38 Repealed

Permits -- Baled flax straw, baled feed on interstate -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: 6 SDR 14, effective August 22, 1979; 6 SDR 99, effective April 13, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:32.02, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:39 Repealed

Books of 10 single-trip permits issued for movement of hay on interstate highway system. Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 120, effective March 21, 1982; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:32.03, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:40 Repealed

Requirements of holder before single-trip permit is used. Repealed.

History

Source: 8 SDR 120, effective March 21, 1982; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:32.05, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:41 Annual permit -- Manufactured homes

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows the movement on state trunk highways of an oversize permit vehicle consisting of a licensed motorized vehicle towing a manufactured home. The permit vehicle may not exceed a height of 15 feet. The manufactured home, excluding all nonstructural appendages and safety devices, may not exceed a width of 16 feet or a length of 80 feet. The manufactured home, including all nonstructural appendages except for safety devices, may not exceed a width of 16 feet 6 inches or a length of 80 feet 6 inches.

The motorized vehicle towing a manufactured home must be of sufficient size and power to safely handle the movement of the manufactured home and to maintain minimum speeds where posted. At a minimum, manufactured homes over 8 feet wide but not more than 10 feet wide must be towed by a motor vehicle of no less than 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), manufactured homes over 10 feet wide but not more than 12 feet wide must be towed by a motor vehicle of no less than 8,000 pounds GVWR, and manufactured homes over 12 feet wide but not more than 18 feet wide must be towed by a motor vehicle of no less than 9,000 pounds GVWR.

The permit is not valid for movement when the wind velocity exceeds 25 miles per hour. Before moving a permit vehicle, the permit holder must ascertain in a manner satisfactory to the permit holder that no width or height restrictions exist on the route which will prohibit the proposed move.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 29, effective October 6, 1974; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 190, effective June 1, 1986; transferred from § 70:01:04:34, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 171, effective April 2, 1995; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:42 Repealed

Mobile home movement requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; transferred from § 70:01:04:23, 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 7, effective July 28, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:34.01, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 171, effective April 2, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:43 Repealed

Mobile home movement -- Additional requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 29, effective October 6, 1974; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 5 SDR 73, effective March 7, 1979; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:24, 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:34.02, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 171, effective April 2, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:44 Repealed

Mobile home movement -- Travel restrictions. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:25, 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:34.03, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 171, effective April 2, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:45 Repealed

Thirty-day permits -- Soil conservation equipment -- Restrictions -- Fees. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 56, effective January 17, 1979; 7 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1980; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:36, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.01 Multiple-trip construction equipment permit -- Authorization to issue permit

A multiple-trip construction equipment permit may be issued by the Division of Highway Patrol to an individual or a company doing business in South Dakota for the movement on state highways of construction equipment that is oversized or overweight or both. The multiple-trip permit may be issued for a period not to exceed 12 months and is valid only for the movement of an individual's or company's own construction equipment. The permit is not valid for the commercial movement of construction equipment.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.02 Multiple-trip construction equipment permit -- Assigned to a unit

A multiple-trip construction equipment permit for movement of construction equipment shall be assigned to the individual unit. A unit may consist of self-propelled construction equipment, a motor vehicle towing tow-a-way construction equipment, or a motor vehicle which hauls construction equipment. For a unit hauling construction equipment, only one permit a unit is required to move any load on the unit provided that the unit's loaded dimensions do not exceed those listed on the permit and the loaded unit is not overweight.

Each overweight unit requires an individual permit. For an overweight unit hauling construction equipment, the permit is assigned to the unit and the piece of construction equipment being hauled. An overweight unit's axle spacings must match those listed on the permit and its axle weights must not exceed those listed on the permit. A permit purchased to allow an overweight unit to move when hauling a piece of construction equipment may also be used for the unit and any other load which is not overweight provided that the loaded unit does not exceed the dimensions listed on the permit.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.03 Multiple-trip construction equipment permit -- Route approval and verification for overweight unit

A multiple-trip construction equipment permit for an overweight unit may be issued only after route approval by the Department of Transportation, Division of Operations, or its designee. A multiple-trip permit for an overweight unit requires overweight route verification every 30 days. Verification shall be obtained by contacting the permit center. The permit center will issue a permit authorization number to the permit holder and the permit holder shall write the permit authorization number on the permit along with the current date to validate the multiple-trip permit for another 30 days of overweight movement.

Before making a move, the permit holder must inspect the proposed route of travel to verify that no width or height restrictions exist which will prohibit the proposed move. If the proposed route of travel cannot be inspected, the permit holder shall contact a permit-issuing authority to ensure that no prohibitive restrictions exist.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.04 Multiple trip construction equipment permit -- Limitations

Multiple-trip construction equipment permit -- Limitations. The multiple-trip construction equipment permit for movement of an overweight unit is limited to state highways located in an area including a base county and the counties bordering the base county. It is valid only for moves originating and terminating within this area and is not valid for moves through the area.

The permit is valid for daytime movement only and is not valid on interstate highways.

The permit is valid for units up to 20 feet wide and 110 feet long. Units exceeding these dimensions require a single-trip permit.

Under this permit, the maximum speed for movement of off-highway construction equipment not being hauled on a permitted vehicle is 20 miles per hour. During movement, if off-highway construction equipment bounces, the speed of the vehicle shall be reduced so that the unit does not bounce.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.05 Multiple trip construction equipment permit -- Escort and sign requirements

Multiple-trip construction equipment permit -- Escort and sign requirements. The holder of a multiple-trip construction equipment permit must ensure that all escort and special traffic handling requirements are in compliance with § 70:03:01:20. Violation of the terms of this permit or safety, size, weight, or traffic violations received during its use may result in revocation of the permit without refund.

If the unit's length exceeds 90 feet overall or if it is wider than 12 feet, it must have an "OVERSIZED LOAD" sign attached to its front and rear. The sign must be at least 7 feet long and 18 inches high. The color of the sign must be black letters on yellow background. At minimum, the sign's lettering must be 10 inches high with a 1.41 inch brush stroke. (See note at the end of this section.)

Note: It is recommended that the sign be laid out using a Series B lettering according to the requirements set forth in the document titled "Standard Alphabets For Highway Signs and Pavement Markings," United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Traffic Operations, Washington, DC, 20590.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:45.06 Multiple-trip permit -- Construction equipment -- Fees

At the time of application for a multiple-trip construction equipment permit, the permit user shall designate the counties and period of time to be permitted. The fee for a multiple-trip permit is determined by the number of counties and months designated by the permit user and is based on a charge of $5 a month for each designated county but not more than a total of $20 a month for all of the designated counties, excluding additional overweight fees. The minimum fee for a multiple-trip permit issued under §§ 70:03:01:45.01 to 70:03:01:45.05, inclusive, is $25, excluding additional overweight fees.

Overweight units shall be charged an additional fee based on a charge of 50 cents a month for each designated county for each ton or fraction of a ton that the unit's gross weight is over the weight limits set in § 70:03:01:02.

History

Source: 16 SDR 137, effective February 28, 1990; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 31 SDR 26, effective September 6, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-38, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:46 Repealed

Length limitations and route designations for automobile and boat transporters. Repealed.

History

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective July 11, 1978; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:40, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; readopted, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; repealed, 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.

ARSD 70:03:01:47 Extended period permit -- Over 80,000 pounds on interstate permit

A permit-issuing authority may issue to an applicant an extended period permit which allows the operation on the interstate highway system of a vehicle which exceeds a gross weight of 80,000 pounds. The weight of the vehicle must conform to the tire, axle, and bridge weight requirements in SDCL 32-22-16, 32-22-16.1, and 32-22-21, and the vehicle combination may not exceed the length limits in SDCL 32-22-8.1. Except for a vehicle consisting of a straight truck or tractor-semitrailer combination, the vehicle may not exceed a speed of 65 miles per hour, including all enforcement tolerances.

History

Source: 2 SDR 37, effective November 20, 1975; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:41, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995; 22 SDR 166, effective June 2, 1996; 32 SDR 183, effective May 10, 2006.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:48 Maximum weight -- Commercial license

The weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load under § 70:03:01:47 shall be computed by the formula specified in SDCL 32-22-16.1. Commercial license fees as set forth in SDCL 32-9-15 must be paid prior to use of the permit.

History

Source: 2 SDR 37, effective November 20, 1975; 8 SDR 45, effective October 28, 1981; 9 SDR 111, effective February 27, 1983; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:42, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-39, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-39, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:49 Requirements before use of permit for movement of overweight or combination vehicles

Before a permit for movement of overweight or combination vehicles may be used, the permit holder shall write on the permit the name of the carrier, permit holder, tractor unit number, tractor state and license number, date, and bill of lading number.

History

Source: 2 SDR 37, effective November 20, 1975; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:43, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-39, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-39, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:50 Repealed

Availability of permit for inspection. Repealed.

History

Source: 2 SDR 37, effective November 20, 1975; 10 SDR 7, effective July 31, 1983; transferred from § 70:01:04:44, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:51 Overwidth permits for municipal sludge vehicles

The Division of Highway Patrol may issue annual overwidth permits for the movement of overwidth sludge vehicles owned and operated by a municipality.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:47, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.11.

ARSD 70:03:01:52 Operating restrictions for overwidth municipal sludge vehicles

In addition to the speed restrictions in SDCL 32-22-42.11, overwidth municipal sludge vehicles may operate only during daylight hours and shall conspicuously display flashing warning lights or an amber revolving light.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:48, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.11.

ARSD 70:03:01:53 Overweight permits for municipal sludge vehicles

The Division of Highway Patrol may issue annual overweight permits for the movement of overweight sludge vehicles owned and operated by a municipality and purchased before July 1, 1984.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:49, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.11.

ARSD 70:03:01:54 Overweight municipal sludge vehicle -- Operating and routing requirements

A municipal sludge vehicle granted an overweight permit pursuant to § 70:03:01:53 may travel only over routes approved by the highway authority with jurisdiction over the highway. The highway authority may impose special operating conditions to ensure the protection of the highway surface and structures. Nothing in this section prohibits a highway authority from denying travel over any highway under its jurisdiction.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:50, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.11.

ARSD 70:03:01:55 Formula for determination of offtracking

Maximum offtracking allowed without a permit is 17 feet. The determination of the amount of offtracking is based on the following formula using a turning radius, TR, of 75 feet. Length is measured in feet.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:51, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:56 Extended period overlength semitrailer permits -- Limitations

An extended period overlength semitrailer permit may be issued for the movement on state trunk highways of a semitrailer over 53 feet long provided the following conditions are met:

(1) The semitrailer length may not exceed 60 feet;

(2) The overall length of the tractor and semitrailer may not exceed 80 feet;

(3) The distance from the center of the semitrailer's rear axle to its rear may not exceed 30 percent of its length;

(4) The maximum offtracking distance calculated according to the formula contained in § 70:03:01:55, may not exceed 17 feet when using a foot turning radius, TR, of 75 feet;

(5) All overlength trailers permitted under this rule must meet the conspicuity requirements set forth under Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 393.13;

(6) Rear underride protection must be provided on the semitrailer if the bottom of the rear of the semitrailer is more than 20 inches above the ground and the rear tires of the semitrailer are set more than 2 feet ahead of the rear of the semitrailer. Semitrailers must meet the rear underride protection requirements set forth under Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 393.86;

(7) The trailer was manufactured prior to September 1, 1998.

The extended period permit is the permit for the movement of the overlength semitrailer and must be carried in the cab of the truck tractor.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:52, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:57 Repealed

Single-trip permits for overlength semitrailers -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 7, effective July 28, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:53, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:58 Repealed

Overlength semitrailers -- Operating restrictions. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:54, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.

ARSD 70:03:01:59 Repealed

Overlength semitrailers -- Permit must be carried in cab. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:55, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 29 SDR 160, effective June 2, 2003.

ARSD 70:03:01:60 LCV permit -- Authorization to issue -- Fee

The Division of Highway Patrol may sell LCV permits, in multiples of 10, which allow movement 24 hours a day, on highways listed in § 70:03:01:65, of a LCV which is overlength, over 80,000 pounds, or both. The LCV may consist of the following:

(1) Tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer;

(2) Tractor-semitrailer-trailer;

(3) Tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer-semitrailer;

(4) Tractor-semitrailer-trailer-trailer; or

(5) Truck-trailer.

The LCV permit is a self-issuing permit which may not be used in conjunction with other oversize permits. The fee for 10 LCV permits is $100.

If a permit-issuing authority finds that a vehicle which needs a LCV permit under this section does not have one or has one that is not filled out correctly, the permit-issuing authority may issue a single-trip permit to the vehicle under § 70:03:01:02.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:56, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:61 Longer combination vehicle -- Maximum length and weight limitations

The overall length of a LCV, authorized by § 70:03:01:60, may not exceed 110 feet except for truck-trailer combinations which may not exceed 85 feet.

Semitrailers and trailers may not exceed 48 feet each when used in tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer, tractor-semitrailer-trailer, or truck-trailer combinations. Semitrailers and trailers may not exceed 28 1/2 feet each when used in tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer-semitrailer or tractor-semitrailer-trailer-trailer combinations. Tractors and trucks may not exceed 45 feet.

The LCV must be operated within the weight limits provided in SDCL 32-22-16 and 32-22-16.1 and may not exceed a gross weight of 129,000 pounds. The weight on a steering axle may not exceed 600 pounds per inch of tire width. The weight on all other axles may not exceed 500 pounds per inch of tire width. All axles must be equipped with four tires, with the exception of the steering axle.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:57, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 40, effective September 23, 1987; 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:61.01 Longer combination vehicle -- Offtracking limitations

A LCV's calculated low-speed offtracking may not exceed 8.75 feet for a turning radius of 161 feet (TR = 161). Low-speed offtracking shall be calculated based on the formula in § 70:03:01:55. If, during a trip, a trailer in the LCV is changed, the low-speed offtracking must be recalculated to ensure that offtracking does not exceed 8.75 feet. For a LCV consisting of one or more trailers which are 45 feet long or longer, all the dimensions used to calculate the offtracking must be written in the "Permit Restrictions" area of the permit along with the offtracking value derived from the calculation.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:61.02 Longer combination vehicle -- Vehicle configuration limitations

A semitrailer or trailer may not be longer than nor weigh 3,000 pounds more than the trailer located immediately ahead of it. Rearward loading of a semitrailer or trailer is not allowed.

Lift axles and belly axles are not considered load carrying axles and will not count when determining the vehicle's weight limits. Axles which are spaced 8 feet or less apart must weigh within 500 pounds of each other.

The semitrailer or trailer hitch offset may not exceed 6 feet. The maximum effective rear trailer overhang may not exceed 35 percent of the wheelbase of the rear trailer. If the towbar between a truck-trailer combination exceeds 19 feet, it must be flagged during daylight hours and lighted at night. (See note at the end of this section regarding draw bar length.)

Note: It is recommended that the draw bar length not exceed 8 feet.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:61.03 Longer combination vehicle -- Power requirements and speed limitations

The power unit pulling the LCV must be of sufficient horsepower to maintain a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour when pulling fully loaded trailers. The LCV may not exceed a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour when operating on interstate highways or 55 miles per hour when operating on other highways. For the purposes of this section, enforcement tolerances are prohibited.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 22 SDR 166, effective June 2, 1996.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:61.04 Longer combination vehicle -- Signing requirements

The rear trailer of the LCV must have affixed to it a sign that states, "LONG LOAD." The sign must be at least 7 feet long and 18 inches high. The color of the sign must be black letters on yellow background. At minimum, the sign's lettering must be 10 inches high with a 1.41-inch brush stroke. (See note at the end of this section.)

Note: It is recommended that the sign be laid out using a Series B lettering, according to the requirements set forth in the document titled, "Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs and Pavement Markings," United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Traffic Operations, Washington, D.C. 20590.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14, 32-22-42.15.

ARSD 70:03:01:61.05 Longer combination vehicle -- Limitations due to weather and highway conditions

A LCV may not be operated under the following conditions:

(1) When road surfaces because of rain, ice, snow, slush, or frost present a slippery condition which may be hazardous to the operation of the LCV or to other highway users;

(2) When wind, other weather conditions, or equipment conditions cause part of the LCV to swerve, whip, sway, or fail to follow within one foot of the path of the power unit, excluding low-speed offtracking; or

(3) When visibility is reduced by snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke.

The highway patrol may restrict or prohibit operations during periods when, in its judgment, traffic, weather, or other safety conditions make travel unsafe.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:62 Longer combination vehicle license requirements

Longer combination vehicle -- License requirements. Yearly commercial license fees, as set forth in SDCL 32-9-15, or 30-day commercial license fees, as set forth in SDCL 32-9-22, must be paid to cover the maximum gross weight which the LCV, as authorized under § 70:03:01:60, can carry prior to the use of a permit.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:58, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:63 Repealed

Truck tractor identification required. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:59, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:64 Repealed

Semitrailer frame modification of vehicle combinations. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:60, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:65 Longer combination vehicle -- Approved routes and access restrictions

A LCV granted a permit pursuant to § 70:03:01:60 may travel over the interstate highway system and shall enter and exit the interstate highway system only on routes approved by the Department of Transportation. In addition to the interstate routes, a LCV may travel over the following routes:

(1) U.S. Highway 281 from the North Dakota border to the easternmost intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and U.S. Highway 212 in Redfield;

(2) State Trunk Highway 50 from Interstate Highway 29 to the intersection of State Trunk Highway 50 and Burleigh Street in the east part of Yankton;

(3) U.S. Highway 85 from the North Dakota border to Interstate Highway 90 north of Spearfish;

(4) The U.S. Highway 14 bypass from Interstate Highway 29 to the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 and the U.S. Highway 14 bypass on the west side of Brookings;

(5) U.S. Highway 14 from its intersection with U.S. Highway 83 in Fort Pierre to its intersection with the U.S. Highway 14 bypass on the west side of Brookings;

(6) U.S. Highway 281 from Interstate Highway 90 to the intersection south of Wolsey of U.S. Highway 281 and U.S. Highway 14;

(7) U.S. Highway 12 from the North Dakota border to Interstate Highway 29;

(8) The U.S. Highway 16 bypass from Interstate Highway 90 to the intersection of State Trunk Highway 79 and the U.S. Highway 16 bypass on the south side of Rapid City;

(9) U.S. Highway 18 from its intersection with University Avenue on the west side of Hot Springs to the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and U.S. Highway 18 at Oelrichs;

(10) U.S. Highway 212 from the Wyoming border to the intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and U.S. Highway 212 in Belle Fourche;

(11) U.S. Highway 212 between its two intersections with U.S. Highway 83 west of Gettysburg;

(12) U.S. Highway 212 between its two intersections with U.S. Highway 281 in Redfield;

(13) U.S. Highway 281 from its intersection with U.S. Highway 14 north of Wolsey to the westernmost intersection of U.S. Highway 212 and U.S. Highway 281 in Redfield;

(14) U.S. Highway 83 from Interstate Highway 90 near Vivian to the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 83 in Fort Pierre;

(15) U.S. Highway 83 from its intersection with U.S. Highway 14 east of Pierre to the westernmost intersection of U.S. Highway 212 and U.S. Highway 83 west of Gettysburg;

(16) U.S. Highway 83 from its easternmost intersection with U.S. Highway 212 west of Gettysburg to the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 83 south of Selby;

(17) U.S. Highway 83 from the North Dakota border to the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 83 west of Selby;

(18) State Trunk Highway 34 from its intersection with State Trunk Highway 37 west of Forestburg to the intersection of State Trunk Highway 37 and State Trunk Highway 34 east of Forestburg;

(19) State Trunk Highway 37 from Interstate Highway 90 in Mitchell to the intersection of State Trunk Highway 34 and State Trunk Highway 37 east of Forestburg;

(20) State Trunk Highway 37 from its intersection with State Trunk Highway 34 west of Forestburg to the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 and State Trunk Highway 37 at Huron; and

(21) State Trunk Highway 79 from its intersection with U.S. Highway 18 east of Hot Springs to the intersection of the U.S. Highway 16 bypass with State Trunk Highway 79 on the south side of Rapid City.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:61, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 32 SDR 183, effective May 10, 2006; 46 SDR 64, effective November 25, 2019; 49 SDR 89, effective May 1, 2023; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 31-4-14, 32-22-41, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:66 Repealed

Books of 10 single-trip permits obtainable for vehicle combinations. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:62, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:67 Longer combination vehicle -- Requirements of permit holder -- Permit handling and duration

The permit holder of a single-trip permit issued pursuant to § 70:03:01:60 shall complete the permit form, sign the permit, and send the duplicate copy of the permit to the Department of Transportation before beginning a trip. The signed original permit is the permit for the movement of the LCV. Each permit is valid for the duration of one trip or 24 hours, whichever occurs first.

The permit holder must ensure that the original signed permit is carried in or on the LCV at all times during the trip. The permit holder must ensure that the LCV meets all the requirements and provisions of the permit. Once a LCV begins a trip, the driver is considered the permit holder.

The term "trip" as used in this section is defined as whichever occurs first, reaching the first location where a tractor change is made to the LCV or reaching the first location where the LCV has reversed its direction and is beginning to return to its point of origin. A round trip requires two single-trip permits.

When a trailer change is made in the LCV during a trip, the original permit must be changed to identify the trailer change made.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 7, effective July 28, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:63, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:68 Repealed

Signed permit must be carried when moving combination vehicle. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:64, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:69 Repealed

Availability of permit for inspection. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:65, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:70 Longer combination vehicle -- Suspension of permit privileges

Permit privileges for LCVs may be suspended for any of the following reasons:

(1) A violation of a dimension, weight, or operating restriction under a permit granted in § 70:03:01:60 may result in a denial of overlength or overweight permit privileges to the carrier for up to 60 days;

(2) A carrier's permit privileges to operate a LCV pursuant to § 70:03:01:60 may be suspended for a period of 60 days if the carrier fails to operate lawfully or violates one of the following provisions;

(a) Dispatching a LCV when road conditions on the route of travel are reported by the Department of Transportation winter road report as icy or snowpacked, or both;

(b) Dispatching a LCV when visibility conditions on the route of travel are reported by the Department of Transportation winter road report as one-quarter mile or less;

(d) Dispatching a LCV that exceeds weight limitations, length limitations, or calculated low-speed offtracking limitations; or

(e) Dispatching a LCV with equipment deficiencies which affect or could affect the operational safety of the LCV;

(3) A carrier's permit privilege to allow an individual driver to drive a LCV may be suspended for a period of 60 days if the driver fails to operate the LCV lawfully or violates one of the following provisions:

(a) Operates a LCV which exceeds weight limitations, length limitations, or calculated low-speed offtracking limitations;

(b) Continues to operate a LCV under unsafe weather or road conditions;

(i) Reckless driving;

(ii) Illegal passing; or

(iii) Illegal turning movements; or;

(d) Operates a LCV which has equipment deficiencies which affect or could affect its operational safety;

(4) A carrier's LCV permit privileges may be suspended for a period of 60 days because of multiple violations which the carrier's drivers or representatives have received.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:66, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-42.14.

ARSD 70:03:01:71 Repealed

Permits for movement of grain from licensed elevators along abandoned railroad lines -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:67, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:72 Repealed

Maximum combination length and operating requirements for grain transporters. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; 12 SDR 7, effective July 28, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:68, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 40, effective September 23, 1987; 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:73 Repealed

Designation of highway routes by the Department of Transportation. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:69, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:74 Repealed

Semitrailer frame modification of grain transporters. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:70, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:75 Repealed

Maximum weight of grain transporters -- Commercial license. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:71, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:76 Repealed

Truck tractor identification required. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:72, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:77 Repealed

Books of 10 single-trip permits obtainable for movement of grain. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:73, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:78 Repealed

Requirements of grain transporter permit holder before single-trip permit is used. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:74, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:79 Repealed

Permits must be signed and carried when moving grain transporters. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:75, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 29, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:80 Repealed

Permit to be available for inspection. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:76, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:81 Repealed

Denial for violation of permit by grain transporters. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 33, effective September 3, 1984; transferred from § 70:01:04:77, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:82 Repealed

Fuel weight permits -- Motor vehicle combinations. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 172, effective June 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:81, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:83 Repealed

Fuel weight permit requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 172, effective June 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:82, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:84 Repealed

Service stations to maintain records of fuel weight permits issued -- Report required. Repealed.

History

Source: 11 SDR 172, effective June 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:83, effective November 1, 1986; repealed, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.

ARSD 70:03:01:85 Annual permit -- Lift axle

A permit-issuing authority may issue an annual permit which allows a motor vehicle equipped with a lift axle to exceed the weight limits set in SDCL chapter 32-22 when its operator raises the lift axle to facilitate turning. The permit allows the operator to raise the lift axle on the permit vehicle's motorized unit before turning at an intersection, provided the lift axle is not raised more than 100 feet before beginning the turn and is lowered within 100 feet after completing the turn. The permit does not allow lifting an axle on a nonmotorized unit, such as a trailer. The permit is valid 24 hours a day. The permit is not valid on the interstate system.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:84, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-57.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42, 32-22-57.

ARSD 70:03:01:86 Repealed

Violation of annual lift axle permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:85, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:87 Single-trip permit -- Movement to scale

A permit-issuing authority may issue a single-trip permit or a permit holder may use a self-issuing single-trip permit which allows a permit vehicle to move to the nearest available public or private scale site for the purpose of determining whether a load is properly placed on the permit vehicle. The permit-issuing authority may not issue or validate a permit to move to a scale site until the proposed route has been approved by the permit center. Enforcement authorities may not take enforcement action against the permit vehicle or operator for permit vehicle weight violations in excess of that allowed by the permit if the permit was secured honestly. The permit is valid only for the permit vehicle's movement to the scale site.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:86, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-21.1, 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-21.1, 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:88 Approval to weigh at private scale required before issuance of permit

Before a single-trip permit or telephonic permit is requested to move a load to a private site, the permit applicant must obtain approval from the owner or operator of the private scale to weigh the motor vehicle or motor vehicle combination.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:87, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-21.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-21.1.

ARSD 70:03:01:89 Telephonic permit requirements for movement to scale site

An applicant with a prepaid telephonic permit for movement to a scale site shall telephone the permit center and request an authorization number to validate the permit. The applicant shall complete the remainder of the permit form before beginning the move.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:88, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-21.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-21.1.

ARSD 70:03:01:90 Restrictions on permit for movement to scale site

The single-trip or telephonic permit for movement to a scale site is valid for 24 hours unless it becomes void earlier upon leaving the scale site specified on the permit as provided in SDCL 32-22-21.1.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:89, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-21.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-21.1.

ARSD 70:03:01:91 Repealed

Violation of permit for movement to scale site. Repealed.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:90, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:92 Repealed

Access permits for certain vehicle combinations -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: 12 SDR 44, effective September 23, 1985; transferred from § 70:01:04:91, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:93 Repealed

Overlength and overweight permits authorized for triple-trailer combinations on interstate and certain other routes -- Fee. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:94 Repealed

Maximum combination length and operating requirements for triple-trailer combinations. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:95 Repealed

Maximum weight of triple-trailer combinations -- Commercial license fees. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:96 Repealed

Overlength and overweight triple-trailer combinations -- Access restrictions -- Approved routes. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:97 Repealed

Triple-trailer combinations -- Speed restrictions. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:98 Repealed

Triple-trailer combinations -- Tire restrictions. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:99 Repealed

Triple-trailer combinations -- Rear trailer signing requirement. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 9, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:100 Repealed

Triple-trailer operations -- Weather restrictions. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:101 Repealed

Requirements of triple-trailer combination vehicle permit holder before single-trip permit is used. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:102 Repealed

Signed permit must be carried when moving triple-trailer combination. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:103 Repealed

Penalty for violation of permit by triple-trailer combination. Repealed.

History

Source: 15 SDR 37, effective September 4, 1988; repealed, 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989.

ARSD 70:03:01:104 Hitches used to transport farm implements from manufacturer -- Specifications and limitations

A farm implement may be transported from the manufacturer if the implement is connected to the power unit by a ball hitch, gooseneck hitch, fifth wheel hitch, pintle hitch, or pin hitch. If two farm implements are being towed behind a power unit, the second implement may be hitched to the first implement directly or indirectly. The hitch connecting the second implement directly to the first implement must be a ball hitch, gooseneck hitch, fifth wheel hitch, pintle hitch, or pin hitch that is directly fastened to the frame of the first implement or which is directly fastened to the structure of the monocoqued construction of the first implement. If the second implement consists of a gooseneck trailer or semitrailer or a unit of similar design, it may be hitched indirectly to the first implement by a dolly. The dolly must be hitched to the first implement by a ball hitch, pintle hitch, or pin hitch that is directly fastened to the frame of the first implement or that is directly fastened to the structure of the monocoqued construction of the first implement. The second unit must be hitched to the dolly by a gooseneck hitch or fifth wheel. The dolly is considered part of the second implement and is not a unit in itself. If rated, the hitch must be rated for the load pulled by the hitch. In the case of the pin hitch, the pin must be made of steel, it must be no less than three-quarters of an inch in diameter, and it must be clipped or fastened securely.

History

Source: 16 SDR 49, effective September 19, 1989; 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-61.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-61.

ARSD 70:03:01:105 Annual oversize permit for nondivisible loads

An annual oversize permit may be issued for the movement on state trunk highways of a vehicle that is hauling a nondivisible load that causes the vehicle to exceed the size limits set forth in SDCL chapter 32-22.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:105.01 Annual oversize permit for nondivisible loads -- Permit assignment

The annual oversize permit for movement of nondivisible loads is assigned to an individual power unit. The vehicle may consist of a single unit or a combination of two units.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; 21 SDR 40, effective September 4, 1994.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:105.02 Annual oversize permit for nondivisible loads -- Size limitations

The loaded vehicle operating under the authority of an annual oversize permit for movement of nondivisible loads may not exceed a width of 14 feet 6 inches. Its side overhang may not exceed 3 feet 3 inches. Its height may not exceed 14 feet. The combined total length of the load's front and rear overhang may not exceed 30 feet.

A vehicle consisting of a single unit may not exceed a loaded length of 60 feet. The distance from the unit's turn center of its rear axle group to the rear end of the load may not exceed 75 percent of the unit's wheelbase. The unit's wheelbase is the distance measured from the center of its front steering axle to the turn center of its rear axle group.

A vehicle consisting of two units may not exceed a loaded length of 85 feet. The second unit's wheelbase, as measured from the center of its hitching point to the turn center of its rear axle group, may not exceed 43 feet. The distance from the second unit's turn center of its rear axle group to the rear end of the load may not exceed 75 percent of the second unit's wheelbase.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:105.03 Repealed

Annual oversize permit for nondivisible loads -- Trip authorization -- Trip log. Repealed.

History

Source: 17 SDR 151, effective April 8, 1991; repealed, 32 SDR 183, effective May 10, 2006.

ARSD 70:03:01:106 Repealed

Annual oversize permit for nondivisible loads -- Local delivery -- Fees. Repealed.

History

Source: 18 SDR 148, effective March 26, 1992; repealed, 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.

ARSD 70:03:01:107 Annual permit -- Electric utility company -- Limitations

A permit-issuing authority may issue to an electric utility company, as defined in SDCL 49-3A-1(7), an annual permit which allows for the movement on state trunk highways of an overlength permit vehicle hauling utility poles. The permit allows movement of poles up to 85 feet long on a permit vehicle consisting of a straight truck-trailer combination or a semitractor-trailer combination. Poles over 85 feet long require a single-trip permit.

The permit is assigned to the electric utility company. The utility company shall make a copy of the permit for each vehicle requiring a permit. The utility company shall fill in the blanks for "Make Truck," "State," "License No.," and "Serial Number" for the vehicle covered by the copy of the permit and shall place that copy of the permit in the vehicle.

History

Source: 18 SDR 215, effective June 29, 1992; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:108 Electric utility permit -- Flagging and lighting requirements

During daylight hours, a vehicle transporting poles which extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle's trailer must meet the flagging requirements of § 70:03:01:14.

During nighttime hours, or at other times as required by SDCL 32-17-4, a vehicle transporting poles which extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle's trailer must have tail lights, clearance lights, and side marker lights in addition to the vehicle and trailer lights required in SDCL chapter 32-17. The additional lights must be attached to the poles. The additional lights required are as follows:

(1) Tail lights when lighted must emit a red light which is plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear and must be provided as follows:

(a) At least one tail light must be attached to the left rear corner of the poles if the end of the poles is two feet wide or less;

(b) At least two tail lights, one on each rear corner of the poles, must be attached to the poles if the end of the poles is wider than two feet;

(2) A rear clearance light must be attached to each side of the extreme rear corners of the poles and, when lighted, must emit a red light which is plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to each side;

(3) If the distance between side lights on the vehicle exceeds 30 feet, side marker lights must be placed on the trailer or poles at or near the midpoint between the visible side lights and, when lighted, must emit an amber light which is plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to each side.

The tail light may also function as the rear clearance light if it meets clearance light visibility requirements. If the trailer's stop lights or signal lights are not visible from the rear because of overhanging poles, additional stop and signal lights must be mounted at the rear end of the poles.

History

Source: 18 SDR 215, effective June 29, 1992.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:109 Electric utility permit -- Rear escort requirements

Poles up to 75 feet long may be moved under an electric utility permit without a rear escort if the following conditions are met:

(1) The trailer's wheelbase does not exceed 43 feet. The trailer's wheelbase shall be measured from the center of the pintle hitch to the turn center of its axle or axle group if the trailer is similar in design to a cart. The trailer's wheelbase shall be measured from the center of the fifth-wheel pin to the turn center of its axle or axle group if the trailer is a semitrailer. The trailer's wheelbase shall be measured from turn center to turn center of its axles or axle groups if the trailer is similar in design to a wagon; and

(2) The effective trailer overhang does not exceed 75 percent of the trailer's wheel base.

A vehicle hauling poles longer than 75 feet or a vehicle which does not meet the conditions in this section may move only with a rear escort. The escort vehicle must meet the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2) of § 70:03:01:21. The rear escort shall act as a rear buffer for traffic approaching from the rear. The rear escort driver shall also act as a flagperson to assist in handling normal traffic when any portion of the vehicle intrudes into adjacent traffic lanes when making turning maneuvers.

Until July 1, 1994, poles up to 60 feet long may be moved without a rear escort if the vehicle does not meet the conditions of subdivision (1) and (2) of this section provided movement is limited to daylight hours and the trailer's tongue is fully extended to maximize its wheelbase and to minimize the pole overhang.

History

Source: 18 SDR 215, effective June 29, 1992.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:110 Annual permit -- Custom harvest fleet

A permit-issuing authority may issue to a custom harvester an annual permit which allows the operation of one or more overwidth, overheight, or overwidth and overheight permit vehicles on the state trunk highway system. The conditions of the permit are as follows:

(1) A permit vehicle is one or more units owned or operated by the custom harvester to provide custom harvesting services;

(2) Except for a combine operating under its own power, a permit vehicle may not exceed a width of 16 feet, a height of 15 feet, or a combination of these dimensions, on any permit vehicle;

(3) A permit vehicle that is a combine operating under its own power may move on an interstate highway under the following conditions:

(a) No parallel route is available;

(b) The combine's width does not exceed 20 feet; and

(c) If the combine's width exceeds 16 feet, it is accompanied by an escort vehicle as required in § 70:03:01:20 and defined in § 70:03:01:21. Signs and flags, as required in § 70:03:01:21, are not required on the vehicle escorting the combine;

(4) A permit vehicle that is a combine wider than 20 feet may be operated under its own power on a state highway under the following conditions:

(a) The combine is accompanied by an escort vehicle as required in § 70:03:01:20 and defined in § 70:03:01:21. Signs and flags, as required in § 70:03:01:21, are not required on the vehicle escorting the combine; and

(b) The special traffic handling requirements as required in § 70:03:01:20.01 are followed. Flagpersons must use a hand-held paddle to control traffic. One face of the paddle must be labeled "STOP" and the other face must be labeled "SLOW." The paddle must be octagonal and at least eighteen inches across with bold lettering at least six inches high. The background of the "STOP" face must be red and white letters and border. The background of the "SLOW" face must be orange with black letters and border. When escorted, the combine is exempt from the signing and flagging requirements of §§ 70:03:01:14 and 70:03:01:14.01;

(5) Movement of a permit vehicle may not cause traffic delays longer than five minutes for other vehicles;

(6) A permit vehicle may haul a load consisting of two combine headers loaded side by side on a header trailer or other hauling unit;

(7) Time of movement is limited to the hours from sunrise to sunset;

(8) Permit vehicles moving in convoys must maintain at least 500 feet of space between vehicles;

(9) Permit vehicles must travel in the right-hand lane when moving on a multilane or interstate highway. A permit vehicle may use the left lane only as allowed by traffic control signing or to pass slower traffic;

(10) Permit vehicles may move on an interstate highway at speeds less than 40 miles per hour only if no parallel route is available;

(11) Signs, signposts, bridge clearance markers, or any other highway features restricting width may not be removed or distorted to allow the passage of a permit vehicle.

A permit-issuing authority may place additional limitations and restrictions on the permit regarding weather, route of travel, and time of movement. Before moving a permit vehicle, the custom harvester must ascertain in a manner satisfactory to the custom harvester that no width or height restrictions exist on the route which will prohibit the proposed move. The custom harvester must keep a copy of the permit in each fleet vehicle requiring a permit.

Cross-Reference: Method of obtaining annual permit, § 70:03:01:02.01.

History

Source: 20 SDR 196, effective May 22, 1994; 20 SDR 203, effective June 5, 1994; 21 SDR 188, effective May 7, 1995.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:111 Rear-mounted forklift permit -- General limitations

A permit-issuing authority may issue a single trip or extended period permit to authorize the movement of an overlength vehicle that has a forklift mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The permit shall apply to the semitrailer or power unit.

The permit authorizes movement on the state trunk highway system. The permit is valid 24 hours a day.

History

Source: 30 SDR 171, effective May 11, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:112 Rear-mounted forklift permit -- Limitations and requirements

A rear-mounted forklift permit authorizes a mounted forklift to be hauled as part of an overlength vehicle if the vehicle and mounted forklift meet all of the following conditions:

(1) The forklift is designed and intended to be carried on the rear of the vehicle;

(2) The forklift is used or intended to be used to load or unload a commodity on or off the vehicle;

(3) The forklift does not extend more than seven feet beyond the rear of the vehicle;

(4) The forklift is properly lighted, as provided in SDCL 32-17-8, 32-17-8.1, and 32-17-18, and the forklift tail lamps are equally offset from the centerline of the vehicle. If the tail lamps of the forklift are spaced less than 48 inches apart, when measured from center to center, the tail lamps of the vehicle must be plainly visible to the rear. The forklift must also be lighted as provided for in SDCL 32-17-14 and 32-17-15;

(5) The forklift is securely fastened to the vehicle using a factory-approved mounting system consisting of substantial chains, cables, or equivalent means of attachment, that can reasonably prevent the forklift from accidentally detaching from the vehicle;

(6) Straight trucks may not exceed a maximum loaded length of 45 feet; semitrailer units may not exceed a maximum loaded length of 57 feet; and in no case may a semitrailer exceed 53 feet;

(7) The maximum width allowed under this permit may not exceed the provisions of SDCL 32-22-3;

(8) The vehicle must meet conspicuity requirements set forth under Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 393.13 as of January 1, 2004; and

(9) The vertical distance between the lowest point of the forklift, including the tire within 12 inches of the rear extremity of the forklift, and the ground may not exceed 22 inches.

If the mounted forklift is properly lighted as required by subdivision (4) in this section during daylight hours, then the forklift does not need to meet the flagging requirements provided for in SDCL 32-22-6.

History

Source: 30 SDR 171, effective May 11, 2004.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:113 Extended period emergency declaration permit

A permit-issuing authority may, upon declaration of an emergency by the Governor pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-48A, issue an extended period permit that allows movement on state trunk highways of a vehicle that consists of one or more units and exceeds the size limits set in SDCL chapter 32-22. The Department of Public Safety, upon consultation with the Department of Transportation and the Office of the Governor, may establish operational limits of a vehicle of one or more units of sufficient size to transport commodities to alleviate the public emergency. The permit-issuing authority may allow the movement of the vehicle any time of the day. The duration of the permit issued shall only be for the amount of time necessary to alleviate the public emergency. Any permit issued under this rule is void upon expiration of the declared emergency. No permit may be issued under this rule for movement of a load that could be readily reduced in size or weight, except as provided by this chapter. No permit may be issued under this rule for movement of a load that exceeds any weight limitation provided in SDCL chapter 32-22. This permit is only valid for movement of commodities in direct support or relief of the public emergency.

Before moving under the authority of this permit, the permit holder shall inspect the proposed route of travel to verify that no horizontal or vertical clearance limitations exist that prohibit the proposed move. If the proposed route of travel cannot be inspected, the permit holder shall contact the permit center to assure that no prohibitive clearance limitations exist.

The permit-issuing authority may place limitations on this permit as to route of travel and time of movement. The permit-issuing authority may specify additional requirements on this permit as to signing, flagging, lighting, escort, special traffic control, and any other operational or safety requirement.

Each permit shall be issued at the discretion of the permit-issuing authority. An application for a permit does not assure permit approval. The permit-issuing authority in exercising its discretion, shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter.

Any permit issued under this rule shall be issued at no cost.

History

Source: 42 SDR 31, effective September 8, 2015.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

ARSD 70:03:01:114 Extended period emergency declaration fleet permit

A permit-issuing authority may issue to a carrier, an extended permit authorized under § 70:03:01:113 for the movement on any state trunk highway of a fleet of oversize vehicles operated by a single carrier. The permit is assigned to the carrier. The carrier shall make a copy of the permit for each vehicle requiring a permit. The carrier shall fill in the blanks for make of truck, state, license number, and serial number for the vehicle covered by the copy of the permit. The carrier shall place that copy of the permit in the vehicle.

Any permit issued under this rule shall be issued at no cost.

History

Source: 42 SDR 31, effective September 8, 2015.
General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.

Chapter 70:03:02 Permit fees for movement of oversize vehicles, Repealed

ARSD 70:03:02 Repealed chapter

CHAPTER 70:03:02

PERMIT FEES FOR MOVEMENT OF OVERSIZE VEHICLES

(Repealed. 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987)

Code Commission Note: Rules establishing permit fees for movement of oversize vehicles were originally adopted by the Department of Public Safety as article 61:17, 10 SDR 21, effective September 14, 1983. The Department of Public Safety was abolished and its functions transferred to the Department of Commerce and Regulation by SL 1984, ch 343, §§ 17 and 18. The rules were transferred to the Department of Revenue and renumbered as article 64:31, 12 SDR 111, effective January 12, 1986. They were subsequently transferred to the Department of Transportation and placed in chapter 70:01:04, SL 1986, ch 264, effective July 1, 1986. The Code Commission renumbered Department of Transportation rules effective November 1, 1986, in connection with the sunset of department rules and placed the permit fees in chapter 70:03:02. The Department of Transportation completely revised the permit fee structure and placed the fees directly in the permit rules in chapter 70:03:01, resulting in the repeal of this chapter, 13 SDR 179, effective June 1, 1987.