2 Colo. Code Regs. § 601-6-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 2 CCR 601-6-4.0 - Pilot Escort Certification Program Curriculum Requirements

4.1 Course curriculums used to certify pilot escort drivers to operate in Colorado for a period of four years must cover the topics outlined in this section 4.0 . However, more extensive course curriculum descriptions are outlined in the application package that can be obtained on the Department's website at www.dot.state.co.us/truckpermits/ or by contacting the Permit Office at (303) 757-9539.

4.2 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must discuss student liability requirements applicable to piloting for an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, responsibilities of the student when escorting an Extra-legal Vehicle or Load, and Pilot Escort Vehicle procedures as described in Chapter 5 of 2 CCR 601-4, "Rules and Regulations pertaining to Transport Permits for the Movement of Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads."

4.3 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must include requirements of applicable traffic laws, as described in § 42-4-101 to § 42-4-1717, C.R.S., and in the Colorado Driver's Manual available at each office of the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles.

4.4 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must discuss the operator flagging and traffic control, as described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ("M.U.T.C.D.") authorized under § 42-4-712, C.R.S.

4.5 Oversize Overweight load movement, coordination, planning and communication requirements and best practices.

4.6 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must include pilot escort vehicle positioning and situational training.

4.7 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must include Rail grade crossing safety.

4.8 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must include Routing techniques, including pre-trip surveys.

4.9 The Pilot Escort Certification Program must include Insurance coverage requirements and liability issues.

2 CCR 601-6-4.0