2 Del. Admin. Code § 2405-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 2405-6.0 - Extreme Emergency Permit Procedures

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 An extreme emergency hauling permit is defined as authorization to move OSOW equipment in response to a calamity, existing or imminent, man-made or natural causes, or other situations which requires immediate remedial action to protect life or property. An example of an emergency move would be movement of equipment in response to a train derailment, flood, explosion, etc.

6.2 General Requirements

6.2.1 An emergency situation is one that can be confirmed by a police agency.

6.2.2 Customer requesting hauling permit must have an online DelDOT OSOW Permit System Fund Account.

6.2.3 Loads must be well marked for daylight hours and well lighted for nighttime moves in accordance with Section 4.0.

6.2.4 Loads in excess of 9 feet wide or those unable to maintain posted speed limits must be accompanied by a rear escort on divided highways and both front and rear on undivided highways.

6.2.5 Emergency permits will be limited to the movement of loads and vehicles not exceeding 14 feet in width or 100,000 lbs. in weight on four axles, 108,000 lbs. on five axles or 120,000 lbs. on six or more axles. Since the Department may not be consulted in advance concerning the route, the permittee accepts all responsibility for any accidents, damage, or other claims of any type or nature whatsoever. The issuance of an emergency permit does not authorize the movement of the permitted vehicle over a weight-restricted bridge.

6.3 Procedure

6.3.1 During business hours (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.):

6.3.1.1 Hauler will contact the DelDOT Hauling Permit Office (302) 744-2700 to alert DelDOT Permit Agent of the emergency.

6.3.1.2 Customer will be given instructions to enter the permit using the online DELDOT OSOW Permit System or provided verbal instructions for the move.

6.3.1.3 The DelDOT Permit Agent will:

6.3.1.3.1 When permit is received on the OSOW Permit System process as an Emergency Move with After Hour movement authorized if applicable, Example of a Special Provision (enter type of emergency hauler is responding):

EMERGENCY MOVE RESPONDING TO A TRAIN DERAILMENT. CONTINUOUS OR AFTER HOUR MOVEMENT IS AUTHORIZED. NIGHT MOVES OF VEHICLES OR LOADS 9 FEET OR GREATER IN WIDTH OR THOSE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN POSTED SPEED LIMITS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REAR ESCORT ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR ON UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS.

6.3.2 Nonbusiness hours:

6.3.2.1 Hauler will call the DelDOT TMC, (302) 659-4600 to discuss details of the emergency and submit permit application on the OSOW Permit System.

6.3.2.2 TMC personnel will contact the on call DelDOT Permit Agent who will contact the hauler, discuss the emergency move request, and provide instructions for the move.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2405-6.0

17 DE Reg. 756 (1/1/2014)
19 DE Reg. 324 (10/1/2015)
20 DE Reg. 194 (9/1/2016)
21 DE Reg. 585 (1/1/2018)
23 DE Reg. 326 (10/1/2019)
26 DE Reg. 408 (11/1/2022)
26 DE Reg. 1078 (6/1/2023) (Final)