Current through September 2, 2024
Section 39.03.01.307 - NEZ PERCE - CLEARWATER FOREST SAFETY AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS01.Forest Service Oversight. Pursuant to a Federal Court decision, the United States Forest Service has the duty to regulate oversize loads traveling through the Nez Perce - Clearwater Forest (US 12 from milepost 74 to 174). The Forest Service has issued the following written criteria to determine which "oversize" loads will be subject to Forest Service review:a. Load exceeds sixteen (16) feet wide, one hundred and fifty thousand pounds (150,000 lbs.), and/or one hundred and fifty (150) feet in length.b. Load movement requires longer than twelve (12) hours to travel through the designated mileposts.c. Load movement requires physical modification of the roadway or adjacent vegetation to facilitate passage beyond normal highway maintenance.02.Additional Safety Requirements. For loads meeting any of the criteria this section of this rule, there will be additional safety requirements for the movement of such loads on US 12 from milepost 74 to 174. These additional safety requirements include, at a minimum, the following:a. Ambulances and possible law enforcement escorts to ensure public safety.b. Safety lighting will be addressed to not create a safety hazard to the traveling public.c. Loads cannot utilize turnouts, which are designated for recreational vehicles for non-emergency parking.d. Time of travel will be determined based on traffic volume and best interest of the public. Nighttime movement may be required and/or movement may be restricted during holidays or weekends.e. Loads require a vehicle safety inspection by the Idaho State Police or equivalent agency of another jurisdiction prior to issuance of a permit.f. The department will monitor the loads as they travel the highway and ensure only one (1) load will operate on this section of highway at any one time.Idaho Admin. Code r. 39.03.01.307