Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-511.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 761-511.7 - Annual oversize permits

Annual oversize permits are issued for indivisible vehicles or indivisible loads for travel when the dimensions of the vehicle or load exceed statutory limits but the weight is within statutory limits. Routing is subject to embargoed bridges and roads and posted speed limits. The owner or operator shall select a route using the vertical clearance map and road construction and travel restrictions map provided by the department. Route, detour and road embargo information may be found online at www.511ia.org or the department's website for the embargo bridge maps. Annual oversize permits are issued for the following:

(1) Vehicles with indivisible loads, including special mobile equipment, mobile homes and factory-built structures, provided the following are not exceeded:

a.Width. 12 feet 5 inches including appurtenances.

b.Length. 120 feet 0 inches overall.

c.Height. 13 feet 10 inches.

d.Weight. See rule 761-511.17 (321,321E).

e.Distance. Movement is allowed for unlimited distance; routing through the motor vehicle division is not required.

(2) Vehicles with indivisible loads, including special mobile equipment, mobile homes and factory-built structures, provided the following are not exceeded:

a.Width. 14 feet 6 inches.

b.Length. 120 feet 0 inches overall.

c.Height. 15 feet 5 inches.

d.Weight. See rule 761-511.17 (321,321E).

e.Distance. Movement is restricted to 50 miles unless trip routes are obtained from the motor vehicle division or the route continues on at least four-lane roads. Trip routes are valid for five days.

(3) Vehicles with indivisible loads, including special mobile equipment, mobile homes and factory-built structures, provided the following are not exceeded:

a.Width. 16 feet 0 inches.

b.Length. 120 feet 0 inches.

c.Height. 15 feet 5 inches.

d.Weight. See rule 761-511.17 (321,321E).

e.Distance. Trip routes must be obtained from the motor vehicle division.

(4) Truck trailers manufactured or assembled in the state of Iowa provided the following are met:

a.Width. Not to exceed 10 feet 0 inches.

b.Length. Overall combination length must comply with Iowa Code section 321.457.

c.Height. Statutory: Not to exceed 13 feet 6 inches.

d.Weight. See rule 761-511.17(321,321E).

e.Roadway width. At least 24 feet 0 inches.

f.Limited movement. Movement shall be solely for the purpose of delivery or transfer from the point of manufacture or assembly to another point of manufacture or assembly within the state or to a point outside the state and shall be on the most direct route necessary for the movement.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.454, 321.456, 321.457, 321.463, 321E.2, 321E.3, 321E.8, 321E.10 and 321E.29A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-511.7

Amended by IAB July 5, 2017/Volume XL, Number 01, effective 8/9/2017

Amended by IAB March 11, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 19, effective 4/15/2020

Amended by IAB February 10, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 17, effective 3/17/2021

Amended by IAB December 1, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 11, effective 1/5/2022

Amended by IAB July 13, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 1, effective 8/17/2022

Amended by IAB October 4, 2023/Volume XLVI, Number 7, effective 11/8/2023