La. Admin. Code tit. 73 § I-1501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-1501 - Necessary Requirements Accompanying the Permit

A. Drawing of assembled vehicle showing:

1. the location of the centerline of each axle;

2. the spacing and size of the wheels on each axle;

3. the tare (unloaded tractor/trailer combination) weight of each axle in pounds;

4. the location of the king pin of the trailer;

5. the location of the king pin of each jeep combination;

6. the width and length of the flat bed (if applicable);

7. the location of the load on the hauling combination, including tractor(s);

8. the height of the load on the hauling combination.

B. Other Essential Elements of Drawings

1. The outside dimensions of the load to be hauled which should show side and end elevations and plan views.

2. The weight of the load and the total weight for each axle in pounds.

3. The center of gravity of the load.

C. Map. Submit a map showing the proposed route and any alternate proposed routes in order of preference.

D. In the event there is one or more parallel, alternate modes of transportation which cannot accommodate the load, such as a navigable waterway of a railroad, but substantially reduces the length of haul on the state highway system, evidence of the physical and/or regulatory impasse(s) must be submitted with the permit request. This evidence must be a written response from the facility's authorities or offices stating the nature of the impasse which will not accommodate the load.

E. Statement from the owner of the load certifying its gross weight.

La. Admin. Code tit. 73, § I-1501

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways, LR 5:26 (February 1979), amended by the Office of Weights, Measures and StandaLR rds, 22:120 (February 1996).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2 et seq.