Section R909-2-15 - Nighttime Travel Provisions(1) The movement of oversize loads at night will be allowed under the following conditions: (a) except as provided under Subsection (1)(b), loads may not exceed 12 feet wide on secondary highways, 14 feet wide on the interstate system, or 14 feet 6 inches high on highways;(b) except as provided in Subsection (3), loads exceeding 12 feet wide, 105 feet overall length, or 10 feet front, or rear overhang are required to have one certified pilot escort on the interstate system and two certified pilot escorts on secondary highways;(c) loads exceeding 92 feet overall length are required to have proper lighting every 25 feet, with amber lights to the front and sides of the load marking extreme width, and red to the rear; and(d) nighttime travel authorization does not supersede adverse weather conditions.(2) The division may authorize exceptions to the nighttime travel provisions based on mitigating circumstances.(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(b), a tow truck towing vehicles with a total length of up to 120 feet or 10 feet wide may travel during hours of darkness and does not require a certified pilot escort.Utah Admin. Code R909-2-15
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/12/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-23, effective 11/12/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/10/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024