Utah Admin. Code 909-2-23

Current through Bulletin 2025-01, January 1, 2025
Section R909-2-23 - Longer Combination Vehicles
(1) Motor Carriers operating longer combination vehicles must apply and be approved to operate on designated routes on Utah's freeway system.
(2) Authorized motor carriers may operate LCVs with cargo or cargo carrying length as follows:
(a) a tractor and two-trailer or tractor and three-trailer combination more than 81 feet not to exceed 95 feet cargo or cargo carrying length; or
(b) a truck and two-trailer combination more than 92 feet not to exceed 95 feet in length, 14 feet 6 inches in height, or 8 feet 6 inches in width.
(3) LCV conditions for operation:
(a) non-divisible dimensions with a width greater than 8 feet 6 inches or height greater than 14 feet 6 inches, may not be transported on LCVs; and
(b) acceptable travel conditions exist in accordance with hazardous conditions for loads more than 81 feet of cargo or cargo carrying length.
(4) A truck and single trailer exceeding legal length may be permitted up to 88 feet but requires LCV authority when exceeding 88 feet up to 92 feet.
(5) A dromedary unit exceeding legal length may be permitted up to 88 feet.
(6) LCVs and double trailers exceeding 81 feet of cargo carrying length may not operate on secondary highways other than those pre-approved by the division.

Utah Admin. Code R909-2-23

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/12/2018
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-23, effective 11/12/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/10/2023
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024