Section 5-10 - Escort Equipment (a) The following requirements are the minimum equipment needed for escorting oversize and/or overweight movements: - (i) Escort Vehicles. Escort vehicles shall be licensed, single motor vehicles meeting minimum statutory requirements of a motor vehicle. Motorcycles or vehicles in combination shall not be allowed to serve as escort vehicles.
- (ii) Flashing Lights. Escort vehicles shall display a revolving amber light, amber strobe light, or 2 two-way flashing amber lights at least 4 inches in diameter on the vehicle. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements shall be allowed. These lights shall be clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Flashing lights shall not be utilized when not accompanying an approved permitted move.
- (iii) Signs. Escort vehicle(s) shall display warning signs as described in Section 8(e) of these rules and regulations. Oversize load signs shall not be displayed except when the vehicle is actually escorting an oversize load.
- (iv) Additional Signs. When the Department Bridge Program designates a bridge as Reduced Speed, a warning sign that reads CAUTION - This vehicle must slow down to 5 mph to cross bridges is required. The signs shall have a yellow background and be at least 60 inches wide by 10 inches high and displayed on the rear of the vehicle or load. The word CAUTION shall be in black letters at least 8 inches high and with 2-inch wide black lettering for the remaining description. The signs shall be kept clean, shall be fully visible, and shall not cover OVERSIZE LOAD signs, lights, reflectors, or license plates on the vehicle.
- (v) Flags. Escort vehicles shall conspicuously display red or fluorescent orange flags mounted on a staff at each end of the oversize load sign. Flags shall be at least 12 inches square.
- (vi) Headlights. Headlights and taillights on escort vehicles shall be illuminated and visible during movement.
- (vii) Communications. Escorted vehicles and escort vehicles shall be equipped with 2-way radios capable of transmitting and receiving at all times. Cellular or satellite telephones do not meet with this requirement.
- (viii) Warning and Safety Devices. Escort vehicles shall be equipped with emergency triangles, extra oversize load sign(s) and flag(s), and a fire extinguisher with a minimum 5 pounds capacity and a BC (flammable liquids and electrical equipment) multi-use rating or a 10 pounds BC rating for hazardous material loads.
045-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-10