(a) Oversize moves of implements and produce shall comply with the following: - (i) Wyoming farmers and ranchers when transporting their own implements or produce of husbandry or exchanging transportation of implements or produce with other farmers or ranchers may exceed the statutory width and height limits during daylight hours without permit or fee, but shall comply with the safety regulations stated in following Section 21(d).
- (ii) Non-Wyoming farmers or ranchers transporting implements or produce of husbandry shall obtain an oversize permit if statutory width and/or height limits are exceeded.
(b) Movements that are over length or overweight shall meet non-divisible load requirements and require a permit, unless covered in the Class F permit (following subsection [c]).
(c) Class F permits may be obtained to haul forest products, sugar beets, gravel, livestock, and agricultural products that cannot be weighed at point of loading. The permit is exclusive of interstate highways. A permit or permission shall be obtained before transportation begins. The permit shall be carried in the truck to which it refers, and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request. A one-trip permit shall cost $15. A permit for 90 continuous days shall cost $50.
(d) In addition to the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules and regulations, the following safety regulations shall apply to oversize moves in agricultural operations. - (i) Movements exceeding 18 feet in width or 17 feet in height shall be approved by the Overweight Loads Office. Calls at 307.777.4376 will be answered Monday through Friday.
- (ii) Movements exceeding 16 feet in width or any movement that cannot be kept to the right of the highway center line shall require escorts as described in Section 9, Escort Procedures. Escorts shall be properly equipped escort vehicles as described in Section 10, Escort Equipment. Escort(s) for movements exceeding 16 feet in height may be required.
- (iii) All movements operating at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less and exceeding 8 and 1/2 feet in width shall, in addition to the slow moving vehicle emblem, display oversize load signs and display an illuminated revolving amber light, an 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 clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.
- (iv) Movements exceeding 8 and 1/2 feet in width and operating at speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour shall instead of the slow moving emblem display warning signs as described Section 8(e) of these rules and regulations.
- (v) Non-registered, self-propelled implements shall display a lighted, revolving amber light, an amber strobe light, or 2 two-way flashing amber lights at least 4 inches in diameter on the vehicle and oversize load signs. LED assemblies meeting the visibility requirements will be allowed. These lights shall be clean and clearly visible at least 1,000 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. Properly equipped escort vehicles as explained in Section 10, Escort Equipment, may be used instead of this lighting requirement.
- (vi) All oversize vehicles or vehicles transporting oversize loads shall have headlights and taillights, if so equipped, illuminated, and visible during movement.
(e) The farmer or rancher shall be responsible for contacting city and/or county officials for approval for transportation on their roads.
045-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21