- (a) Any vehicle or piece of equipment which exceeds the dimensions or weight prescribed by state law may not be moved over the highways of the State of Arkansas without first obtaining a permit for such movement from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
- (b) Permits will not be issued for the movement of any vehicle or piece of equipment which, in the opinion of the department, can reasonably be reduced or dismantled in size or weight or both to come within the legal limits as set forth herein.
- (c) Each such permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer or authorized agent of the department.
- (d) Permits will not be issued for any unlicensed vehicle to tow another vehicle or any equipment which exceeds the legal size or legal weight limitations as prescribed by law.
- (e) Permits may be issued for the movement of a vehicle or load that is eligible for an overweight permit on selected highways in Arkansas for continuous movement, including during holidays and at nighttime, if the vehicle and load do not exceed the legal maximum limitations for width, height, or length as provided in Arkansas Code §§ 27-35-206, 27-35-207, and 27-35-208.
- (f) Issuance of a permit shall not be an assurance that bridges and structures are capable of carrying the vehicle and load for which the permit is issued or that the clearance will accommodate the height for which the permit is written.
(g)
- (1) The department shall not be held liable for any damage to public roads or bridges or to persons or private property caused by a permitted load or vehicle or its escort vehicle.
- (2) The permittee shall be responsible for any and all damages to roads, bridges, persons, and private property resulting from the movement, and shall recompense the department or a political subdivision for any expenditures made by the department or political subdivision to repair damage caused by the permitted vehicle or load to a public road or facility of the state highway system.
- (h) The permittee shall be responsible for checking the designated route of the permit prior to starting travel to ensure the permitted vehicle/load can safely negotiate the designated route.
(i)
- (1) If a vehicle is traveling under authority of a self-issue permit, the original permit must be in the cab or the truck or in possession of the driver.
- (2) The term "permit" shall include electronic media displayed on a mobile device provided that device shall have a screen size of at least seven inches (7").
- (3) A photocopy (copy), electronic facsimile (fax), or other reproduction of a self-issue permit is not valid for movement.
(j)
- (1) An applicant whose route requires travel off the state highway system shall be responsible for coordination with the political subdivision having jurisdiction of such other roads and complying with local rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders.
- (2) The department may require the permit applicant to supply written documentation from the political subdivision having jurisdiction to confirm contact and coordination regarding the movement of the load/vehicle for which the permit application is being submitted.