27 CAR § 111-204 – Movement requirements

(a) No over-dimensional vehicle or load shall follow another over-dimensional vehicle or load closer than one thousand feet (1,000').
(b)
1. (1) The Permit Section shall specify the route, time of travel, type, and number of escort vehicles upon the issuance of each permit for the movement of the over-dimensional load.
2. (2) Refer to 27 CAR § 111-501 et seq., for escort requirements.
(c) Vehicles exceeding the maximum width, height, or length, as provided under Arkansas Code §§ 27-35-206, 27-35-207, and 27-35-208 shall have a plainly legible sign reading "OVERSIZE LOAD" displayed across the front and back of the loaded vehicle and eighteen-inch red or fluorescent orange flags on all four (4) corners of the load.
(d) The signs required by this section shall be constructed of a durable material with a yellow background and black letters of a two-inch stroke and a minimum height of ten inches (10").
(e) All permitted vehicles shall be equipped with tail lamps and signal lamps that conform to applicable state and federal standards.
(f) Permits for over-dimensional vehicles or loads shall be obtained in advance of any movement.
(g) Permits may be issued for movement of over-dimensional loads on Arkansas highways on Saturday and Sunday unless they fall on a holiday restricted under 27 CAR § 111-106(f).
(h)
1. (1) Prior to starting any move, movers of over-dimensional vehicles or loads shall notify and obtain the consent of the owners of all sign or signs, mailbox or mailboxes, and posts along the route of travel to remove such signs, mailboxes, and posts as necessary.
2. (2) Movers shall replace all signs, mailboxes, and posts that they remove as soon as possible.