(a)

1. (1) Permits for the movement of a vehicle of special design will be issued on the basis of the manufacturers' tire width in inches multiplied by six hundred fifty pounds per inch (650 lbs./in.), multiplied by the total number of tires.
2. (2) The total weight on all tires in contact with the road surface will determine the maximum gross weight.
3. (3) The maximum gross weight may be limited as necessary to protect the bridges and roadway surfaces of the highways involved.
4. (4) In the event the manufacturers' tire width is not visibly marked on the outer or inner sidewall of a tire, the actual width in inches of the tire tread in contact with the roadway surface will be used to determine the maximum gross weight.

(b)

1. (1) The load upon any vehicle operated alone, or the load upon the front vehicle of a combination of vehicles, shall not extend more than three feet (3') beyond the front wheels of such vehicle or the front bumper of such vehicle if it is equipped with such a bumper, except by permit.
2. (2) No permit will be issued for any vehicle with a front overhang in excess of twenty feet (20').

(d)

1. (1) On any controlled access, divided highway with four (4) or more lanes, any vehicle in excess of fourteen feet (14') in width, inclusive of overhangs, clearance lights, or any other appurtenance, shall be accompanied by one (1) escort vehicle.
2. (2) The escort vehicle shall travel behind the vehicle (see 27 CAR § 111-504 for the distance).

(e)

1. (1) On all other highways, the movement of vehicles in excess of twelve feet (12') in width through fourteen feet (14') in width, inclusive of overhangs, clearance lights, or any other appurtenance, shall be accompanied by one (1) escort vehicle.
2. (2) The escort vehicle shall travel in front of the vehicle.
3. (3) The movement of any vehicle which exceeds fourteen feet (14') in width shall be accompanied by two (2) escort vehicles.

4. (4)

   1. (A) One (1) escort vehicle shall precede the permitted load, and one (1) escort shall follow it.
   2. (B) See 27 CAR § 111-504 for the distance requirements.

(f)

1. (1) An officer of command rank of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation may require escorts as deemed necessary for the safety of the traveling public.
2. (2) The permittee must obtain or furnish the escort vehicle as prescribed herein.