1. A. A special permit is required for a projecting load that extends:

   1. (1) more than three feet beyond the foremost part of a vehicle or the foremost part of the front vehicle of a vehicle combination; or
   2. (2) more than seven feet beyond the rearmost part of a vehicle or the rearmost part of the rear vehicle of a vehicle combination.
2. B. This section applies even if the overall length of the vehicle, combination or load would not require a special permit for movement.
3. C. A projecting load or overhang shall not cause excessive axle weight that would diminish the effectiveness of the steering axle or axles and shall not constitute a hazard.
4. D. When the substitution of an articulated vehicle for a single vehicle would make the load a smaller dimension, then the load shall be considered reducible and such substitution shall be made.
5. E. The DOT may require an escort as a condition of issuing a special permit for movements with a projecting load.

[18.19.8.39 NMAC - Rp, 18.19.8.47 NMAC, 2/12/2016; A, 6/1/2022]