- (1) The allowable overall lengths for the combinations of vehicles and load subject to these rules must not exceed those lengths indicated for the various highways listed on Attachment 17, revised January 2023. Attachment 17 is by reference made part of Division 78 rules, and is available from the Commerce and Compliance Division Over-Dimension Permit Unit.
- (2) All state highways approved for operation of vehicle combinations and loads under permit are those indicated on Attachment 17. Separate permission must be obtained from proper authorities for operation over county roads, city streets or other roads not under State Highway jurisdiction.
- (3) As various state highways or sections thereof are reconstructed or improved to an extent that longer overall vehicle and load lengths can safely travel the highway, the Chief Engineer may by written order and at the Chief Engineer’s discretion authorize lengths in excess of those indicated on Attachment 17. In the same manner, the Chief Engineer may add additional highways, or sections thereof with corresponding overall lengths as the Chief Engineer deems appropriate to those highways listed on Attachment 17.
- (4) If the vehicle combination consists of a log truck and independently operated manually or mechanically steered trailer an overall length will be permitted which exceeds by fifteen feet those indicated on permit Attachment 17.
- (5) A load may include related items provided it does not exceed the length allowed for the longest permitted item.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 184.619 & 823.011
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 818.200 & 818.220
History
DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025
HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11
HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97
2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83