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734-076-0135 Warning Signs and Flags Required for Oversize Units (1) Warning signs are required for dimensions exceeding: (a) Eight feet, six inches in width; (b) An overall length of 105 feet (inclusive of towing vehicle); or (c) For a combination of vehicles being towed exceeding 80 feet in length (inclusive of load). (2) Warning signs must bear the legend “OVERSIZE LOAD” except: (a) When the width exceeds eight feet, six inches and the combination of vehicles being towed does not exceed 80 feet in length (inclusive of load) or the overall combination length does not exceed 105 feet (inclusive of towing vehicle), the sign may bear the legend “WIDE LOAD”; or (b) When the width does not exceed eight feet, six inches and when the combination of vehicles being towed exceeds 80 feet in length (inclusive of load) or the overall combination length exceeds 105 feet (inclusive of towing vehicle), the sign may bear the legend “LONG LOAD.” (3) Warning signs must be displayed to the front and rear of the vehicle or combination and must meet the following requirements: (a) Signs must be seven feet wide by 18 inches high with black letters 10 inches high in accordance with Federal Highway Administration series C on highway yellow background; (b) The highway yellow background of the sign must be made of reflectorized material when operating between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise; (c) Signs must be kept clean, legible and mounted horizontally with adequate support to provide full visibility and readability at all times when in use; (d) Signs must not cover or interfere with the visibility of the vehicle’s registration plates; and (e) All such signs must be removed or retracted when not required. (4) The outermost extremities of any overwidth load must be marked during daylight hours with red or fluorescent orange flags not less than 18 inches square. Flags must be kept clean and must be clearly visible to the front and rear. The attachment device must not extend beyond the widest extremity by more than three inches on either side. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWD 16-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 HWD 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-15 HWD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 HWD 5-2006, f. 10-19-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 TO 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-99 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97
734-076-0175 Approved Routes (1) When removing a load or vehicles from an emergency: (a) While removing a vehicle from the initial emergency, tow vehicles or load recovery vehicles may operate on all state highways as directed by an enforcement officer or the road authority. (b) When not otherwise directed by an enforcement officer or the road authority, tow vehicles may operate over any route approved for the disabled vehicle(s) prior to the incident; (c) When not otherwise directed by an enforcement officer or the road authority, load recovery vehicles may operate over approved routes and at the lengths authorized on Group Map 1 or Route Map 7 or those routes shown on the continuous trip permit or single-trip permit issued to the disabled vehicle. Vehicle(s) may not exceed weight restrictions shown on Route Map 8 and Attachment 100A. (d) Group Map 1, revised April 2021, Route Map 7, revised May 2020, Route Map 8, revised November 2023, and Attachment 100A, revised November 2023 are by reference made part of Division 76 rules, and are available from the Commerce and Compliance Division, Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (2) The Chief Engineer may add additional highway routes to those approved for operation or delete from the approved routes any highway or section of highway when continued operation of the units is not in the public’s best interest. (3) This rule does not authorize operation over highways, streets, or roads not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. For such operations, separate permission must be obtained from the appropriate authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWD 1-2024, amend filed 01/26/2024, effective 01/26/2024 HWD 9-2023, minor correction filed 09/19/2023, effective 09/19/2023 HWD 36-2020, minor correction filed 05/27/2020, effective 05/27/2020 HWD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11 TO 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-99 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97, Renumbered from 734-076-0055 2HD 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-28-81 1OTC 17-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 9-19-80
734-076-0185 Hauling Hours and Days (1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, hauling hours and days shall be those authorized as follows: (a) When operating on interstate highways and other highways approved by the Chief Engineer, movement between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise is allowed if: (A) Width is not in excess of ten feet; and (B) The outermost extremities are illuminated by lamps or markers as described by the requirements of ORS Chapter 816. (b) If the width exceeds eight feet six inches or if towing a combination of vehicles, movement is not allowed as provided in subsection (1)(a) of this rule: (A) During any hours on State-observed holidays, which for the purpose of Division 76 rules, are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; (B) After 2:00 p.m. on the last business day preceding the State-observed holiday through one-half hour before sunrise of the first business day following the observed holiday; (C) From noon on the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving Day until one-half hour before sunrise on Monday following Thanksgiving Day; (D) During daylight hours Saturday afternoons and Sundays after Memorial Day and before Labor Day; (E) When wind or other conditions may cause the vehicle or vehicles to swerve, to whip, to sway or fail to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle; (F) When road surfaces are hazardous due to ice, snow or frost; or (G) When visibility is less than 500 feet due to snow, mist, rain, dust, smoke, fog or other atmospheric conditions. (2) The Chief Engineer may impose or alter time of travel restrictions. Alterations may be necessary to prevent conflict with highway construction or repair projects, or to cope with local or seasonal traffic conditions. (3) The provisions of section (1) of this rule do not apply when: (a) Performing the initial emergency removal of the disabled unit from the highway; (b) Acting at the direction of a peace officer or the road authority; or (c) The disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles is operating under a rule or permit issued in accordance with OAR Chapter 734 allowing movement prior to the emergency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.170 History: HWD 1-2024, amend filed 01/26/2024, effective 01/26/2024 TO 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-99 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97
734-077-0005 Scope OAR Chapter 734, Division 77 shall apply to and govern the issuance of permits by the Department of Transportation for the movement of vehicles transporting certain agricultural products as identified in OAR 734-077-0007, from which there is fluid leakage as provided in ORS 818.230. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 5-1985, f. & ef. 11-22-85 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0007 Authorized Commodities Permits shall be issued only for the following: (1) Vehicles transporting food processing plant by-products to be used for livestock feed or fertilizer from which there is a fluid leakage; or (2) Vehicles transporting agricultural products from which there is fluid leakage, while the vehicles are enroute from the place of harvest to a place where the products will be processed, stored or sold. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184, 366 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: 2HD 5-1985, f. & ef. 11-22-85
734-077-0010 Application for Permit (1) Application for a permit may be made in person or online. The completed permit may be mailed, transmitted electronically, or made available online for the applicant. (2) The applicant must provide: (a) Identification of food process plant where the movement will originate. (b) The highways to be traveled. (c) The highway mile point or other identifiable geographical point where the movement will leave the highway. (d) Permittee name and address; (e) Power vehicle year and make; (f) Power vehicle identification number (also known as a VIN); and (g) Power vehicle unit number, if one has been assigned by the permittee. (3) Permits will not be issued when an application is incomplete. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 818.220 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200, 818.220 & 818.230 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 7-2023, minor correction filed 09/19/2023, effective 09/19/2023 HWD 2-2018, minor correction filed 03/12/2018, effective 03/12/2018 HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 11-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-97 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0015 Authorized Routes It is intended that highway routes authorized in the permit will in general be those routes requested in the application. As authorized under ORS 818.220(1)(c), however, the Department of Transportation may, at its discretion, amend permits to designate alternate routes if the amount or character of fluid leakage is such that an alternate route would be in the public interest. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0020 Authorized Vehicles Notwithstanding any limitation imposed under OAR 734-077-0040 a permit may be issued under these rules for the operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles meeting the requirements of ORS 818.080, 818.110 or rules adopted pursuant to ORS 810.060, provided, however, that combinations of vehicles as described in OAR 734-074-0005 exceeding 75 feet in overall length are not authorized. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0025 Hours and Days of Operation Notwithstanding any limitation imposed under OAR 734-077-0040 there is no restriction as to days and hours of operation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0030 Insurance Requirements As provided in ORS 818.220(1)(d) and (e) the Department of Transportation may at its discretion require, as a permit condition, the applicant to furnish satisfactory evidence of public liability and property damage insurance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0035 Permit Duration and Cancellation (1) Permits may be issued for periods of time up to one year. (2) Permits may be revoked under the provision of ORS 818.230(4) if the amount or character of the fluid leakage is such that it constitutes a danger to other vehicles. (3) Permits may be cancelled under the provision of ORS 818.220(7) if: (a) The permit holder has violated any of the terms of the permit; (b) The permit was obtained through misrepresentation in the application therefor; or (c) The public interest requires cancellation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-077-0040 Leakage Restrictions (1) Fluid leakage will be permitted only to an extent and under conditions which will not create a safety or health hazard to the general public. Excessive loss of fluid containing residue which can cloud the windshields of other vehicles, the creation of a build-up of residue causing slippery pavement conditions, or the excessive loss of fluid from parked hauling vehicles causing unsanitary conditions adjacent to restaurants or other businesses, or residences may result in revocation of the permit. (2) The Chief Engineer may impose additional permit provisions in in addition to those required by this rule, but in accordance with ORS 818.220 as deemed necessary to provide a maximum of highway safety for the driving public. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184 & 366 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.230 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 6-1982, f. & ef. 10-25-82
734-078-0005 Scope These rules shall apply to and govern the issuance of permits by the Department of Transportation, for the movement of vehicles transporting logs, poles, piling and structural members which, when loaded, have overall lengths in excess of those permitted by Oregon Revised Statutes or by OAR Chapter 734, Division 71. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184, 366 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0010 Application for Permit (1) Application for permits may be made in person or online. The completed permit may be mailed or transmitted electronically for pickup by the applicant. (2) The applicant must provide: (a) Permittee name and address; (b) Power vehicle year and make; (c) Power vehicle identification number (also known as a VIN); and (d) Power vehicle unit number, if one has been assigned by the permittee. (3) Permits will not be issued when an application is incomplete. (4) For purposes of this rule, “power vehicle” means the vehicle that provides motive power. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0015 Types of Vehicle Combinations Authorized (1) Permits may be issued only for the following types of vehicle combinations: (a) Log truck and pole trailer coupled together by stinger and reach. The stinger is to be at least five feet in length; (b) Log truck or motor truck or truck-tractor and independently operated manually or mechanically steered trailer; (c) Truck tractor semitrailer and trailer combination. The trailers shall be coupled together by stinger and reach and the distance from the front of the first trailer to the rear of the second trailer shall not exceed 68 feet; (d) Truck and trailer coupled together by means of a stinger and the trailer tongue. The stinger is to be at least five feet in length; (e) Truck transporting a pole by means of a pole dolly and pole drawbar device that is attached to the leading end of the pole and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a pintle hook; (f) An auxiliary axle may be authorized for the purpose of distributing the weight of the load; and (g) The Chief Engineer may designate other types of vehicle combinations, which in the Chief Engineer's determination fit the scope and purpose of these rules. (2) A stinger is measured longitudinally from a point located opposite the back of the tread of the tires of the last axle on the truck to the point of coupling. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: HWD 2-2019, amend filed 07/19/2019, effective 07/19/2019 HWD 6-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-09 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0017 Rear Overhang (1) A combination of vehicles operating under a Division 78 variance permit is subject to rear overhang requirements as follows: (a) If rear overhang exceeds legal limits, a single trip permit or a continuous trip permit may be issued for rear overhang; (b) In addition to any other pilot vehicle requirements specified on a permit, if rear overhang exceeds 25 feet, the permit will specify the requirement of a rear pilot vehicle for travel on any portion of a non-interstate multi-lane highway when the normal route to the destination requires the combination to exit the multi-lane portion of such highway; (2) For the purpose of this rule, rear overhang will be measured from: (a) The rearmost direct weight bearing pivot point to the end of the load of a pole trailer; or (b) The rearmost load bearing point of any other trailer, exclusive of any non-load bearing appurtenances, regardless of any log bunks attached to the trailer. (3) A vehicle, including but not limited to an auxiliary axle, attached to the rear of the rearmost trailer in the combination for the purpose of distributing load weight will not be considered in determining rear overhang. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 6-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-09
734-078-0020 Approved Routes and Allowable Overall Lengths (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
734-078-0025 Days of Travel and Peak Traffic Hour Restrictions (1) The combinations of vehicles described in OAR 734-078-0015, which when loaded exceed 105 feet overall length, are prohibited from operation: (a) Unless otherwise specified in this section, during any hours on observed holidays, movement shall be prohibited after 2:00 p.m. on the last business day preceding the observed holiday through sunrise of the first business day following the observed holiday. The holidays to which this restriction applies are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day; (b) From noon on Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving Day until sunrise on Monday following Thanksgiving Day; and (c) During daylight hours Saturday afternoons and Sundays after Memorial Day and before Labor Day. (2) When operating on the Interstate Highway System, movement is authorized during the hours between sunset and sunrise, except on holidays, as indicated in section (1) of this rule, provided that: (a) Intermediate side marker lights as described in ORS Chapter 816 are placed on each side at intervals of not more than 20 feet between the tail lights of the towing vehicle and the tail lights of the trailer; and (b) Projections beyond rear of motor vehicles. Motor vehicles transporting loads which extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the motor vehicle, or which have tailboards or tailgates extending more than four feet beyond the body, shall have projections marked as follows: (A) On each side of the projecting load, one red lamp, visible from the side, located so as to indicate maximum overhang; and (B) On the rear of the projecting load, two red lamps, visible from the rear, one at each side, and two red reflectors visible from the rear, one at each side, located so as to indicate maximum width. (3) Commerce and Compliance Division of Oregon Department of Transportation may impose additional regulations pertaining to days and hours of operation for the transportation of logs, poles and piling. Permittees should determine the existence of any such regulations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 2HD 7-1986, f. & ef. 11-21-86 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0030 Warning Signs and Flags Required (1) When the combinations of vehicles and load exceed 80 feet in overall length a “LONG LOAD” or “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign is required to be attached to the rearmost position practical, either on the load or the last vehicle: (a) The sign must be seven feet wide by 18 inches high with black letters 10 inches high in accordance with Federal Highway Administration series C on highway yellow background; (b) The highway yellow background of the sign must be made of reflectorized material when operating between sunset and sunrise; (c) Signs must be kept clean, legible, and mounted with adequate support to provide full visibility at all times when in use; (d) Signs must not cover or interfere with the visibility of the vehicle’s registration plates; (e) Signs must be constructed of a material impervious to water; and (f) All signs must be removed or retracted when not required. (2) When a load extends beyond the rear body of the vehicle four feet or more, the outermost extremity of the load must be visibly marked with a red flag not less than 18 inches square. The attachment device must not extend beyond the rear of the load by more than three inches. 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 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-15 HWD 5-2006, f. 10-19-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0040 Permit Cancellation Permits may be canceled at any time by the granting authority upon proof satisfactory to it that the permittee has violated any of the terms of the permit or that the permit was obtained through misrepresentation in the application or when in the judgment of the granting authority the public interest requires cancellation (ORS 818.220). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184, 366 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-078-0045 Permit Duration At the discretion of the Chief Engineer permits may be issued for periods of time not to exceed one year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184, 366 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 History: 2HD 4-1983, f. & ef. 1-20-83
734-079-0005 Scope and Purpose A combination of vehicles consisting of a log truck and pole trailer equipped for self loading and transporting logs may operate with a permit allowing the weight provisions of ORS 818.210(3) only if: (1) The combination does not exceed the maximum allowable length limitations established in OAR Chapter 734, Division 71; and (2) The combination meets any other restrictions that may be imposed pursuant to ORS 818. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.210 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11 HWD 12-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-05 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 11-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-97 2HD 4-1984, f. & ef. 3-14-84