Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-508 - Envelope Permit Suspension Point System

The Director shall suspend an envelope permit, as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1147, by assigning points to the permittee for envelope permit violations as follows:

1. Minor violations - one point:

a. Improper or inadequate flagging as provided under R17-6-302 and R17-6-307,

b. Improper or inadequate lighting as provided under R17-6-304 and R17-6-307,

c. Improper or inadequate "OVERSIZE LOAD" signage display as provided under R17-6-303,

d. Use of an escort vehicle not equipped as provided under R17-6-305,

e. Failing to maintain proper follow-distance from another oversize or overweight vehicle or load as provided under R17-6-401, or

f. Exceeding permitted speed but not exceeding posted speed as provided under R17-6-401.

2. Major violations - three points:

a. Transporting a permitted vehicle or load on a highway restricted to certain hours of travel under Article 4 of this Chapter;

b. Failing to display flags or lights when required under R17-6-302, R17-6-304, or R17-6-307;

c. Failing to display "OVERSIZE LOAD" signage when required under R17-6-303;

d. Exceeding the posted speed limit; or

e. Transporting a reducible load under an envelope permit.

3. Weight Violations, 1-36 points:

a. Gross vehicle weight exceeds the maximum weight allowed under R17-6-411:

i. Less than 2% over allowable weight - one point,

ii. 2% but less than 4% over allowable weight - two points,

iii. 4% but less than 6% over allowable weight - three points,

iv. 6% but less than 9% over allowable weight - six points,

v. 9% but less than 12% over allowable weight - 10 points,

vi. 12% but less than 15% over allowable weight - 18 points, or

vii. 15% or more over allowable weight - 36 points.

b. For each axle group exceeding the maximum weight allowed under R17-6-411:

i. Less than 4% over allowable weight - one point,

ii. 4% but less than 6% over allowable weight - two points,

iii. 6% but less than 9% over allowable weight - four points,

iv. 9% but less than 12% over allowable weight - six points,

v. 12% but less than 15% over allowable weight - 10 points,

vi. 15% but less than 20% over allowable weight - 18 points, or

vii. 20% or more over allowable weight - 36 points.

4. Flagrant Violations - 36 points:

a. Transporting a permitted load on a highway during a hazardous condition restricting travel under R17-6-405 or in violation of a law enforcement agency order,

b. Exceeding an envelope dimension as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1144,

c. Falsifying a permit application,

d. Altering a permit,

e. Failing to pay repair costs for highway damages as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1107,

f. Transporting a permitted load on a restricted highway or restricted bridge,

g. Failing to use an escort vehicle as required under this Chapter, or

h. Failing to use an escort vehicle with a driver that meets the standards provided under R17-6-305.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-508

Renumbered from R17-6-502 and amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1264, effective 7/8/2022.