Haw. Code R. § 19-104-15 - Overwidth
(a) Permits normally shall be issued for
widths up to 14 feet provided:
(1) The object
is of such nature that it cannot readily be reduced in size and both the length
and width exceed 9 feet or the load consists of products transported from the
place where they are harvested or stored to the place where they are processed
or used;
(2) The object is loaded
in such a manner that the least width or length dimension becomes the width of
the load; and
(3) The positioning
of the object shall not cause other maximum legal dimensions to be
exceeded.
(b) Permits may
be issued to move a vehicle or combination of vehicles, empty or with load, 14
feet or wider, provided:
(1) The movement can
be made without seriously jeopardizing other traffic or highway
facilities;
(2) The move is not one
of many to be made in the course of regular operation. (Agricultural equipment
which is operated or moved in the course of normal agricultural operations and
within the geographic area in which it is normally used shall be exempt from
this restriction);
(3) The maximum
operating speed shall be 25 miles per hour;
(4) Escort vehicle, flagman or police
accompany the move; and
(5) A
statement is submitted by the moving contractor certifying that the route has
been examined and that there will be a clearance of at least 1 foot on each
side of the vehicle, equipment or load and any possible obstruction, including
traffic signs and markers, existing along the route.
(c) All vehicles or loads exceeding 12 feet
in width shall require an escort vehicle. However, this shall not preclude a
requirement for an escort vehicle in certain areas for loads of lesser width or
for an additional escort vehicle depending upon the character of the road and
the traffic volume. In general, escort vehicle may be required for widths
exceeding 10 feet on two-lane roads traversing mountain or winding coastal
areas.
(d) The district engineer
may require police escort when in his judgment such escort is necessary to ease
the flow of traffic or for public safety.
(e) Each overwidth movement exceeding 12 feet
in width shall have wood or metal panel 6 feet by 1 foot sign with 10 inch high
black letters on yellow background painted with
1-1/4-inch
stroke to read "WIDE LOAD." (Reflective sign shall be required for movements at
night.) The sign shall be securely mounted to the front or rear of the carrier
vehicle or the escort vehicle, as specified in the permit, in such a manner
that the sign will be clearly visible by approaching motorists from the front
or rear. The applicant shall insure that the sign does not obstruct the view of
the driver and obscure required warning and safety devices such as lights,
flags, reflectors, and rear view mirrors.
(f) Vehicles with width greater than nine
feet, including load, may cross state highways at permissible locations (e.g.,
permitted access points, tractor crossings, intersections, etc.) without
permits provided that the other limitations regarding length, height,
projection, or weight are not exceeded. These vehicles, when involved in
crossing only, are exempt from this chapter.
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