67 Pa. Code § 193.3 - Permitted use of posted highways
(a)
General rule. The posting authority may permit
over-posted-weight or over-posted-size local traffic to use a highway posted
under
75 Pa.C.S. §
4902(b) (relating to
restrictions on use of highways and bridges) if it determines that the vehicle
or combination is unlikely to create a hazard due to the driver's thorough
knowledge of the hazardous traffic conditions or other safety factors which are
the basis for the restriction.
(b)
Number of trips. The permit may authorize a single trip, or an
unlimited number of trips during a 12-month period.
(c)
Liability. The permittee
shall be liable for damage to the posted highway as well as personal injury or
property damage, and shall provide the insurance or security the posting
authority may require to guarantee payment of any damage to persons and
property who or which may be injured as a result of the permitted
use.
(d)
Restrictions. When permitting use of a posted highway, the
posting authority may stipulate one or more restrictions including, but not
limited to, the following:
(1) Special vehicle
stopping locations.
(2) Maximum
speed or special gearing, or both.
(3) Special inspection of brakes, tires,
steering mechanism and coupling devices.
(4) One or more pilot cars.
(5) The use of traffic control persons to
regulate and control other traffic.
(6) Specific days of the week, days of the
year or time of day when approval is not authorized.
(e)
Possession of permit.
The permit authorizing an over-posted-weight or over-posted-size vehicle or
combination to use a posted highway is valid only when carried in the vehicle
or combination and the restrictions on the permit are satisfied.
(f)
Exempt vehicles. Exempt
vehicles may exceed weight and size restrictions posted under
75 Pa.C.S. §
4902(b) on a highway without
a permit unless the posting authority notifies the owner, lessee or registrant
of the vehicle to the contrary.
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