Part 8. SIZE AND WEIGHT OF VEHICLES AND LOADS, version 3 (§ 18.19.8.1 to 18.19.8.99)

A. In clear cases of emergency and when it is not possible to follow normal procedures for obtaining a special permit, a special permit may be issued outside of business hours. B. During business hours, normal procedures shall be followed. If an emergency arises outside of busine…

A governmental entity, whether federal, state or local, is required to obtain a special permit before moving a vehicle, combination or load that exceeds legal limits. The governmental entity shall comply with all conditions and restrictions on the permit. No fee shall be charged …

The objective of this rule is to interpret and implement provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code relating to the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles on the highways of this state.

The exception provided in Subsection B of Section 66-7-401 NMSA 1978 for road machinery engaged in highway construction or maintenance applies only to movement at a construction site. When road machinery or construction equipment is otherwise being moved, the provisions of Sectio…

Special mobile equipment and implements of husbandry, as defined in the Motor Vehicle Code, shall not be issued special permits for the transportation of oversize vehicles or loads.

A. A special permit is required for movement of a house, building or similar structure that exceeds statutory size or weight limitations. Movement of such a structure with a width in excess of 30 feet shall be approved by the DOT. B. Porches or protruding sections are considered …

A. An applicant for a special permit to move a manufactured home shall provide the DOT with a tax release document from the appropriate county assessor or treasurer if the origin of the movement of the home is in a county of this state. The tax release document shall contain: (1)…

Movement of a manufactured home shall occur only during daylight hours on any day of the week that is not a holiday. No movement shall occur during inclement weather

A. A towing unit involved in the movement of an oversized manufactured home shall have a wheelbase of at least ninety-nine inches, a minimum of four tires on each drive axle and a gross vehicle weight rating of:(1) six thousand pounds or more if the width of the manufactured home…

A manufactured home that exceeds eighteen feet in width or fifteen feet ten inches in height shall be moved on house moving equipment, skids or dollies. Movement of such a home without the required house moving equipment, skids or dollies is not permitted. Awnings, doorknobs or o…

As used in this rule: A. "Accumulated traffic" means a build-up of six or more vehicles, other than escort vehicles, or any vehicle being detained for more than ten minutes behind a vehicle or load required to be escorted; provided that, if the escorted vehicle or load is traveli…

Unless specifically exempted by law, a vehicle, combination of vehicles or a load that exceeds a maximum size or weight limitation established by Sections 66-7-401 through 66-7-416 NMSA 1978 shall not move on a public highway or street without a valid special permit issued by the…

A. The purpose of an escort vehicle is to enhance the safety of moving an oversize vehicle or load over the highways, to reduce delays and inconveniences to the normal flow of traffic and to alert the motoring public to the presence or approach of an oversize vehicle or load. B. …

Escort vehicles are required for the movement of all widths at or exceeding 14 feet, and may be required for widths less than 14 feet depending on the routes to be traveled and in accordance with established widths for certain highways identified in the escort vehicle map develop…

A. Escort vehicles are required for the movement of a vehicle, combination or load that exceeds 110 feet and one inch in length. B. One escort vehicle will be required for each vehicle, combination or load which is greater than 110 feet and one inch in length but is equal to or l…

An escort vehicle or a person other than the driver of the permitted vehicle may be required to accompany the movement of a vehicle, combination or load that exceeds a height of 16 feet. The escort or additional person shall make immediate height clearance verifications at each o…

A. In the discretion of the DOT, police escorts may be required for movement of structures or loads with a width of 20 feet or more. The DOT may also require police escorts for movement on certain roads or for movement that, in the judgment of the DOT, may adversely affect traffi…

Unless a police escort is required, a permittee shall furnish New Mexico certified escort vehicles as required by the DOT and specified on the face of the special permit. An escort vehicle map is available by electronic link on the special permit application.

Only a vehicle certified by the DOT or the DPS may operate as an escort vehicle. The vehicle and all required equipment shall be inspected by the DOT or the DPS. Upon a satisfactory inspection, an escort vehicle certification will be issued for that vehicle for a period of one ye…

A. The wheelbase of an escort vehicle shall be at least 100 inches. Unless otherwise approved by the DOT upon written application, an escort vehicle shall not exceed a capacity of one and one-half tons as rated by the manufacturer. B. An escort vehicle shall be registered in acco…

A. An escort vehicle shall have two rotating, flashing, strobe or LED amber lights on top of the vehicle at the vehicle width or at a width not to exceed eight feet. The amber lights shall be of sufficient intensity to be visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunli…

An escort vehicle is subject to inspection by a peace officer or authorized DPS personnel at any time. The escort vehicle certification, escort vehicle map, required equipment, documentation of vehicle registration and insurance and any documents required by the public regulation…

A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a special permit shall be issued only for an irreducible load. An applicant shall demonstrate that the load to be moved cannot reasonably be dismantled, reduced or disassembled. Reductions shall be made whenever possible, even if u…

A. A driver of an escort vehicle shall be at least eighteen years of age and licensed in accordance with the licensing requirements for escort vehicle drivers in the jurisdiction where the driver resides. B. At all times during a move, an escort vehicle driver shall carry a curre…

Before commencement of a move, an escort vehicle driver shall: A. meet with the driver of the oversize vehicle or load to discuss the various aspects of the move; B. review the route specified in the special permit and ensure that directions are understood by everyone involved in…

A. Escort vehicle drivers are responsible for controlling the movement of the escorted oversize vehicle in a manner that maximizes the safety of the motoring public and provides for a safe flow of traffic in the immediate area of the move. B. Escort vehicle drivers and the oversi…

A. A rear escort vehicle driver shall not prevent a motorist from passing the oversize vehicle but shall inform the driver of the oversize vehicle by two-way radio that a motorist is attempting to pass so appropriate precautions can be taken. Advance warning is especially importa…

A. An escort vehicle driver shall assist the oversize vehicle in locating a suitable area where the oversize vehicle and escort vehicle or vehicles can be completely and safely removed from the roadway and safely reenter the roadway. The oversize and escort vehicles shall be remo…

A. In case of a collision involving an oversize or escort vehicle, or involving other vehicles when the collision impedes or prohibits the continued movement of the oversize vehicle, the escort vehicle driver shall:(1) pull completely off the roadway, if possible; (2) turn on the…

A. When an escort operation is completed, the escort driver shall turn off all exterior escort equipment lights, remove or cover the oversize load sign and remove the amber lights and flags. Failure to comply with this requirement shall render the escort vehicle certification voi…

Law enforcement officers may direct or escort an oversize vehicle or load off the roadway to a place of safety to allow accumulated traffic to pass or for other safety considerations.

An oversize vehicle, combination or load that requires an escort shall have one or more dedicated escort vehicles as required in the special permit. An escort vehicle shall not escort more than one oversize vehicle or load at any one time.

A. Flagmen are required on all loads 20 feet wide or wider or whenever otherwise required by the special permit. Flagmen shall not be used in lieu of an escort vehicle. A dismounted driver of an escort vehicle shall serve as a flagman as necessary during the movement of an escort…