Effective 7/1/2017 72-7-401. Application of size, weight, and load limitations for vehicles — Exceptions. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the maximum size, weight, and load limitations on vehicles under this part apply to all highways throughout the state. (b) Local authorities may not alter the limitations except as expressly provided under Sections […]
Effective 5/9/2017 72-7-402. Limitations as to vehicle width, height, length, and load extensions. (1) (a) Except as provided by statute, all state or federally approved safety devices and any other lawful appurtenant devices, including refrigeration units, hitches, air line connections, and load securing devices related to the safe operation of a vehicle are excluded for […]
Effective 5/10/2016 72-7-403. Towing requirements and limitations on towing. (1) (a) The draw-bar or other connection between any two vehicles, one of which is towing or drawing the other on a highway, may not exceed 15 feet in length from one vehicle to the other except: (i) in the case of a connection between any […]
Effective 5/14/2019 72-7-404. Maximum gross weight limitation for vehicles — Bridge formula for weight limitations — Minimum mandatory fines. (1) (a) As used in this section: (i) “Axle load” means the total load on all wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart. (ii) “Tandem axle” means two […]
Effective 5/10/2016 72-7-405. Measuring vehicles for size and weight compliance — Summary powers of peace officers — Penalty for violations. (1) Any peace officer having reason to believe that the height, width, length, or weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful may require the operator to stop the vehicle and submit to a measurement […]
Effective 5/9/2017 72-7-406. Oversize permits and oversize and overweight permits for vehicles of excessive size or weight — Applications — Restrictions — Fees — Rulemaking provisions — Penalty. (1) (a) The department may, upon receipt of an application and good cause shown, issue in writing an oversize permit or an oversize and overweight permit. The […]
Effective 5/10/2016 72-7-407. Implements of husbandry — Escort vehicle requirements — Oversize permit — Penalty. (1) As used in this section, “escort vehicle” means a motor vehicle, as defined under Section 41-1a-102, that has its emergency warning lights operating, and that is being used to warn approaching motorists by either preceding or following a slow […]
Effective 5/10/2016 72-7-408. Highway authority — Restrictions on highway use — Erection and maintenance of signs designating restrictions — Penalty. (1) (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), a highway authority may by rule or ordinance prescribe procedures and criteria which prohibit the operation of any vehicle or impose restrictions on the weight of a vehicle upon […]
Effective 5/5/2021 72-7-409. Loads on vehicles — Limitations — Confining, securing, and fastening load required — Penalty. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Agricultural product” means any raw product which is derived from agriculture, including silage, hay, straw, grain, manure, and other similar product. (b) (i) “Unsecured load” means the contents of a vehicle, […]
