Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual New Mexico Foreword The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual. Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits, general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation. Legal Notice This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information, useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual. Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association 5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200 Centreville, VA 20120 PHONE: (703) 698-0291 Fax: (571) 722-1698 Website: www.scranet.org Email: [email protected] NM-1 05/14 Copyright 1987-2014 by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, Joel M. Dandrea, Executive Vice President, Specialized Carrier & Rigging Association. Requests to the publisher for permission should be addressed to Joel M. Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120. SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual NEW MEXICO CONTACT Department of Transportation Oversize/Overweight Permits P.O. Box 1628 Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628 Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm (M-F) Phone: Permit Office - (505) 827-0376 or (505) 476-2475 Fax (505) 476-2477 or (505) 476-2476 or (505) 476-2478 or (505) 476-2479 Bridge Section (505) 827-5540 or (505) 827-5427 LEGAL LIMITS GVW 86,400 o (steer) 10,000-12,000 o 21,600 oo 34,320 ooo 34,320 -Federal Bridge formula applies. GVW 86,400 w/correct axle spreads WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH 8'6” 14’ 40' single unit 57'6” semitrailer 28’6” doubles 65’ overall length (non designated hwys) 73’ autotransporter 75’ stinger-steered autotransporter OVERHANG 3’ front 7’ rear PERMIT LIMITS o oo ooo oooo genrally 120,000lbs but depends on route TRUNNION AXLES WIDTH HEIGHT routes LENGTH 46,000 lbs. generally 12’ but depends on routes generally 14’6” but depends on genrally 90’ but depends on routes A route survey is required for any vehicle or load that meets or exceeds any of the following dimensions: 15’6” high Any load exceeding18’0” high (In addition to a route survey, a letter of release from all utility companies throughout requested route. (Please note shipper is not allowed to move any overhead lines without authority in writing from the utility companies.) 20’0” wide **Route survey must list traffic lane(s) that survey was conducted in. If the load is over height, the route survey must state at what height the survey was conducted. The survey must also state how all bridges, traffic control lights and utility lines were cleared. If counter flow is required, contact names and telephone numbers must be listed for the local law enforcement agency required for traffic control. ***Police dispatch is not considered a point of contact for a Law Enforcement agency. Effective May 12, 2010. Route surveys valid for 10 business days only. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS General - Permits are valid for three days. Travel is permitted from sunrise to sunset Monday through Saturday. No travel is permitted on Sundays or major holidays. Overweight only permits may have continuous movement. Sunday movement granted on a case by case basis and will only be allowed on fourNM-2 05/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual lane divided highways. Sunday movement may not exceed 12’ in width, 14’ high and no more than 90’ long. Non-daylight movement granted for vehicles not exceeding 12' in width, 14' high, no more than 90' long. Non-daylight movement will be required escorts and must be on four-lane divided highways. Insurance — Certificate of insurance must be on file before permit can be ordered; proof of insurance coverage of at least $50,000/$100,000/ $25,000. Certificate of liability insurance must meet New Mexico requirements (18.19.8.52 NMAC) Weekend/Night Travel – Movement after sunset or before sunrise on weekdays and Saturdays, or movement at any time on Sundays or on legal holidays shall not be permitted, unless all guidelines in accordance with 18.19.8.32 NMAC are being met. When considering whether a move can be permitted during non-daylight hours, or on Sundays or legal holidays, the department will consider the following: A. the size and/or weight of the vehicle or load to be permitted; B. the route to be traveled; C. the safety to the overall motoring public; D. advice of the state highway and transportation department officials or law enforcement officials concerning various aspects of the move; and E. any other consequence of allowing or not allowing the move during such times. Holiday – A. Unless expressly specified on the special permit, movement is prohibited on the following legal holidays: (1) New Year's day; (2) Memorial day; (3) Independence day; (4) Labor day; (5) Thanksgiving day; and (6) Christmas day. B. The department may designate other holidays on which movement will also be prohibited. When any of these holidays falls on or is observed on a day other than a Monday or Saturday, movement restrictions shall run from sunset of the day preceding such holiday to sunrise of the day following such holiday. When the holiday falls on or is observed on a Monday, movement is prohibited after sunset of the preceding Saturday until sunrise on the following Tuesday unless otherwise permitted in writing by the department or unless otherwise specified on the special permit. When the holiday falls on or is observed on a Saturday, movement is prohibited after sunset of the preceding Friday until sunrise on the following Monday unless otherwise permitted in writing by the department or unless otherwise specified on the special permit. Inclement Weather – Special permits may restrict movement during inclement weather to direct movement to the nearest point of safety. Continuous movement is prohibited during inclement weather, “inclement weather” means a natural occurrence which will create dangerous driving conditions and includes any of the following: (1) snow; (2) ice; (3) fog, rain, dust or other weather condition which limits visibility to less than 1000 feet (approximately 2/10 mile); or (4) any weather condition which is determined by the department, the state highway and transportation department, the state police, or other law enforcement official to create a safety hazard. Permit Information Required — Tractor and trailer information; DOT number; load description; gross weight; axle weights; overall dimensions; origin and destination; routes to be traveled; effective dates. A route survey is required for any vehicle or load that meets or exceeds any of the following dimensions: 15’6” high Any load exceeding18’0” high (In addition to a route survey, a letter of release from all utility companies throughout requested route. (Please note shipper is not allowed to move any overhead lines without authority in writing from the utility companies.) 20’0” wide **Route survey must list traffic lane(s) that survey was conducted in. If the load is over height, the route survey must state at what height the survey was conducted. The survey must also state how all bridges, traffic control lights and utility lines were cleared. If counter flow is required, contact names and telephone numbers must be listed for the local law enforcement agency required for traffic control. ***Police dispatch is not considered a point of contact for a Law Enforcement agency. NM-3 05/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual PERMIT TYPES Single Trip - Special permits for single-trip movements are issued for a single one-way movement of oversize or overweight vehicles or loads. The single-trip special permit is normally valid for three days, unless otherwise specified on the special permit. Multi-Trip — issued for a particular vehicle and specific load to move more than once and return. Permit is valid for 12 months or expiration of insurance, whichever is first. Multi-Trip Self-Propelled - FEES Single Trip Oversize Permit Fee is $25.00. If a State Police escort is necessary, the fee is an additional $300.00 per day. Single Trip Overweight Permit Fee is $25.00. Exceeding 86,400 lbs: Fee: $.025/ton/mile Self-Issue Permits are available for manufactured home transporters and dealers, the fee is $250.00 for a book of ten. Self-Issue Permits are available for transporters of implements of husbandry, the fee is $150.00 for a book of ten. Multiple Trip Permit are available for combination vehicles not exceeding the following dimensions: 140,000 lbs. 14’ wide 15’ high 15’ front overhang 25’ rear overhang The fee for a Multiple Trip Permit is $250.00. ESCORTS AND SIGNS Labeling — Flags must be red or orange and 12" square, and must be displayed on all four corners and all extremities. Oversize load signs (1' high X 5" long) must have black lettering (10” high x 1”wide) on a yellow background, and must be displayed on all oversize loads front and rear. Two flashing amber light, visible from 1000', must be affixed atop any escort. Escort Vehicles and Personnel — Depending upon the size or weight of the load, an escort may be required. The permittee will be advised of escort requirements when the permit request is approved. If an escort is required, The type of escort will be stipulated on the permit. The New Mexico state police has the authority to escort the movement for a distance of five (5) miles or more of a vehicle, combination of vehicles or load which is twenty feet (20') or more in width on state highways outside the corporate limits of municipalities or when passing through municipalities. Escorts must have public liability insurance in effect at levels of at least $50,000/$100,000/$25,000. Route Survey Checklist asks if the escort company is New Mexico Certified. Flagmen shall be used on all loads twenty feet (20') wide or wider and whenever required by the special permit. Flagmen may not be used in lieu of an escort vehicle but an escort vehicle may be used in lieu of a flagman. A dismounted driver of an escort vehicle may serve as a flagman. NM-4 05/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual Escort Requirements Width Length Height 1 Escort 2 Escorts 14’1”to 18’17’11” 19’11’’ 90’1” to 110’ 3 Escorts 4 Escorts up to 6 Escorts Police Escort 20’ to 25’or greater depending on If counter flow 24’11” load and route required 110’1” or greater If counter flow required If counter flow required Certification – Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required; however, requires the vehicle to be stickered/certified. FINES If a commercial motor vehicle is encountered in -ew Mexico without the required documentation, is not correctly licensed, is unsafe, or the vehicle or driver are not in full compliance with -ew Mexico requirements, citations or fines may result. In addition, depending upon the severity of the violation, the vehicle or driver may be detained until the required credentials are obtained or corrective action taken. Overdimension Only: At the discretion of the court Overweight Fines: 1 – 3,000 lbs. overweight $ 25 + court costs 3,001 – 4,000 40 + court costs 4,001 – 5,000 75 + court costs 5,001 – 6,000 125 + court costs 6,001 – 7,000 200 + court costs 7,001 – 8,000 275 + court costs 8,001 – 9,000 350 + court costs 9,001 – 10,000 425 + court costs over 10,000 500 + court costs Effective July 1, 2007 $50 + court costs 80 + court costs 100 + court costs 150 + court costs 250 + court costs 350 + court costs 400 + court costs 500 + court costs 700 + court costs Fines are calculated on weight in excess of permit allowance. Operators may be cited for either over-axle or over-gross. RESTRICTED TRAVEL Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. New Mexico state law requires prior notification to the railroad. New Mexico statutes annotated 66-7-344. PORTS OF ENTRY Motor Transportation Division P. O. Box 1628 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1628 Director’s Office- (505) 827-0321 DISTRICT 1: Gallup* (505) 863-2361 Shiprock (505) 368-4429 DISTRICT 2: San Jon* (505) 576-2461 Clayton (505) 374-9341 Nara Visa (505) 633-2929 Raton * (505) 445-8419 DISTRICT 3: Hobbs (505) 393-4362 Carlsbad (505) 885-2026 DISTRICT 4: Lordsburg* (505) 542-8811 NM-5 05/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual DISTRICT 6: Anthony* (505) 882-2471 Santa Teresa (505) 589-3595 DISTRICT 7: Orogrande (505) 439– 5714 *Denotes District Headquarters Permit Applications may be sent by facsimile to Headquarters Permit Office. PERMIT ORDERING Permit requests may be made to: Oversize Permit Office P. O. Box 1628 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 (505) 827-0376 or 505 476 2477 or 505 476 2478 or 505 476 2479. SPECIAL NOTES Recent Changes – None Noted Pending Changes – None Noted NM-6 05/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual