Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual District of Columbia 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] DC-1 04/14 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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONTACT: District Department of Transportation 55 M Street, SE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20003 Monday – Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Phone: (202) 673-6813 Fax: (202) 671-0650 http://ddot.dc.gov email: [email protected] LEGAL LIMITS GVW o (steer) o oo ooo Interstate 80,000 21,000 20,000 34,000 42,000 Depends on axle spacing WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH Federal Bridge Formula applies 8' 8'6" 13'6" 40' 48' 28' 55' 55' (non-designated hwys) (designated hwys) single unit trailer doubles overall autotransport TOLERANCE: 1,000 lbs on gross weight OVERHANG: 3' front, 5' rear PERMIT LIMITS o oo ooo oooo 5 axles 6 axles 7 axles 8 axles - 31,000 62,000 93,000 124,000 155,000 186,000 217,000 248,000 WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH depends on routes depends on routes depends on routes Depends on spacings, lbs per inch tire width. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS General - Permits are valid for one trip only, for five consecutive days. Travel is permitted for 24 hours a day unless extremely overheight or overwidth seven days a week. Divisible load permits are not available. Travel allowed 24 hours a day unless extremely overwidth or overweight. DC-2 04/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual Single Trip permits must be carried in the vehicle at all times and for annual permits, a tag will be issued that must be affixed to the front of the vehicle and visible to other motorists. Insurance — Proof of insurance coverage not required to be on file; must have coverage meeting federal standards ($750,000 — $5,000,000, depending on commodity and hazardous nature). Weekend/Night Travel – Overwidth vehicles and overheight vehicles may be restricted to night travel between the hours of 10 pm – 5 am. Travel is allowed on weekends. Holiday – Travel not restricted on holidays. District Permit Office closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day Good Friday Veteran’s Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day & day after Lincoln’s Birthday Independence Day Christmas Day Washington’s Birthday Labor Day Weather – Movement will not be allowed during inclement weather. No Spring weight restrictions. Permit Information Required - Tractor and trailer information; load description; gross weight; axle weights; axle spacings; origin and destination. Self-Propelled Equipment – Self-Propelled equipment must comply with overdimensional/overweight regulations. PERMIT TYPES Single Trip – valid for 1 trip only, usually 5 consecutive days. Annual Tag FEES Single Trip: $30.00 one way or $50.00 roundtrip Tractor Trailer: $85.00 per year Restriction: A Single Trip permit will be required instead of an annual tag if: Total length (including tractor, trailer, and load) is over 70 feet long Total Height (including load) is over 13 feet – 6 inches tall Total width (including load) is over 8 feet - 6 inches wide Truck Crane or Concrete Pump Truck: $85.00 per year Restriction:A Single Trip permit will be required instead of an annual tag if: The total width is greater than 11 feet The gross vehicle weight exceeds 120,000 pounds Dump Truck, Cement Mixer & Trash Truck up to 65, 000 pounds: $1,193.00 per year Restriction:A Single Trip permit will be required if: The total gross weight exceeds 65,000 pounds. ESCORTS AND SIGNS Escort Vehicles and Personnel Width > 12’ 1 front escort Height > 13’6” 1 front escort Length 80’ or > 1 front escort Any axle with weight > 31,000 lbs 1 escort Weight > 79,000 lbs 1 front escort Labeling - Requirements will be stated on the permit upon application Certification – Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required. DC-3 04/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual A police escort is required for: Any Any Any Any Any vehicle vehicle vehicle vehicle vehicle and load that is 75 feet in total length or longer and load 12 feet wide or wider and load exceeding 13 feet – 6 inches in height with a total gross weight of 120,000 or more carrying any Class 1 Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 FINES None noted RESTRICTED TRAVEL Permit vehicles may not travel between 7:00–9:30 am or between 4:00–6:30 pm. PORTS OF ENTRY Weigh Station at junction of Half and “O” Street, SW 1827 West Virginia Avenue PERMIT ORDERING Apply online on TOPS, the DDOT online Permitting System, at tops.ddot.dc.gov, visit the DDOT website at ddot.dc.gov or call (202) 442-4670 for assistance. 1. Once the on-line application is approved, payment can be made on-line using MasterCard or Visa - or by mailing a check or money order made payable to "DC Treasurer." The DC Treasurer is located at 1100 4th Street, SW in Washington, DC. 2. Once payment has been received by DDOT, permits may be printed by the applicant from their TOPS account by clicking on the appropriate "View/Edit" option and then clicking on "Print Permit". 3. Tags can be mailed (by registered mail) for a small fee by clicking on this option during the application process. 4. Tags or permits may also be picked up at the permit office at 1100 4th Street, SW, 2nd floor, in Washington, DC. 5. Those requiring assistance with the on-line application may go to the permit office to apply, pay, and receive their permit or tag (best to make appointment (202) 442-4670). SPECIAL NOTES Recent Changes – None noted Pending Changes – None noted DC-4 04/14 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual