Ariz. Admin. Code § 17-6-303

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R17-6-303 - Sign Requirements

A. A permittee or driver shall ensure that an oversize or overweight vehicle or load displays an "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign if the vehicle or load is nine feet or more in width.

B. A permittee or driver may display an "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign on any oversize or overweight envelope or special permitted vehicle or load not specified under subsection (A) if necessary to ensure maximum visibility for public safety.

C. An "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign shall meet construction specifications provided under Illustration 2 at a minimum.

D. A permittee or driver shall display required "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs that are:

1. Mounted to the front or roof of the power unit,

2. Mounted to the rear of the load or loaded vehicle,

3. Parallel with the road surface from side-to-side,

4. Readable from left to right, and

5. Clearly visible from the front and rear of the loaded vehicle.

E. If a permittee or driver required under this Section to display an "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign is not transporting an oversize or overweight load, the permittee or driver shall ensure that each sign is not visible to traffic.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-303

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 665, effective April 8, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2486, effective September 7, 2013. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1264, effective 7/8/2022.