La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-2309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2309 - State Police Escorts

A. State police escorts are required for all vehicles and loads which are:

1. over 16 feet wide on a two-lane highway;

2. over 16 feet wide on a multi-lane highway;

3. over 125 feet in length.

B. Escorts should be arranged at the troop nearest the beginning of the movement.

C. State police escorts must be used for escorted loads that exceed the above dimensions on all state highways outside of municipality limits, and also inside city limits if on state highway.

D. Travel through metropolitan areas may require city or parish escorts and/or permits. Contact with city or parish authorities is the responsibility of the hauler for possible requirements and/or restrictions.

E. Private escorts are required for all vehicles and loads:

1. over 12 feet wide and up to 16 feet wide on a two-lane highway;

2. over 12 feet wide and up to 16 feet wide on a multi-lane highway;

3. over 90 feet long and up to 125 feet long.

F. An escort vehicle may escort two over-length vehicles or loads, but only one over-width vehicle or load.

G. All private escort vehicles must have a Louisiana Approved Escort Vehicle Permit. Companies domiciled outside of the state of Louisiana must pay a $10 fee for a Louisiana Approved Escort Vehicle Permit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-2309

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 26:2629 (November 2000).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:380-389.