N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 304.15

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Tra 304.15 - Vehicle and Load Markings and Restrictions
(a) The extremities of all oversize loads shall be marked longitudinally and laterally by fluorescent red, fluorescent orange, or MUTCD standard flags at least 18 inches square, secured by at least 2 adjacent corners or mounted on a staff.
(b) Overwidth loads shall have at least 4 and up to 6 flags mounted at the widest extremity and corners of the load. The flags shall be placed so as not to increase the overall load width.
(c) Overlength loads or loads with rear or front end overhang shall display at least 4 flags at the corners of the load.
(d) Warning signs shall be displayed during the move on the front of the hauling unit and on the rear of the vehicle or load where license plate is not obstructed. The sign shall read "OVERSIZE LOAD." The signs shall not be less than 7 feet 0 inches wide and 18 inches high with 10-inch high black letters featuring a 1.4-inch brush stroke on a yellow background. Signs shall be made of durable material unaffected by moisture.
(e) All oversize load signs shall be removed, covered, or otherwise sight restricted when not being used for an oversize move.
(f) The hauling vehicle shall have an operating, top-mounted, flashing or strobe amber light visible for 1000 feet in all directions;
(g) No movement shall be permitted in the form of a convoy.

N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 304.15

Adopted byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10816, Effective 4/23/2015, Expires4/23/2025.