N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.94

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 18.19.8.94 - ACCUMULATED TRAFFIC, UNFORESEEN HAZARDS OR OBSTRUCTIONS

A. An escort vehicle driver shall assist the oversize vehicle in locating a suitable area where the oversize vehicle and escort vehicle or vehicles can be completely and safely removed from the roadway and safely reenter the roadway. The oversize and escort vehicles shall be removed from the travelled portion of the roadway to a safe and suitable area in the following circumstances:

(1) to allow accumulated traffic to pass, when the accumulated traffic is due to the oversize vehicle;

(2) during periods of inclement weather; or

(3) when mechanical or other problems occur

B. An escorted oversize vehicle approaching an unforeseen obstruction or hazard shall park off the roadway, where possible, and the escort vehicle shall proceed past the obstruction or hazard if it is safe to do so. The oversize vehicle shall traverse the obstruction or hazard only after the escort vehicle driver has either verified that it is safe to proceed or has safely stopped oncoming traffic and provided clearance to proceed.

C. The following procedure shall be used to stop oncoming traffic when necessary and safe to do so:

(1) the escort vehicle shall advance to a point where two-way traffic can be maintained;

(2) the escort vehicle driver shall dismount and serve as a flagman, using a paddle sign to stop traffic at that location;

(3) once there is clearance for the oversize vehicle, the oversize vehicle driver shall be notified to proceed; and

(4) when the oversize vehicle reaches the location where traffic has stopped and two-way traffic can be maintained, it shall halt and allow accumulated traffic to clear from both directions with assistance by the dismounted escort vehicle driver or flagman.

D. traffic shall not be detained longer than ten minutes except under extraordinary circumstances.

E. The flagging requirements, equipment and methods provided in 18.19.8.99 NMAC shall be followed when slowing down, stopping or otherwise directing traffic.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.19.8.94

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 03, February 12, 2016, eff. 2/12/2016