S.D. Admin. R. 70:03:01:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 70:03:01:07 - Restrictions on time of movement - Exceptions

Unless allowed in another section in this chapter, the following restrictions on time of movement apply to a permit issued according to this chapter.

Movement is restricted to daylight hours if one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) An escort is required;

(2) The permit vehicle is not able to attain the speed of posted speed limits and is not able to maintain a speed within posted speed limits;

(3) The permit vehicle is wider than 10 feet;

(4) The permit vehicle is higher than 14 feet 6 inches;

(5) The permit vehicle is a single unit whose overall length exceeds 45 feet;

(6) The permit vehicle is a multiple-unit combination whose overall length exceeds 110 feet;

(7) The permit vehicle is a two-unit combination with an individual unit length longer than 60 feet;

(8) The permit vehicle is a three or more unit combination with an individual unit length longer than 48 feet;

(9) The permit vehicle will travel on state highways which are noninterstate and beyond a two-mile radius of an interstate highway interchange.

A permit issuing authority may place the daylight hours restriction on a permit if traffic, highway, or other conditions indicate the need for such a restriction.

In the best interest of public safety, a permit-issuing authority, with the concurrence of the secretary of the Department of Transportation or an authorized representative, may issue a permit to allow the movement of a permit vehicle anytime.

To facilitate the handling of a public emergency, a permit issuing authority may issue a permit to allow the movement of a permit vehicle anytime.

S.D. Admin. R. 70:03:01:07

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 91, effective 7/11/1978; 5 SDR 97, effective 5/20/1979; 6 SDR 5, effective 7/30/1979; 10 SDR 7, effective 7/31/1983; 11 SDR 33, effective 9/3/1984; 12 SDR 138, effective 2/23/1986; transferred from § 70:01:04:05, effective 11/1/1986; 13 SDR 179, effective 6/1/1987; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective 7/1/1987; 21 SDR 40, effective 9/4/1994.

General Authority: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42.

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-41, 32-22-42, 32-22-46.