Section R17-6-103. General Application Procedure for Special Per- mits

A.      Except as provided under subsections (E) and (F), an applicant shall apply to the Department using one of the following meth- ods.

1.        For an oversize or overweight special permit:

a.        Complete an oversize/overweight special permit application form, available on the Department’s web site at www.azdot.gov, and fax, mail, or deliver the written application to the Arizona Central Commer- cial Permits office at the location provided under R17-6-101, or an Arizona port of entry identified by the Department on its Enforcement Compliance Division - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Ser- vices web page; or

b.        Complete and submit the oversize/overweight spe- cial permit application form online at www.azdot.gov or apply through the Department’s electronic service provider if the appropriate permit is available for online purchase.

2.        For an envelope permit:

a.        Complete an envelope permit application form, available on the Department’s web site at www.azdot.gov, and fax, mail, or deliver the written

application to the Arizona Central Commercial Per- mits office at the location provided under R17-6- 101; or

b.        Submit the written application form to an Arizona port of entry identified by the Department on its Enforcement Compliance Division - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Services web page.

B.       Unless otherwise provided under this Chapter, an applicant for an oversize or overweight special permit or envelope permit shall provide to the Department, at the time of application, all applicable fees and information required by the Department for issuance of the appropriate class of permit, including:

1.        Company related information:

a.        Name and address of the applicant’s principal or established place of business;

b.        Name, phone number, and email address of an offi- cial company representative; and

c.        USDOT number;

2.        Power unit related information:

a.        Vehicle make, body style, and year;

b.        Vehicle identification number;

c.        Unit number assigned;

d.        License plate number; and

e.        Base jurisdiction - state of registration;

3.        Vehicle and load combination related information:

a.        Trailer plate number(s);

b.        Total number of axles;

c.        Overall gross weight;

d.        Overall length, width, and height; and

e.        Length of front and rear overhang if applicable;

4.        Load related information:

a.        Specific load description;

b.        State and federal routes requested;

c.        Starting and ending location within the state;

d.        If the load is overweight:

i.         Axle spacing measurements,

ii.        Axle width measurements,

iii.      Number of tires per axle,

iv.      Weight measurements per axle, and

v.        Width of each tire;

e.        If the load is a mobile home:

i.         Complete serial number; and

ii.        Evidence of payment of all applicable ad valorem taxes, as required under A.R.S. § 28- 1104, in the form of a 504 tax clearance permit issued by the county in which the mobile home is currently located;

5.        Proof of valid registration that complies with the require- ments of A.R.S. § 28-2153; and

6.        Proof  of a  valid  IFTA license that  complies  with  the requirements of A.R.S. § 28-5742 if applicable.

C.      An applicant for an oversize or overweight special permit shall certify to the Department that all information provided on the application is true and correct.

D.      An applicant requesting a special permit for transport of a self- propelled mobile crane, drilling rig, or similar specialty equip- ment shall additionally follow the application procedure pro- vided under R17-6-205.

E.       An applicant requesting a special permit for transport of a spe- cific non-reducible vehicle and load combination with a dimension that exceeds a class A oversize and overweight spe- cial permit limitation provided under R17-6-201, or that exceeds the maximum permitted weight computations for overweight axle group weight distribution as provided under R17-6-411, shall follow the application procedures provided under R17-6-104 and R17-6-204.

F.       An applicant requesting a special permit for transport of an LCV shall follow the application procedure provided under R17-6-206.

Historical Note

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 (Supp. 13-3).