Section R17-6-108. Traffic Control Plan

A.      To promote safe transport of oversize and overweight vehicles, or vehicle and load combinations, the Department shall evalu- ate each class C special permit application to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether a potential traffic safety risk exists that may require a comprehensive traffic control plan as a con- dition of permit approval. The Department’s decision to require a comprehensive traffic control plan shall be based on its consideration of:

1.        Bridge capacities;

2.        Load size and weight;

3.        Pavement stress;

4.        Road width, grade, and condition; and

5.        Traffic dynamics of the proposed route.

B.       If the Department determines a potential traffic safety risk exists, a class C special permit applicant shall submit to Class C Maintenance Permit Services at the time of special permit application, a comprehensive traffic control plan prepared as follows:

1.        Identify all roadway features located along the proposed route that may inhibit movement of the vehicle or vehicle and load combination;

2.        Identify all obstructions that may be subject to potential disturbance or damage;

3.        Specify how all structures, delineators, foliage, and offi- cial traffic control devices will be managed or avoided;

4.        Specify all available pullout points located along the pro- posed route listed by highway and milepost number;

5.        Specify how all side traffic will be managed;

6.        Specify the rate of speed at which the load will travel along the proposed route;

7.        Specify the approximate times when the load will be in transit; and

8.        Provide a contingency plan to be followed in the event of a breakdown.

C.      As a condition of class C special permit issuance, the Depart- ment may require an applicant to coordinate use of one or more law enforcement escorts as needed to ensure public safety while transporting a proposed load.

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).