72-7-407. Implements of husbandry — Escort vehicle requirements — Oversize permit — Penalty.
(1) |
As used in this section, “escort vehicle” means a motor vehicle, as defined under Section 41-1a-102, that has its emergency warning lights operating, and that is being used to warn approaching motorists by either preceding or following a slow or oversized vehicle, object, or implement of husbandry being moved on the highway. |
(2) |
An implement of husbandry being moved on a highway shall be accompanied by:
(a) |
front and rear escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is 16 feet in width or greater unless the implement of husbandry is moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer or rancher’s employees in connection with an agricultural operation; or |
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(b) |
one or more escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is traveling on a highway where special hazards exist related to weather, pedestrians, other traffic, or highway conditions. |
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(3) |
In addition to the requirements of Subsection (2), a person may not move an implement of husbandry on a highway during hours of darkness without lights and reflectors as required under Section 41-6a-1608 or 41-6a-1609. |
(4) |
(a) |
Except for an implement of husbandry moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer’s or rancher’s employees in connection with an agricultural operation, a person may not move an implement of husbandry on the highway without:
(i) |
an oversize permit obtained under Section 72-7-406 if required; |
(ii) |
trained escort vehicle drivers and approved escort vehicles when required under Subsection (2); and |
(iii) |
compliance with the vehicle weight requirements of Section 72-7-404. |
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(b) |
(i) |
The department shall issue an annual oversize permit for the purpose of allowing the movement of implements of husbandry on the highways in accordance with this chapter. |
(ii) |
The permit shall require the applicant to obtain verbal permission from the department for each trip involving the movement of an implement of husbandry 16 feet or greater in width. |
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(5) |
Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session