Implements of husbandry -- Escort vehicle requirements -- Oversize permit -- Penalty.

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  • (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
    • (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.
  • (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.
    • (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.
  • (5) Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.




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