N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-1.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 154-1.7 - Identification of vehicle and load

Each vehicle and each load must be clearly identified, and their weights and dimensions shown on the application.

(a) Towing vehicles shall be identified by make, year of manufacture, and license plate number, except farm tractors used exclusively for agricultural purposes shall not be required to provide license plate identification.

(b) Self-propelled vehicles shall be identified by make, year of manufacturer, model number, gross weight and special purpose commercial plate number.

(c) Trailer shall be identified by width and length. More than one trailer may be listed with a towing vehicle, but only one trailer may be used in combination with the power unit at any one time except as allowed in section 154-1.2(b)(10) of this Subpart.

(d) Loads must be described by type and weight of equipment or material being carried or towed. The term "mobile home" and serial number is sufficient identification of the load for mobile home movements.

(e) Overall gross weights and dimensions shall be shown on all applications.

(f) Gross axle weights, manufacturer's tire weight ratings and spacing between axles (center to center), shall be shown for any special hauling permit vehicle which exceeds the statutory weight limitations. More than one weight combination may be permitted as an attachment to the special hauling permit with the fee charge as stated in section 154-1.20 of this Subpart. A separate attachment form must be submitted with the application and when approved becomes part of the permit.

(g) A permit will not be issued for any load which can be reduced to legal weight or dimensions.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 §§ 154-1.7