Section 38-06-02-03 - Escort requirements1. All movements exceeding fourteen feet six inches [4.42 meters] in overall width but not exceeding sixteen feet [4.87 meters] in overall width shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters] on two-lane highways. In lieu of the pilot car requirement, the overwidth vehicle itself, or vehicle towing or hauling an overwidth load, may be equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light or lights that are visible from front and rear for a minimum five hundred feet [152.4 meters]. On four-lane divided highways there are no pilot car requirements for movements of this size.2. All movements exceeding sixteen feet [4.88 meters] in overall width shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters] and shall have one pilot car follow the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters] on two-lane highways. On four-lane divided highways one pilot car shall follow the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters].3. All movements exceeding one hundred twenty feet [36.57 meters] in overall length shall have one pilot car follow the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters].4. All movements exceeding eighteen feet [5.49 meters] in overall height shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of three hundred to seven hundred feet [91.44 to 213.36 meters].5. The North Dakota department of transportation chief engineer, bridge engineer, district engineers, or highway patrol may require pilot cars for movements that are overweight.N.D. Admin Code 38-06-02-03
Effective January 1, 1988; amended effective January 1, 1992.General Authority: NDCC 39-12-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 39-12-02