045-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-24

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 5-24 - Emergency Relief Permits

(a) Emergency relief permits are provided for in W.S. 31-18-804(n). These permits may be issued upon a declaration by the Governor or the director, and the director has determined that the specific statutory requirements have been met. A document shall be issued specifying the size and/or weight limits, commodities, duration, safety measures, fees, and highways the emergency relief permits may be issued for.

(b) In concurrence with paragraph (a), Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code specifies that overweight vehicles and loads that can be easily dismantled or divided may be permitted for movement on interstate highways in relief of a declared emergency if:

(i) The President has declared the emergency to be a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq.);

(ii) The permits are issued exclusively to vehicles and loads that are delivering relief supplies; and

(iii) A permit issued shall expire not later than 120 days after the date of the declaration of emergency.

(c) A permit or permission is required before operating oversize and/or overweight vehicles or loads on highways. A permit may be obtained from any permit issuing authority as listed in preceding Section 4 of these rules and regulations.

(d) The applicant shall declare the highways to be used, the total mileage on those highways, and the size and weight of the vehicles and loads.

(e) Unless otherwise specified in the document, all movements shall follow the provisions of Section 8, Safety Measures and Moves, of these rules and regulations.

(f) The permit shall be carried in the specified vehicle. This permit is vehicle and load specific and shall be displayed to any permit-issuing authority or law enforcement upon request.

(g) Emergency relief permits shall specify only one power unit, but may list multiple trailer plate information.

045-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-24