| Notice Filed with SOS |
03/26/2012 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2012-00267.RTF |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2012-00267.RTF |
| Statutory Authority |
42-4-510 (1)(b), 511 (1), and § 43-1-106(8)(k) C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
Permit for Movement of Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
Specific statutory authority for the Colorado Transportation Commission to adopt and promulgate Rules pertaining to Transport Permits for the operation or movement of Extra-legal Vehicles or Loads, is contained in 42-4-510 (1)(b), 511 (1), and 43-1-106(8)(k) C.R.S. Various permits issued under the law require restrictions or conditions for movement which includes using Pilot Escort vehicles to accompany the movement of loads, in an effort to protect the health, safety and welfare of the traveling public. Conditions for requirements prescribed by the Department are statutorily authorized under 42-4-510 (3), C.R.S.
The purpose of the Rules is to comply with state statutes that allow the movement on state highways of vehicles and loads exceeding legal limits provided that the Department issues a permit for such vehicles and loads. Section 42-4-510 (3), C.R.S. authorizes the Department to prescribe conditions of operation for the movement of Extra-Legal loads. |
| Comments |
Please see editorial notes throughout rules indicating unaffected rules that were not included in this rule making. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
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| Hearing Date |
05/01/2012 |
| Hearing Time |
02:00 PM |
| Hearing Location |
Dept. of Transportation, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Auditorium, Denver, CO 80222 |
| Contact Name |
Mary Frances Nevans |
| Contact Title |
Rules Administator |
| Contact Telephone |
(303) 757-9723 |
| Contact email |
MaryFrances.Nevans@dot.state.co.us |