Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 31 - General Provisions
Section 3108 - Drivers of certified escort vehicles

(a) General rule.--The driver of a certified escort vehicle that is being operated to escort a super load must be certified and licensed by the department and wear attire that complies with 67 Pa. Code § 101.3(5) (relating to minimum attire).
(b) Criteria to be established.--Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall establish criteria for certified escort vehicles and for determining certification and licensing of drivers of certified escort vehicles within this Commonwealth and shall post the criteria on the department's publicly accessible Internet website.
(c) Definitions.--The following words and phrases when used in this section shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Certified escort vehicle." A vehicle that is operated to escort a super load on a highway of this Commonwealth.
"Super load." A vehicle or combination or load having a gross weight exceeding 201,000 pounds, a total length exceeding 160 feet or a total width exceeding 16 feet. The term does not include any of the following:
(1) A building under 67 Pa. Code § 179.11 (relating to special vehicle-load restrictions).
(2) A vehicle or combination moved across the highway under section 4965 (relating to single permits for multiple highway crossings) or 4966 (relating to permit for movement of quarry equipment).
(3) A drag line moved across a highway under permit.
(Oct. 30, 2015, P.L.216, No.55, eff. 60 days)

2015 Amendment. Act 55 added section 3108.
Cross References. Section 3108 is referred to in sections 3102, 4573, 4901, 4962 of this title.

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