Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.
46.44.090 - Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.

RCW 46.44.090
Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.

The department of transportation, pursuant to its rules with respect to state highways, and local authorities, with respect to public highways under their jurisdiction, may, upon application in writing and good cause being shown therefor, issue a special permit in writing, or electronically, authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size, weight of vehicle, or load exceeding the maximum set forth in RCW 46.44.010, 46.44.020, 46.44.030, 46.44.034, and 46.44.041 upon any public highway under the jurisdiction of the authority granting such permit and for the maintenance of which such authority is responsible.

[ 2006 c 334 § 17; 2001 c 262 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 30; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 13; 1961 c 12 § 46.44.090. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 34; prior: 1949 c 221 § 3, part; 1947 c 200 § 7, part; 1945 c 177 § 1, part; 1937 c 189 § 55, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-55, part.]
NOTES:

Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.


Federal requirements—1977 ex.s. c 151: See RCW 47.98.070.


Effective dates—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64: See notes following RCW 46.16A.455.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 46 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.

46.44.010 - Outside width limit.

46.44.013 - Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.

46.44.020 - Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.

46.44.030 - Maximum lengths.

46.44.034 - Maximum lengths—Front and rear protrusions.

46.44.036 - Combination of units—Limitation.

46.44.037 - Combination of units—Lawful operations.

46.44.041 - Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.

46.44.042 - Maximum gross weights—Axle and tire factors.

46.44.043 - Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.

46.44.047 - Excess weight—Logging trucks—Special permits—County or city permits—Fees—Discretion of arresting officer.

46.44.049 - Effect of weight on highways—Study authorized.

46.44.050 - Minimum length of wheelbase.

46.44.060 - Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.

46.44.070 - Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.

46.44.080 - Local regulations—State highway regulations.

46.44.090 - Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.

46.44.091 - Special permits—Gross weight limit.

46.44.0915 - Heavy haul industrial corridors—Overweight sealed containers and vehicles.

46.44.092 - Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.

46.44.093 - Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.

46.44.0941 - Special permits—Fees.

46.44.095 - Temporary additional tonnage permits—Fees.

46.44.096 - Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.

46.44.098 - Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.

46.44.101 - Interstate travel by specialized equipment.

46.44.105 - Enforcement procedures—Penalties—Exception—Rules.

46.44.110 - Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.

46.44.120 - Liability of owner, others, for violations.

46.44.130 - Farm implements—Gross weight and size limitation exception—Penalty.

46.44.140 - Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.

46.44.150 - Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.

46.44.170 - Mobile home or park model trailer movement special permit and decal—Responsibility for taxes—License plates—Rules.

46.44.173 - Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home or park trailer to be located.

46.44.175 - Penalties—Hearing.

46.44.180 - Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawful—Amounts—Exception—Penalty.

46.44.190 - Firefighting apparatus.

46.44.200 - Vehicles or combination of vehicles with weight rating over forty thousand pounds and transporting cattle—Mandatory stops at state patrol-operated ports of entry—Exception—Penalty—Application.