TRANSPORTATION SAFETY: Results of Collection of Information on State Permitting Practices for Oversize Vehicles (GAO-15-235SP, February 2015), an E-supplement to GAO-15-236

U.S. Government Accountability Office

California

Permit Issuing Agency California Department of Transportation - Division of Traffic Operations - Office of Truck Services
Permit Enforcement Agency California Highway Patrol - Enforcement Services Division - Commercial and Technical Services Section
Online Oversize and Overweight Permit System Yes
Automated Truck Routing Software No
Number of Different Oversize and Overweight Permit Types Available 6
Regional Permit Agreement Membership None
Number of Oversize Permits Issued in 2013 136,679 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 136,679 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 8,781
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 19,709
Maximum Legal Width 102 inches
Maximum Legal Height 14 feet 0 inches
Maximum Legal Length for a Semitrailer 65 feet 0 inches
Maximum Legal Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds 80,000
"Super Load" Width Requirement 15 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Height Requirement 17 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Length Requirement 135 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Gross Vehicle Weight Requirement None specified
Escort Vehicle Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
Pole Car Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle No
Law Enforcement Escort Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle No
Escort Vehicle Requirement for Overwidth Permitted Vehicle Yes
Law Enforcement Escort Requirement for Overwidth Permitted Vehicle Yes
Route Survey Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
Certification Requirement for Escort Vehicle Driver No

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