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

Idaho

Permit Issuing Agency Idaho Department of Transportation - Overlegal Permit Office and Motor Carrier Services - Permits
Permit Enforcement Agency Idaho Transportation Department - Ports-of-Entry Services
Online Oversize and Overweight Permit System Yes
Automated Truck Routing Software No
Number of Different Oversize and Overweight Permit Types Available 32
Regional Permit Agreement Membership Western Regional Permit
Number of Oversize Permits Issued in 2013 19,598
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 14,970
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 258
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 4,166
Maximum Legal Width 102 inches
Maximum Legal Height 14 feet 0 inches
Maximum Legal Length for a Semitrailer 53 feet 0 inches
Maximum Legal Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds 80,000
"Super Load" Width Requirement 16 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Height Requirement 16 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Length Requirement 120 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Gross Vehicle Weight Requirement Varies
Escort Vehicle Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
Pole Car Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
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 No
Route Survey Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle No
Certification Requirement for Escort Vehicle Driver No

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