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

Kentucky

Permit Issuing Agency Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Division of Motor Carriers - Department of Vehicle Regulation -Overweight/Overdimension Section
Permit Enforcement Agency Kentucky State Police - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Online Oversize and Overweight Permit System Yes
Automated Truck Routing Software No
Number of Different Oversize and Overweight Permit Types Available 11
Regional Permit Agreement Membership Southern Regional Permit
Number of Oversize Permits Issued in 2013 106,110 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 106,110 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 308
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 2,111
Maximum Legal Width 102 inches
Maximum Legal Height 13 feet 6 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 15 feet 6 inches
"Super Load" Length Requirement 125 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Gross Vehicle Weight Requirement 250,000
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 Yes
Certification Requirement for Escort Vehicle Driver No

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