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

New Mexico

Permit Issuing Agency New Mexico Motor Transportation Police Division - Oversize and Overweight Permits
Permit Enforcement Agency New Mexico Department of Public Safety - Motor Transportation Division - Enforcement Bureau
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 Western Regional Permit
Number of Oversize Permits Issued in 2013 42,817 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 42,817 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 1,071 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 1,071 Combined oversize and overweight
Maximum Legal Width 102 inches
Maximum Legal Height 14 feet 0 inches
Maximum Legal Length for a Semitrailer 57 feet 6 inches
Maximum Legal Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds 80,000
"Super Load" Width Requirement None specified
"Super Load" Height Requirement None specified
"Super Load" Length Requirement None specified
"Super Load" Gross Vehicle Weight Requirement None specified
Escort Vehicle Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle No
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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