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

Oregon

Permit Issuing Agency Oregon Department of Transportation - Over-Dimensional Permit Unit
Permit Enforcement Agency Oregon Department of Transportation
Online Oversize and Overweight Permit System No
Automated Truck Routing Software No
Number of Different Oversize and Overweight Permit Types Available 41
Regional Permit Agreement Membership Western Regional Permit
Number of Oversize Permits Issued in 2013 429,416 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 429,416 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 740
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 14,114
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 17 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Length Requirement 150 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 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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