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

Vermont

Permit Issuing Agency Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit
Permit Enforcement Agency Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit
Online Oversize and Overweight Permit System No
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 19,540 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Overweight Permits Issued in 2013 19,540 Combined oversize and overweight
Number of Oversize Citations Issued in 2013 130
Number of Overweight Citations Issued in 2013 448
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 15 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Height Requirement 14 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Length Requirement 100 feet 0 inches
"Super Load" Gross Vehicle Weight Requirement 150,000
Escort Vehicle Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
Pole Car Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle No
Law Enforcement Escort Requirement for Overheight Permitted Vehicle Yes
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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