Trans 256.06(2) (2) A permit is valid only for the vehicle described in the application and permit.

Trans 256.06(3) (3) A permit is valid only on the route specified in the permit.

Trans 256.06(4) (4) An issuing authority may suspend a permit, or any of its conditions, because of seasonal highway conditions.

Trans 256.06 Note Note: Spring thaw, flooding, and traffic congestion.

Trans 256.06(5) (5) No condition of a permit may modify any law or regulation limiting loads because of local conditions, including load limits on bridges and highways, seasonal weight restrictions, or load limits imposed because of construction.

Trans 256.06(6) (6) A permit is not valid during periods when adverse weather or road conditions, such as fog, smoke, heavy rain, snow or ice, or wind velocity, impair the safety of a movement under the permit.

Trans 256.06(7) (7) A permit may not be used in combination with a multiple trip permit to authorize the movement of an oversize vehicle, load, or vehicle and load.

Trans 256.06 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 256.07 Trans 256.07 Registration requirements.

Trans 256.07(1) (1) A vehicle operating under a permit shall be registered as required by Wisconsin Statutes, and shall be registered at not less than the permit weight or at the maximum available registration weight, whichever is less.

Trans 256.07(2) (2) All other operational permits required by the department or other agencies having jurisdiction shall be obtained.

Trans 256.07 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; correction in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., Stats., Register, August, 1996, No. 488.

Trans 256.08 Trans 256.08 Driver and operating requirements.

Trans 256.08(1) (1) The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall carry the permit in the vehicle to which it applies and shall have the permit available for inspection by any police officer, representative of the issuing authority, or person in charge of the maintenance of the highway being used.

Trans 256.08(2) (2) The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall, whenever reasonable and practicable, maintain a distance of not less than 1,000 feet between the vehicle with the permit and any vehicle the driver is following, unless actually engaged in overtaking and passing another vehicle.

Trans 256.08(3) (3) The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall allow traffic approaching or overtaking the permitted vehicle to pass, where it is safe to do so.

Trans 256.08(4) (4) Unless a lower speed is specified in the permit, a vehicle operating under a permit may be operated at the posted speed limit.

Trans 256.08(5) (5) The right wheels of the towed unit may not leave the roadway, except to allow traffic to pass.

Trans 256.08 Note Note: A “roadway” does not include paved or unpaved shoulders. s. 340.01 (54), Stats.

Trans 256.08 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 256.09 Trans 256.09 Maximum size and loading limitations.

Trans 256.09(1) (1) The maximum size limitations authorized by a permit may not be exceeded.

Trans 256.09(2) (2) The total length of trailer-trains consisting of truck-tractors, tractors, trailers, or semi-trailers operating under the terms of a permit, and the number of vehicles in the trailer-train authorized by the issuing authority may not be exceeded.

Trans 256.09(3) (3) The overall length of the train of vehicles may not exceed 100 feet.

Trans 256.09(4) (4) No vehicle in a trailer-train may be overheight or overwidth.

Trans 256.09 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 256.10 Trans 256.10 Flag requirements.

Trans 256.10(1) (1) When a vehicle, load, or vehicle and load is overlength, 2 flags shall be fastened at the rear corners of the vehicle.

Trans 256.10(2) (2) Each flag shall be solid red or orange in color, and not less than 18 inches square.