Trans 269.06(1)(1) A permit is valid only for the vehicle described in the application and permit. Trans 269.06(2)(2) An issuing authority may suspend a permit, or any of its conditions, because of seasonal highway conditions. Trans 269.06 NoteNote: Examples of seasonal highway conditions include spring thaw, flooding, and traffic congestion.
Trans 269.06(3)(3) 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 269.06(4)(4) No condition of a permit may modify or supersede any action by a town under s. 60.54, Stats., to designate town highways as appropriate for the transportation of solid waste, or to prohibit the use of other town highways for that purpose. Trans 269.06(5)(5) A permit issued for an overlength vehicle 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 269.06(6)(6) Operation under a permit includes the movement of an empty vehicle to and from the place of pickup or delivery of the permitted load. Trans 269.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 269.07(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 269.07(2)(2) All other operational permits required by the department or other agencies having jurisdiction shall be obtained. Trans 269.07 HistoryHistory: 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 269.08(1)(1) The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall carry the approved 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 operated [upon]. Trans 269.08(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 269.08(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 269.08(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 269.08(5)(5) The wheels of a vehicle or combination of vehicles being operated under a permit may not leave the roadway except while the vehicle or combination of vehicles is stopped or at speeds less than 15 miles per hour immediately prior to or following a stop. Trans 269.08 NoteNote: A “roadway” does not include paved or unpaved shoulders s. 340.01 (54), Stats. Trans 269.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 269.09Trans 269.09 Maximum size and loading limitations. The maximum size axle, axle combination, and total weight limitations authorized by a permit may not be exceeded. Trans 269.09 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 269.10(1)(1) Except as otherwise specified in a permit, a vehicle, load, or vehicle and load that is overweight, but not oversize, may operate 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Trans 269.10(2)(2) Except as otherwise specified in the permit, no vehicle or vehicle combination operating under a permit that is overlength may be operated: Trans 269.10(2)(b)(b) Between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday between the 4th Friday in May and Labor Day. Trans 269.10(2)(c)(c) Between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on any holiday, or, when Independence Day falls on Sunday, on the following Monday.