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Rhode Island State Regulations
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Transportation Restrictions
No travel is allowed when road conditions, weather conditions or visibility makes traveling hazardous.
The following holidays are restricted: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Victory Day (second Monday in August), Labor Day, Columbus day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is also restricted as a holiday and if a holiday falls on a Saturday the previous Friday is restricted as a holiday after noon. If a holiday falls during the week, travel is allowed up to 12:00 noon on the day before the holiday.
Operating Time
Weekend Travel
Transportation Requirements
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Superloads
Anything over Routine Issue dimensions requires special approval from the DOT.
Oversize Load Signs
“Oversize Load” signs required for all oversize transports.
Flags/Lights
18” red or orange flags required for the corners and widest points of any over-wide load and at the end of any overhang over 4’.
Blades
As long as the blade or bucket doesn’t create the oversize / overweight, can be hauled together.
Legal Limits
Component | Restriction |
---|---|
Single Axle | 22,400 lbs. |
Tandem Group | 36,000 lbs. |
Tridem Group | 42,000 lbs. |
Gross Weight | 80,000 lbs. |
Width | 8’6″ |
Height | 13’6″ |
Length – Semi-Trailers | 48’6” on Non-Approved Highways | 53′ on Approved Highways |
Length | 60′ |
Overhang | 3’ Front | 6’ Rear |
Routine Issues
Component | Restriction |
---|---|
Axle Weights | Determined By Spacing, Weight, And Routing |
Gross Weight | 201,000 lbs. |
Width | Determined By DOT |
Height | Determined By DOT |
Length | Determined By DOT |
The department makes decisions on every vehicle that exceeds the legal limit.
Escort Requirements
Dimension | Requirement |
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Width 12’-13’4″ | 1 Front On Undivided Highways | 1 Rear On Divided Highways |
Width Over 13’4” | 2 (Front & Rear) |
Length 80’-90’ | 1 Front On Undivided Highways | 1 Rear On Divided Highways |
Length Over 90’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
Overhang Over 15’ | 1 Rear |