Chapter Trans 262

Trans 262.10 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; am. (3) (intro.), cr. (3a), Register, July, 1991, No. 427, eff. 8-1-91; correction in (3) (intro.) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2012 No. 675.

Trans 262.11 Trans 262.11 Power unit change. In the event of a breakdown or unavailability of the power unit listed on the application and permit, another power unit may be substituted, provided that the make and vehicle identification number, or license number and state, of the substitute power unit are written on the permit. The issuing authority shall be advised by telephone prior to operating the substitute power unit with the permitted load. Changes in the terms of the permit other than the identification of the power unit require a written request and a written amendment to the permit authorizing the change. The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall have the amended permit in the driver’s possession prior to the movement of the load.

Trans 262.11 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; CR 22-048: am. Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23.

Trans 262.12 Trans 262.12 Insurance and liability conditions.

Trans 262.12(1) (1) In applying for and accepting a permit, a permittee agrees to:

Trans 262.12(1)(a) (a) Pay any claim for any bodily injury or property damage resulting from operation under the permit for which the permittee is legally responsible.

Trans 262.12(1)(b) (b) Hold the state, its subdivisions, officers, employees and agents harmless from any claim which may arise from operation over public highways under the permit.

Trans 262.12(2) (2) Whether or not insurance, bond, or deposit as set forth in sub. (7) is required, the permittee shall be liable for all damages which any highway or its appurtenances may sustain by reason of any operation under the permit.

Trans 262.12 Note Note: There is no Trans 262.12 (7).

Trans 262.12(3) (3) An issuing authority may waive insurance requirements for permits issued to government.

Trans 262.12(4) (4) Where a certificate of insurance is required, no insurer may cancel the certificate of insurance without providing the issuing authority 10 days advance written notice of the cancellation.

Trans 262.12(5) (5) An issuing authority may require a permittee to provide more bodily injury damage liability coverage than is set forth in sub. (6).

Trans 262.12(6) (6) The following insurance amounts are required:

Trans 262.12(6)(a) (a) When the permitted vehicle or vehicle combination does not exceed 12 feet in width, 131⁄2 feet in height, or 100 feet in length and is not overweight:

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Trans 262.12(6)(b) (b) When the permitted vehicle or vehicle combination exceeds the size limitations in par. (a):

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Trans 262.12 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 262.13 Trans 262.13 General conditions and requirements.

Trans 262.13(1) (1) A permittee shall comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and policies of any state agency or subdivision of the state, unless they are modified by the conditions of the permit.

Trans 262.13(2) (2) When a vehicle operating under a permit is overheight, the permittee shall give prior notice to the owners of overhead wires, cables, or other facilities which may be affected.

Trans 262.13 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 262.14 Trans 262.14 Denial, suspension or revocation of permit.

Trans 262.14(1) (1) An issuing authority may deny, suspend, or revoke a permit for good cause, pursuant to s. 348.25 (7), Stats. Grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit include:

Trans 262.14(1)(a) (a) Violation of any condition of a permit.

Trans 262.14(1)(b) (b) Preventing an employee of an issuing authority or a law enforcement officer from performing his or her official duties, or interfering with the lawful performance of his or her duties.

Trans 262.14(1)(c) (c) Physically assaulting an employee of an issuing authority or a law enforcement officer while performing his or her official duties.

Trans 262.14(1)(d) (d) Making a material misstatement in an application for a permit.

Trans 262.14(1)(e) (e) Unauthorized alteration of a permit.

Trans 262.14(1)(f) (f) Refusal or failure, without just cause, to produce required records.

Trans 262.14(1)(g) (g) Payment of an application fee with a worthless check.

Trans 262.14(1)(h) (h) Violation of any other applicable provision under ch. 348, Stats., or this chapter.

Trans 262.14(2) (2) A permittee shall immediately return a suspended or revoked permit to the issuing authority, after receiving notice from the issuing authority of the suspension or revocation of the permit.

Trans 262.14 Note Note: If a permit is denied, suspended, or revoked, an applicant or permittee may request a hearing before the division of hearings and appeals, pursuant to s. 348.25 (9), Stats.

Trans 262.14 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.