Chapter Trans 253
MULTIPLE TRIP OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZE PERMITS FOR VEHICLES OPERATING NEAR THE WISCONSIN-MICHIGAN BORDER
Trans 253.02 Definitions. Trans 253.03 Overweight and oversize permits; general. Trans 253.04 Permit application. Trans 253.05 Eligibility. Trans 253.065 Times of operation. Trans 253.08 Insurance and liability conditions. Trans 253.09 Denial, suspension or revocation of permit. Trans 253.01Trans 253.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures for the issuance of overweight and oversize permits for the transportation of commodities and goods in Wisconsin, within 11 miles of the Wisconsin-Michigan border, pursuant to s. 348.27 (9) (a), Stats. Trans 253.01 NoteNote: Mileage is measured as straight-line air distance from the Wisconsin-Michigan border.
Trans 253.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97. Trans 253.02Trans 253.02 Definitions. Unless otherwise stated, the definitions of words and phrases in ss. 340.01 and 348.01 (2), Stats., and s. Trans 250.02 apply to this chapter. In this chapter, “permit” means multiple trip overweight or oversize permits authorized under s. 348.27 (9) (a), Stats., which includes permit pages, copies of all written approvals for movement on local highways, a copy of this chapter, a copy of ch. Trans 251, and any other written conditions of movement issued by the department. Trans 253.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97. Trans 253.03Trans 253.03 Overweight and oversize permits; general. Trans 253.03(1)(1) The department may issue annual or consecutive month permits for the transportation of overweight and overlength loads in vehicles meeting the requirements of this chapter. Trans 253.03(2)(2) A permit issued under this chapter is not a guarantee of the sufficiency of any highway or structure for the transporting of the vehicle or load, or both. Trans 253.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97. Trans 253.04Trans 253.04 Permit application. An application for a permit shall be submitted on a department form and shall include the following: Trans 253.04(1)(1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant. Trans 253.04(2)(2) The name and address of the applicant’s insurer, and the applicant’s policy number and policy expiration date. Trans 253.04(3)(3) The date on which the applicant seeks to have the permit first become valid, not more than 60 days later than the date of application. Trans 253.04(4)(4) The overall length of the vehicle, and the gross weight of the vehicle.