Trans 260.05(1)(1) Any vehicle or vehicle and load to be considered as operating under a permit shall satisfy the requirements for a permit under s. 348.25, Stats. Trans 260.05(2)(2) A permit is not a guarantee of the sufficiency of any highway or structure for the transporting of the vehicle, load, or vehicle and load. Trans 260.05(3)(3) A permit may not authorize the operation of more than 2 vehicles in combination. Trans 260.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 260.06(1)(1) A permit is valid only for the route specified in the permit, which may include the return trip on the reverse route if requested and approved, and which includes the movement of the empty vehicle, whether or not oversize or overweight, to and from the place of pickup or delivery of the permitted load. Trans 260.06(2)(2) A permit may not be used in combination with a multiple trip permit to authorize the movement of an oversize load. Trans 260.06(3)(3) A permit is valid only for the vehicle described in the application and permit. Trans 260.06(4)(4) An issuing authority may suspend a permit, or any of its conditions, because of seasonal highway conditions. Trans 260.06 NoteNote: Examples of seasonal highway conditions include spring thaw, flooding, and traffic congestion.
Trans 260.06(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 260.06(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 260.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 260.07(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 260.07(2)(2) All other operational permits required by the department or other agencies having jurisdiction shall be obtained. Trans 260.07 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., Stats., Register, August, 1996, No. 488. Trans 260.08(1)(1) The driver of a vehicle operating under a permit shall carry the permit in the vehicle to which the permit applies and shall have the permit available for inspection by any police officer, representative of the issuing authority, or person in charge of maintenance of the highway being used. Trans 260.08(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 260.08(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 260.08(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 260.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91. Trans 260.09Trans 260.09 Maximum size and loading limitations. Trans 260.09(1)(1) A mobile home or modular building section may extend beyond the front, the left and right sides, and the rear of the undercarriage, if the overhang is minimized. Trans 260.09(2)(2) Wheels on one side of a transporting vehicle may not carry more than 60% of the total gross load. Trans 260.09(3)(3) The width authorized by a permit refers to the outside-to-outside dimension of the towed unit not including roof overhang. The width for the bottom of the roofline of the towed unit shall be measured separately. Trans 260.09 NoteNote: The outside-to-outside dimension of the unit encompasses protrusions such as windowsills, door knobs and other hardware.