My First Over Height Load - 14'2"

I ordered a permit from my yard a couple weeks ago... Told them the route I wanted. Permit had a route to get on the interstate that doesn't exist: and that road has a 12'1 bridge after the overpass that crosses the highway they wanted me to get on (where there isn't a intersection or ramp in any direction)

I wasn't overheight- but a low bridge which then has a T intersection up twisty tight roads... Not helpful.

 

I wouldnt call crossing over an intersection from one ramp to another to avoid a height restriction as going out of route. I'd challenge any officer who wrote that up.

Permits specifically state to observe clearance and act accordingly. Only an idiot would stay on route and stop directly in front of the bridge waiting to be rescued. All the police would do is direct you to cross over the top any way.

Hurst

 

What about when you tear down a wire and they say the bridge you avoided is plenty tall?

You've had a permit that states
"observe clearance and act accordingly"?

 

Hopefully the driver would have enough common sense not to tear down the wire.

I mean the bridge isnt moving,.. so an alternative course of action has to be made. If there is a low wire then you pull the F over and make a call. Use some common sense.

Hurst

 

Until recently Ohio would write you up for that.

 

Every permit that I'd had specifically stated it was the haulers responsibility to review routes and to avoid obstacles when ever possible. They also usually state that up to 1 mile out of route is permitted provided no bridges or weight restrictions are exceeded.

I dont know about you guys,. but I am a google satellite and street view using fool when doing over height. Route is always reviewed,.. atlas checked as well. Then its up to me to pay attention and use some common sense.

Hurst

 

It is only recently that Ohio would let you exit for fuel. Most states do allow for exiting for fuel and food.

 

That would suck to get written up for refueling. I imagine it would get dropped in court.

The hassle of going through all of that would aggravate me.

Hurst

 

It's legal now but trust me before it wouldn't got dropped in court I speak from experience.

 

Stupid rookie question- you could drop your load ON route and bobtail where you want? It's only the load that's restricted to permit route?