This law allows the Department of Transportation or local authorities in California to issue special permits for vehicles or equipment that exceed normal size or weight limits. The permits can be granted if there's a good reason and an application is made. These permits can allow for oversized vehicles, non-traditional traction engines, emergency vehicles, and vehicles transporting logs to cross highways from one private property to another without following usual equipment rules, as long as crossings aren't parallel to the roadway. Permits may have conditions based on standards set by the Department of Transportation. Applications for these permits can be submitted in writing, by fax, or through a computer connection.

This law states that a special permit for moving a park trailer can only be given to specific people or businesses. Those entitled to receive the permit include transporters, licensed manufacturers, and dealers. It's not available to just anyone.

This California law allows the Department of Transportation or local authorities to issue special permits for transporting loads of stacked trusses or wall panels that are wider than normally allowed. These loads, used in building construction, can be up to 12 feet wide. The permits ensure that carriers comply with specific transportation rules set by these authorities. Applications for the permits can be submitted in writing, by fax, or electronically. The special permit can be granted for a single trip or valid for a year, depending on the conditions set by the authorities.

This law requires the California Department of Transportation to create standard forms for applying and issuing permits for moving certain vehicles or loads on public highways. These forms must detail the vehicle, load, specific highways involved, and whether the permit is for a single trip or ongoing use. Local authorities are required to use these standardized forms. The forms are developed in collaboration with local governments and the commercial trucking industry.

This section allows the Department of Transportation or local authorities in California to issue or withhold permits at their discretion, regarding the operation of vehicles that might harm roads or structures. If a permit is issued, they can limit the number of trips, apply seasonal restrictions, or set other operational conditions to protect infrastructure. They're not allowed to ask for a bond as a condition for a permit, unless it's for very large or heavy loads that could damage public property, where extra insurance or financial security may be required. Generally, they cannot demand more financial proof than what's already needed under existing laws, as long as it meets standard requirements.

This law requires that any permit related to a vehicle or group of vehicles must be kept inside those vehicles. The permit must be shown to any law enforcement officer, traffic officer, or authorized transportation department agent who asks to see it.

If a vehicle has a permit that requires warning signs, those signs must be either removed or hidden from the view of other drivers when the vehicle is not carrying the load indicated in the permit.

This law says it's illegal to break the rules of a special permit for oversized or heavy loads, unless it's to avoid breaking local traffic laws and you get back on the designated route quickly using nonresidential streets. If a worker or contractor takes a wrong route leading to a violation, they can be charged, but the employer isn't responsible unless they instructed them wrongly. Equipment violations by escort or pilot cars aren't counted as breaking the permit rules. Breaking these rules can lead to a fine up to $500, jail time up to six months, or both. If the load is heavier than allowed, there's an extra fine according to another law.

If someone is caught carrying an oversized load on a highway without the necessary permit, they can be fined up to $500, jailed for up to six months, or both.

If the violation includes extra weight, they will face an additional fine based on how much heavier the load is than allowed.

This law allows for the transportation of a single saw log of specific dimensions, either 8 feet in diameter and 21 feet in length or 6 feet in diameter and 33 feet in length, via a combination of vehicles. The vehicles must include a three-axle truck and a two-axle logging dolly and must operate under a special permit from the Department of Transportation or local authorities on certain highways.

This permit is valid for up to 30 days and can be revoked with notice. When transporting the log, the vehicle must travel no faster than 15 miles per hour over bridges or causeways and no faster than 25 miles per hour on highways, as specified in the permit. The diameter of the logs is measured at the large end.

This law allows truck booster power units, which are devices that help move a motor truck or a legal combination of vehicles, to be used on highways with steep grades. However, a special permit is required to use these booster units.

The permit specifies the highways, times, and conditions under which the booster power unit can be operated.

This law explains that the Department of Transportation or local authorities can issue a special permit for a truck booster power unit, but only if they believe it won't harm public safety or damage roads, bridges, or other highway structures. They can also add conditions to the permit to ensure the safety of the public and protection of the infrastructure.

This law allows the Director of Transportation to grant permission for private or contract vehicles to carry loads up to 25% heavier than usual limits on certain highways. To get permission, applicants must enter an agreement, follow rules, and pay a financial fee. The extra weight can't be transported more than 75 miles. The money collected goes to highway construction and maintenance projects. However, this rule doesn't apply to highways that are part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.

If you're a contractor or anyone moving a house or building across train tracks, you must give the railroad company a written heads-up at least 36 hours before you do it. This notice needs to include the street or road where you're crossing, what time you'll be doing it, and any other details the railroad might need to keep things safe and avoid any accidents with trains.

This law explains the California Legislature's views on moving manufactured homes wider than 14 feet on highways. It highlights that current restrictions have forced some factories to close and relocate to other states, impacting jobs. The Legislature notes that the Department of Transportation already allows wider loads in other industries. By allowing manufactured homes wider than 14 feet, California can keep more jobs by producing homes for export and improving the homes' design. Homes could have beneficial eaves while boosting the economy. The law further notes that letting 16-foot-wide homes move with proper safety measures will support economic growth and produce more affordable, attractive homes.

This law allows the Department of Transportation or local authorities to issue special or annual permits for moving manufactured homes that are wider than normal limits but not more than 14 feet wide. The permits are granted if there's a good reason, such as moving the home for business or relocation purposes. Applicants must describe the manufactured home and the exact highways for use.

Special conditions, like time limitations and security requirements, help protect the roads. Permits are only issued to licensed transporters, manufacturers, or dealers, and they must meet certain route approval conditions if local streets are involved. Any violation of these permit conditions is illegal.

Additionally, permits, consent forms, and tax documents must accompany the manufactured home during its move and be available for inspection. Transporting a home on city or county roads requires their approval, even if a state highway permit has been granted.

This section outlines the rules and requirements for transporting manufactured homes wider than 14 feet but not exceeding 16 feet on highways. The width measurement includes all permanent features like roofs or eaves. Vehicles towing these homes must have proper brakes and a breakaway brake device powered by a rechargeable battery. The weight on any part of the vehicle or tires should not exceed specified limits, and tires must meet certain tread depth standards. Transporters need compliance certificates from manufacturers or dealers, ensuring the vehicle meets weight regulations and equipment standards. Additional loads cannot be transported without certification.

Moreover, all connectors between vehicles must be secure, and identification plates are required. The homes must have specific lighting when moved in darkness. Open sides should be covered unless they are empty. All required documents must be available upon request from law enforcement. Pilot cars or escorts might be necessary, and the Department of Transportation won't issue permits unless all conditions are satisfied.

This law acknowledges that the existing rules make it hard for manufactured homes to be transported easily within California. As a result, this restricts the ability of the manufactured housing industry to serve consumers effectively.

The law states that finding better ways to move these homes safely can improve the state’s economy and support the creation of more affordable and visually appealing manufactured homes.

This law allows permits for transporting more than one unit of a manufactured home to be exempt from usual vehicle length limits, if certain conditions are met. For the exemption to apply, the manufactured home units must connect together as modular units, be loaded so their narrowest side is the highway width, and are only longer in length, not exceeding usual vehicle combination lengths. Applications must detail the units and provide a reason for their movement. Non-annual permits must specify the roads they're valid for and follow all set conditions, along with any extra conditions from the issuing public agency.

This law allows certain permits to grant an exception to the height limits for manufactured homes, meaning they can be taller than the usual 15 feet restriction. The key condition is that the road the manufactured home travels on can handle its height.

This law allows the Department of Transportation and local authorities to work together to issue a single permit for vehicles traveling on certain roads. This permit covers areas within the jurisdiction of the local authority and simplifies the process compared to requiring separate permits from each authority.

The Department of Transportation in California can charge fees for permits related to transporting unusually large or heavy loads. These fees should only cover the department's costs to manage the permits. If special engineering services are needed for these loads, those costs can be charged separately.

Local authorities can also charge fees for permits, but those fees must be determined through a public process involving notice and hearing. These local fees cannot be higher than the state fees and must reflect the actual cost of permit management. Any additional special services required for the transport of large or heavy loads can also be billed separately by local authorities.

This section also addresses the procedures for local hearings and emphasizes the requirement for transparent, public processes while ensuring fees don’t exceed costs.

This law allows local authorities to pass on their responsibilities, related to road issues, to another official like a road commissioner through an ordinance or resolution. The delegated official should have similar responsibilities to a road commissioner in that county or city.