US Pilot Cars | The Most Comprehensive and Complete Pilot Car Website on the Internet !!! NOW INCLUDING CANADA, TOO! WELCOME!!

Utah
(866)511-UTAH (8824)-Road Conditions from outside UT/ 511 (Within UT)
http://www.commuterlink.utah.gov/ie.htm (Road conditions map)

UTAH PILOT CAR REGULATIONS
When Permit Is Needed
Over 8'6" wide
Over 14' high
Trailer over 48' long

Special Information Needed
Need a current certificate of insurance on file (minimum coverage is $750,000 combined single limit; can fax a basic certificate to 801-965-4936) overhang

Times Of Movement
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset 7 days a week.
Loads 10' wide,92' long and legal height may travel 24-7
Travel prohibited on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Pioneer Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas--Friday holiday: no travel from 2pm Thursday to daylight Monday; Monday holiday: travel restricted from 2pm Friday until daylight Tuesday; from 2pm on the day before a holiday to daylight of the day after a holiday when the holiday is other than a “long weekend”.  Also, movements prohibited during days of high traffic volumes,  i.e. hunting season ( Sat. Closest to 10/20)

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
http://www.sr.ex.state.ut.us/index
On all highways:
Width of 12'- 1 front
Width of 16' or more- 2 (front & rear)
Width over 17'- (front & rear+2 police cars)
Length of 105'-120'- 1 rear
Over 120' long-2 (front & rear)
Combo of 13' or more wide and 90' or more long-1 front
Height of 16' or more- 2 (front & rear)
Over 17' high- (front w/high pole + police)
Height over 17'6"- (front + rear + police + notify utilities)
Cannot maintain min. Posted speed- 2 (front & rear)
Overhang of 30' or more-1

On 4 or more lanes:
Over 14' wide-1 rear
Width 16' or over-2 (front & rear)
Length of 95' or more-1 rear
Length of 105' or more on intermittent sections of 4-lane & 2-lane-2 (front & rear)
Combo of 13' or more wide & 90' or more long-1 rear
Height over 16'6"- 2 (front & rear)
Height over 17'-1(front w/high pole + police)
Height over 17'6"- 2 (front + rear + police + notify utilities)
Cannot maintain min. Posted speed-2 (front & rear)
Overhang of 30' or more-1

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
General: Wheelbase 95” minimum; Weight 12,000 maximum
Signs: “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign (5’ x 10”) w/ black letters (8” high w/ 1” brush stroke) on yellow background mounted on top of vehicle
Lights: 2 6” or larger amber warning lights mounted 1 on each side of sign or an AAMVA approved amber rotating, oscillating or flashing beacon/light bar mounted on top of the vehicle & visible for 360 degrees
Flags:
Additional equipment: 2-way radio (min. 4 watts) capable of transmitting ½ mile; 24” “STOP”/”SLOW” paddle sign; 9 reflective triangles; 8 burning flares or approved alternative; 3 18” (or larger) orange cones; orange hard hat; orange vest; flashlight w/ minimum 1 1/2” lens  & red or orange cone (min. 9”); height pole (non-conductive material); fire extinguisher; first aid kit; 1 “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign (7’ x 18”); spare tire; tire jack; lug wrench

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
Minimum 18 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license for the state in which the driver resides; a certification card will be issued by an authorized Qualified Certification Program (a list of providers can be obtained by calling [801]965-4508); valid for 4 years (initial certification) then 1 additional 4-year cert. may be obtained by mail or online--provide a current MVR (within 30 days).  Current cert. will be honored through expiration date.  Non-resident drivers may operate as a certified driver with another state’s certification provided the course meets the minimum requirements outlined by UDOT.  Currently recognizes cert. from states of WA, NC, CO, OK, & FL.
Must have minimum $750,000 of liability insurance.

Check out our Pilot Car Supply Store Where You’ll find most everything you need to run your Pilot Car Service, at GREAT LOW PRICES...  Place your order online and have your supplies waiting for you back at the office.
Click Here for CONVENIENCE, SELECTION, SAVINGS and QUALITY!!!