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<br />b. When the overall length of an over dimensional movement exceeds 110 feet in <br />length, there shall be at least an 18 inch by 84 inch OVERSIZE LOAD sign on <br />the rear. The lettering shall be black on yellow background. Letters shall be at <br />least 10 inches high with 1.41 inch brush stroke. When the movement is over <br />length only, exceeding 110 feet in overall length, a LONG LOAD sign that is a <br />minimum 12 inches by 60 inches in size may be used in lieu of the OVERSIZE <br />LOAD sign. The lettering shall be black on yellow background. The letters shall <br />be at least 8 inches high with 1-inch brush stroke. The sign shall be covered or <br />removed when the movement is not over dimensional. <br /> <br />c. All motor vehicles when transporting loads must be loaded and secured to <br />prevent the shifting or falling of the load. Loads such as a hydraulic backhoe or <br />crane must be secured to prevent the accidental lifting of the bucket or boom. <br /> <br />d. Towing vehicle must have two mirrors to reflect a rear view of 200 feet to the <br />driver. <br /> <br />e. All commercial oversize vehicles must be equipped in accordance with the <br />requirements and specifications of Parts 393 and 396 of 49CFR. <br /> <br />2-04. Escort requirements. <br /> <br />a. All movements exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in width, 18 feet in height, and 120 <br />feet in overall length are required to have official escort or approved pilot cars <br />(see Pilot Car Policy). In lieu of the pilot car requirement for movements not <br />exceeding 16 feet in width, the over width vehicle itself, or vehicle towing or <br />hauling an over width load, may be equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing <br />amber light or lights that are visible from front and rear for a minimum 500 feet. <br />On four-lane divided highways, there are no pilot car requirements for <br />movements not exceeding 16 feet in width. Movements exceeding 18 feet in <br />width will be required to have an official escort unless exempted by the County <br />Engineer or his/her designee. <br /> <br />b. Exceeding 16 feet in overall width. <br />1) One pilot car is required to precede each movement at a distance of <br />300 to 700 feet and one pilot car is required to follow each movement <br />at a distance of 300 to 700 feet on two-lane highways. <br /> <br />2) One pilot car is required to follow each movement at a distance of 300 <br />to 700 feet on four-lane divided highways. <br /> <br />c. Pilot car requirements. <br />1) The vehicle must be a passenger vehicle or two-axle truck only and <br />must be operated as a single unit only. <br /> <br />2) The vehicle must have on the highest part a sign that is minimum 12 <br />inches in height and 60 inches in length with the words OVERSIZE <br />LOAD on it. The sign shall be yellow with black lettering. The lettering <br />shall not be less than 8 inches high and 1-inch brush strokes. In <br />