2. Ordinance/regulate vehicle dimensions and weights

2-14. Pilot Car Policy Purpose: To establish a policy in the interest of public highway safety to show when pilot cars are required and what the requirements of the pilot car are when moving oversize and overweight loads. Policy Statement: Cass County will require pilot cars as part of the permit conditions for the movement of vehicles and loads of extraordinary size and weight on the county highway system. Procedure: A. The following factors determine when pilot cars are required: 1. Over-width movements a. All movements exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in overall width, but not exceeding 16 feet in overall width, shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet on two-lane highways. In lieu of the pilot car requirement, the over-width vehicle itself, or vehicle towing or hauling an over-width load, may be equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light or lights that are visible from front and rear for a minimum of 500 feet. b. All movements exceeding 16 feet in overall width shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet and shall have one pilot car follow the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet on two-lane highways. 2. Over-length movements a. All movements exceeding 120 feet in overall length shall have one pilot car follow the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet. 3. Over-height movements a. All movements exceeding 18 feet in overall height shall have one pilot car precede the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet. 4. Over-weight movements a. All movements of self-propelled earthmoving equipment that are roaded shall have one pilot car follow the movement at a distance of 300 to 700 feet on all streets because of a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour. b. The county engineer may require one or two pilot cars on other over- weight movements that exceed the normal permissible weights.