3. Second reading-amended ordinance #2005-2

SUBJECT: ORDINANCE #2005-2 AMENDED (OVER DIMENSION VEHICLE REGULATIONS) ADOPTED DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2008 PAGE 23 OF 23 C. Pilot Car Requirements 1. All vehicles used as pilot cars must meet the following requirements: a. Vehicle must be a passenger vehicle or 2-axle truck only b. Vehicle must meet requirements of Title 39 NDCC c. Driver of the pilot car must have a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age or older. d. The vehicle must have, on the highest part, a sign that is minimum 12 inches in height and 60 inches in length with the words OVERSIZE LOAD on it. The sign shall be yellow with black lettering. The lettering shall not be less than 8 inches high and 1-inch brush strokes. In addition, flashing amber lights shall be mounted on both ends of the sign. In place of the two alternating lights, there can be one centrally mounted revolving amber light on the top of the sign. e. There shall be radio communication between the pilot car(s) and the vehicle being escorted. f. When not being used for an escort, all warning signs and lights must be completely covered or removed from the pilot car(s). 2. When operating in convoy, additional pilot cars will not be required provided that each unit in convoy keep at least 1,000 feet apart so as not to hamper passing traffic. 3. Radio communication will not be required when escorting self-propelled earthmoving equipment. APPROVED: Ken Pawluk, Chairman Cass County Commission ATTEST: Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor First Reading: Second Reading: Final Passage: Publication: January 22, 2008 February 19, 2008 February 19, 2008 January 28, 2008 HISTORICAL REFERENCE DATE: MAY 2, 2005