Application for
Special Hauling Permit
Please read the following information carefully
and click accept or decline at the bottom of the page.
Permits are issued pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Commissioner of
Public Works by subdivision 15 of Section 385 of the New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law, which provides among other things that all permits issued shall be
revocable by the authority issuing them at the discretion of said authority
without a hearing or the necessity of showing cause, either before or during
movement.
It is understood and agreed that any and all movements shall be made in the
manner provided by law, and in accordance with the conditions and regulations
as hereinafter set forth, all forming a part hereof, in which the applicant
agrees in the acceptance of this permit to assume all responsibility and
liability for damages to persons and/or property that may accrue during such
movements of the vehicle or combination of vehicles through the negligence of
himself, his agents or employees, or from any other cause and to save the
County of Albany harmless therefrom.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
(a) Operations shall be conducted, insofar as it is possible, to permit safe
and reasonable free travel whereby all safety provisions for the movement of
such traffic shall be provided by the permit holder. Red warning flags,
size 24 inches by 24 inches, shall be carried to warn and protect traffic, and
as indication of oversize load moving.
(b) In moving over any narrow section of highway or narrow bridge, where it is
impossible to keep free and clear at least one full lane of pavement for
passing traffic, each movement over such section shall be accompanied by a
flagger, stationed at least 500 feet ahead and 500 feet following such vehicle
so as to warn and protect traffic. Clearance shall be checked on bridges, and
where there are weak or posted bridges a detour shall be made.
(c) It is understood and provided that this permit shall not become effective
as regards any highway, street, avenue or bridge over which the Albany County
Department of Public Works has no jurisdiction. Permission to use the NYS
Thruway, (State) roads, town highways or city or village streets shall be
obtained from the proper authorities.
(d) Overhead wires, cables, signals or traffic lights, limbs of trees, or
overhead structures shall not be disturbed without first obtaining permission
from the owners thereof. Movements are not to be started until after such
consents have been obtained from said owners.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
(a) All movements shall be limited to daylight hours (between the hours of
sunrise and sunset).
(b) No movements shall be made on Saturdays, Sundays or the following holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas, or the day preceding or the day following Memorial Day, Independence
Day and Labor Day. The day preceding or following means any normal
working day, Monday through Friday.
(c) Weak or posted bridges or posted roads shall be detoured and posted weight
limitations shall not be exceeded. Before crossing bridges or entering
underpasses or tunnels, distance for clearance shall be carefully checked so as
to ascertain for ample clearance.
(d) All loads shall be securely fastened so as to prevent shifting of load or
falling from transporting vehicle.
(e) All movements shall be limited to times when weather and road conditions
are favorable. In case of heavy snowfall or icy pavements, moving
vehicles shall be removed from highway and movement not resumed until pavement
has been cleared full width and/or sanded.
(f) Rear view mirrors on the sides of the vehicle may extend up to
8 inches on each side beyond the stated width. Mobile Homes: In addition
to the above allowance, hardware and running lights may extend up to three
inches on each side beyond the stated width.
Special Hauling Permit Fee Schedule for Travel on Albany County Highways
For overweight and oversize vehicles that have a weight or a dimension
exceeding:
Total gross weight:
|
80,000 lbs
|
| Width: |
8.5 ft
|
| Height: |
13.5 ft |
| Length (for a single vehicle): |
40 ft |
| Length (for a combination vehicle): |
65 ft |
Per Vehicle Per Trip: $50.00
An additional $10 fee will be assessed annually for each hauler. |
I
accept the above terms and conditions
I DO NOT accept the above terms and conditions
Albany County Department of Public Works
Michael V. Franchini, Commissioner
449 New Salem Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Voice: (518) 765-2055
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