Chapter 5501:2-1 | Movement of Overweight and Overdimension Vehicles

Rule 5501:2-1-01 | Definitions.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

As used in the movement of overweight and over dimension vehicle rules:

(A) "Applicant" means any person that applies for a permit to move an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle on the state highway system and includes any agent or permit agency that is authorized to act on behalf of such person.

(B) "Bill of lading" means a receipt or ticket for property tendered for transportation by a motor common carrier in interstate, intrastate or foreign commerce containing the following information:

(1) Names of consignor and consignee.

(2) Origin and destination points.

(3) Number of packages.

(4) Description of freight.

(5) Date.

(6) Weight, volume, or measurement of freight (if applicable to the rating of the freight).

(C) "Construction equipment permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the unlimited number of movements of the same vehicle, including trailer and/or equipment or machinery, whose width does not exceed twelve feet and whose weight, length and height do not exceed the limitations of sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code to or from a construction work site for up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days.

(D) "Continuing permit" means any permit granting a special privilege which allows an unlimited number of movements of the same vehicle, including any approved load, axle weight, and axle spacing, between the same two specific locations over the same specified route for up to ninety calendar days.

(E) "Continuing annual permit" means any permit granting a special privilege which allows an unlimited number of movements of the same vehicle, including any approved load, axle weight, and axle spacing, between the same two specific locations over the same specified route for up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days.

(F) "Department" means Ohio department of transportation.

(G) "Director" means the director of the Ohio department of transportation, or the director's designee.

(H) "Emergency" means an occurrence or series of occurrences which causes, or threatens to cause, imminent loss of life or otherwise endangers public health, safety or welfare.

(I) "Emergency permit" means any permit applied for and granted over the phone during an emergency with all permit application procedures being complied with, and all fees submitted the next business day.

(J) "Farm equipment permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the unlimited number of movements of farm machinery and equipment as specified in division (U) of section 4501.01 of the Revised Code to and from a farm or between two farm implement dealers, not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days. The permitted vehicle shall be part of an over dimension vehicle whose maximum weight, length and height do not exceed the limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code and whose width is fourteen feet or less.

(K) "Holiday" is a day appointed and recommended by the governor of Ohio or the president of the United States as a holiday where movement by special permit is prohibited. These holidays are: New Year's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day and may include any additional holidays as determined by the director. If any holiday designated herein falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a legal holiday and if the holidays falls on a Saturday, the immediately preceding Friday is a legal holiday.

(L) "Marina permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the unlimited number of movements of boats to and from a point of storage, repair or launch, not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days. The permitted vehicle shall not exceed the maximum weight limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.04 of the Revised Code, the maximum width of fourteen feet, the maximum load length of sixty-five feet, and the maximum overall length of seventy-five feet. The pick-up and delivery may not exceed a ten mile radius from the point of origin over state and U.S. highways. Movement is not authorized on fully controlled or limited access highways. Power unit may consist of an agriculture tractor or land tug. Such vehicle must have a three digit unit number clearly displayed. Maximum operating height is not to exceed four inches below the least vertical clearance for overhead obstructions on the route, but in no case shall the operating height exceed fourteen feet, six inches. The transporting vehicle must have properly placed slow moving vehicle signage and at least one rear escort vehicle accompanying the load at all times.

(M) "Manufactured building permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows an unlimited number of movements of a manufactured building or manufactured building component, not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days. The permitted vehicle shall be part of an over dimension vehicle whose maximum weight, length and height do not exceed the limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code and whose width is twelve feet or less.

(N) "Michigan legal permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the movement of an overweight vehicle over prescribed routes between Williams, Fulton or Lucas counties in Ohio and the Michigan border. The permitted weight shall be based on the state of Michigan's weight law, with a gross vehicle weight not to exceed one hundred fifty-four thousand pounds, and with sufficient number of axles to meet the Michigan weight law.

(O) "International Sealed Container permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the movement of a freight container sealed by a U.S. customs seal or packer's seal from an Ohio point of origin where the seal is affixed to an approved Ohio intermodal facility with a destination point outside the United States where the seal is broken for which a continuing permit may be granted for forty-five or ninety days. This permit does not apply to hazardous materials designated as such under the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act," 88 Stat. 2156 (1975), 49 U.S.C. 5101 to 5128, and regulations adopted under it.

(P) "Approved Ohio Intermodal facility" means a facility where international sealed containers will be transferred from a commercial motor vehicle to a rail car, barge, ship, or cargo plane.

(Q) "Nondivisible load" means that which cannot be reduced in size or weight, or which is impractical to divide, or which cannot be so adjusted as to be within the size and weight limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code, because to do so would:.

(1) Compromise the intended use of the vehicle, i.e., make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended;

(2) Destroy the value of the load or vehicle, i.e., make it unusable for its intended purpose; or

(3) Require more than eight work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The applicant for nondivisible load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load.

For the purposes of this rule, three or fewer steel or aluminum coils, transported by a vehicle, are deemed nondivisible loads.

(R) "Overweight and/or over dimension vehicle" means any vehicle, machinery, equipment, load, or combination thereof, which exceeds the limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code.

(S) "Permit" means a written document, verified and issued by the director, granting a special privilege which allows the movement of an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle, subject to the conditions and limitations specified on that document.

(T) "Permittee" means any applicant that is granted a permit under Chapter 5501:2-1 of the Administrative Code.

(U) "Person" means any individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, federal agency, corporation (including government corporation), partnership, association, the state, municipality, commission, political subdivision of the state or any interstate body.

(V) "Pneumatic tires" means tires of rubber and fabric or tires of similar material, inflated with air.

(W) "Steel or Aluminum coil permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows the movement of three or fewer steel or aluminum coils with a maximum gross vehicle weight in excess of the eighty thousand pounds legal load limit, but not to exceed one hundred twenty thousand pounds, between two specific points, over prescribed routes. Such permits may be issued as a single trip permit, a continuing permit or annual continuing trip permit.

(X) "Single trip permit" means any permit granting a special privilege which allows an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle to make one move during a five day period and between two specific points over prescribed routes.

(Y) "Single trip and return permit" means any permit granting a special privilege which allows an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle to make a movement between two specific points over prescribed routes and returning to the point of origin within five days of the original movement.

(Z) "Unpermitted movement" means any movement involving a vehicle and/or load exceeding the weight and/or dimension limitations of sections 5577.01 to 5577.09 of the Revised Code that is made either without a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 5501:2-1 of the Administrative Code or contrary to the conditions and limitations imposed by a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 5501:2-1 of the Administrative Code.

(AA) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway except devices other than bicycles moved by human power.

(BB) "Boat permit" means a permit granting a special privilege which allows an unlimited number of movements of a vehicle hauling a trailer designed and used for the transportation of boats, not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days. The permitted vehicle shall not exceed the maximum weight, length and height limitations specified in sections 5577.02 to 5577.05 of the Revised Code and the maximum width of twelve feet.

(CC) "Regional heavy haul permit" means any permit granting a special privilege which allows an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle to make movements between an origin and up to five separate destinations within a proximal geographical vicinity over prescribed routes. The permit may be issued to divisible or nondivisible loads. Permits may be issued as a single permit or a ninety day continuing permit.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 5/15/1983

Rule 5501:2-1-02 | Permit Application.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) Permits will be issued for the movement of overweight or over dimension vehicles only if that vehicle or load is transported by a vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer with pneumatic tires.

(B) Vehicles used to haul an oversize load must meet all safety and operational requirements of the state of Ohio, must be capable of safely handling the load and must be able to maintain minimum speeds.

(C) A written or on-line application must be submitted by the applicant or agent for all permits including permits for construction and farm equipment, boats, and manufactured buildings in the form prescribed by the director.

(D) Applicants granted an emergency permit over the phone have until the next business day to complete an application for the movement.

(E) For the purpose of understanding the normal and expected damage caused by allowing over dimension and overweight permits on the state highway system, the director shall request a permit applicant to disclose the information set forth in paragraph (C) of this rule while striving to require the minimum amount of information necessary to administer this rule so that it would impose the least burden and cost to the permit applicant.

(F) The applicant shall provide:

(1) An accurate and complete description of the vehicle and load to be moved including all physical dimensions, axle weights and the gross vehicle weight.

(2) Except for construction and farm equipment, boats, and manufactured buildings, the proposed route including the origin and destination. Inaccurate or otherwise incomplete applications may result in a delay or denial of the issuance of a permit. Failure to propose a specific route on the application or failure of the proposed routing to accommodate the load shall result in the assignment of the best available route as determined by the director.

(3) Signature of applicant or authorized agent.

(4) Fees as set forth in rule 5501:2-1-05 of the Administrative Code, except as provided therein for advanced payments. Applications without accompanying fees may result in delay or denial of the issuance of the permit. Fees are waived for federal, state and local governments, and political subdivisions.

(5) An insurance policy endorsement or surety bond in the amounts specified in rule 5501:2-1-05 of the Administrative Code and on the form prescribed by the department. If a current unexpired endorsement or bond is already on file with the special hauling permits section, a separate submission is not required with each application. This requirement is waived for federal, state and local governments, and political subdivisions. Any cancellation of the endorsement, the policy to which the endorsement is attached, or the surety bond must be effected with a minimum thirty day notice of cancellation.

(G) Where filed.

(1) Permit applications submitted by mail may be sent by the applicant or its agent to the following address: "Special Hauling Permits Section, Ohio Department of Transportation, 1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop 5140, Columbus, Ohio 43223."

(2) Alternatively, permit applications may be submitted on-line by accessing the application linked to the "Permits/Special Hauling" link under the Ohio department of transportation's home page at www.dot.state.oh.us division of operation, maintenance operations.

(3) The number of permits submitted by mail may be limited at the discretion of the director or the director's designee.

(H) Prior to the issuance or denial of any permit, the director may schedule a meeting to which the applicant will be invited to present evidence showing cause why the requested permit should be issued. If such a meeting is scheduled, the applicant may be represented by counsel.

(I) Each application will be carefully reviewed to determine the best route which allows movement in a manner which ensures the safety of all motorists and protects the public investment in the state highway system. Such alternatives may include but not be limited to, movement within legal limits without a permit and movement by other transportation means. The director may waive this condition if in the director's discretion such waiver is in the best interest of the safety of the traveling public and the protection of the transportation system.

(J) The director may issue a permit or may deny the issuance of a permit. If the permit is issued, it will be made available in person, by first class mail or electronic transmission as requested by the applicant or its agent. If a permit is denied, notice of such denial will be sent by electronic means of transmission to the applicant unless requested otherwise. All rights of appeal for the applicant denied a permit to move overweight and/or over dimension vehicles are described in rule 5501:2-1-06 of the Administrative Code.

(K) The department shall not share with, or convey to, any person (including any state employee) or governmental agency any information provided by the applicant pursuant to Chapter 5501:2-1 of the Administrative Code, unless disclosure is required by law, or the applicant gives prior written approval for such disclosure. The department agrees to keep all the trade secret information it may acquire concerning the applicant's commercial activity in confidence and use that information only in connection with the business purposes of the department.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 9/8/2003, 10/16/2008, 10/4/2018

Rule 5501:2-1-03 | Limitations on permits.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) Duration of permits shall be as follows:

(1) Construction equipment permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(2) Farm equipment permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(3) Manufactured building permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(4) Marina permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(5) Boat permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(6) Steel or aluminum coil single trip permit- up to five calendar days;

(7) Steel or aluminum coil continuing permit- up to ninety calendar days;

(8) Michigan legal weight permit up- to ninety calendar days;

(9) International sealed container permit- either up to forty-five calendar days or up to ninety calendar days;

(10) Continuing permit- up to ninety calendar days;

(11) Continuing and return permit- up to ninety calendar days;

(12) Continuing annual permit- up to three hundred sixty-five calendar days;

(13) Single trip permit- up to five calendar days;

(14) Single trip and return permit- up to five calendar days;

(15) Emergency single trip permit- up to one calendar day;

(16) Emergency single trip and return permit- up to three calendar days;

(17) Regional heavy hauling permit- either up to five calendar days or up to ninety calendar days.

(B) In no case shall a permit be issued for a duration which extends beyond the expiration date of any insurance policy or endorsement provided as evidence of financial responsibility.

(C) Extension of the duration of any previously-issued single or single trip and return permits may be granted in the case of movements which were unable to be started or completed due to factors beyond the control of the permittee. Requests for extensions shall be made in writing through the same entity that originally entered the permit application. Such extensions shall not exceed one calendar day for a single trip permit and three calendar days for a single trip and return permit unless otherwise extended at the discretion of the director.

(D) Revisions to previously-issued permits may be granted to correct errors or to adjust the permit conditions for circumstances beyond the scope of knowledge of the applicant or the department at the time of permit issuance. Prior to the start of the permitted movement, each request for a revision other than the correction of typographical errors shall be in writing through the same office that originally issued the permit. Following the start of the permitted movement, requests for revisions may be submitted orally where a change in the authorized route is necessitated by road closures, traffic accidents or similar unforeseen circumstances, or where a substitution of an equivalent towing or transporting vehicle is necessitated by mechanical breakdown or other similar circumstance which precludes its use for the completion of the movement. Revisions will not be granted to change the name of permittee, alter the description of the load, change the origin or destination of the movement, or alter a permit that has been violated.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02, 4513.34
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 9/1/1982

Rule 5501:2-1-04 | Conditions on permitted movements.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) The driver of an overweight and/or over dimension vehicle shall possess at all times during the permitted move and show to any law enforcement officer or load limit inspector of the Ohio state highway patrol or any employee of the Ohio department of transportation:

(1) The valid permit or a facsimile or electronic copy thereof issued under Chapter 5501:2-1 of the Administrative Code.

(a) If carrying a facsimile or electronic copy, it shall be the responsibility of the driver to obtain verification of the original issuance of a validated permit to which the facsimile refers if such verification is requested by any law enforcement officer or load limit inspector of the Ohio state highway patrol or any employee of the Ohio department of transportation. The permit, any facsimile or retransmission, shall be clearly legible, free of any markings, writing, symbol, logo, letterhead, characters, or inscriptions that are not part of the permit as transmitted by the department. An additional tele-facsimile header is allowed. Verification shall be by the production of the valid permit itself or the written or oral confirmation of the special hauling permits section that the referenced permit is valid.

(2) A complete copy of the two-page state of Ohio form OS-1A, "limitations/provisions on the use of a special hauling permit".

(3) Except for drivers of farm equipment, government owned vehicles, construction equipment and boats, a copy of the bill of lading or other document of like nature.

(4) A statement of gross vehicle weight.

(B) Any law enforcement officer of this state, employee of the state highway patrol, or employee of the department of transportation, may at any time, examine the bill of lading and/or the statement of gross vehicle weight. Upon determining there is reason to believe that the information contained therein is incorrect, said law enforcement officer, employee of the state highway patrol, or employee of the department of transportation, may proceed to weigh the vehicle and take appropriate action if the vehicle proves to violate rules and laws contained herein. If the name of the shipper on the bill of lading or other document of like nature does not conform to the origin depicted on the verified permit, the permit shall be considered invalid.

(C) Unless otherwise provided in the permit, no movements except emergency movements shall be made at night (between the hours of sunset to sunrise) or from twelve noon of the day preceding and continuing until sunrise of the day following all designated holidays or any other day or weekend as designated by the director.

(D) All movements shall be made at such speeds and in such manner so as to conform to the posted speed limits unless otherwise provided in the permit and in compliance with all traffic laws governing the movement of traffic in general.

(E) No movements under permits shall be made during adverse weather and/or road conditions, such as storms, slippery or snow-covered roads, thick fog or other conditions restricting visibility. This condition may be waived if determined by the director to be in the best interest of the public.

(F) No vehicle or load operating under a permit shall be parked upon the highway or shoulder at any time, except as directed by a law enforcement officer, an authorized employee of the department, or in the event of a mechanical failure or traffic accident necessitating such stopping, in which case adequate protection shall immediately be provided for the traveling public.

(G) Every vehicle operating under a permit shall maintain sufficient space, whenever conditions permit, between such vehicle and another vehicle ahead so that an overtaking motor vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger.

(H) Every vehicle operating under a permit shall, when traveling on freeways, expressways, or multi-lane undivided highways, remain in the far right-hand lane of said highway except as necessary to maintain continuous through movement, to make left turns or exits, or to pass other vehicles. Overwidth vehicles shall exercise all due caution when passing other vehicles traveling in the same direction.

(I) Flags and/or flag persons may be required at the discretion of the director. If the director determines that flags and/or flag persons are necessary, these requirements will be specified on the permit. Such flags and/or flag persons shall then conform to the following specifications:

(1) All flags shall be clean, bright solid red or orange in color, and at least eighteen inches square. They shall be displayed on all four corners of all overwidth vehicles or loads and at the extreme ends of all protrusions, projections, or overhangs.

(2) A flag person shall be equipped with a flag and a bright lime green or orange upper outer garment, such as a safety vest. Such person shall be familiar with proper flagging procedures and be responsible for directing traffic, through proper use of the flag and hand signals as described in the "Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices," as amended, at all locations where traffic may be obstructed, at all danger points such as narrow bridges, or when necessary to encroach upon an opposing traffic lane due to breakdown, pulling on or off the pavement, or other similar reasons.

(J) Flashing amber beacons may be required on over dimension vehicles or combinations of vehicles and loads at the discretion of and as prescribed by the director. Special vehicle lighting over and above that required by law may be prescribed by the director for emergency movements at night or during other periods of restricted visibility. If the director determines that safety lighting devices are necessary, these requirements will be specified on the permit.

(K) All over dimension vehicles, when their overall height exceeds legal maximum, length exceeds legal maximum, and width meets or exceeds ten feet, operating under permits shall display signs on the front and rear in accordance with standard sign designs as prescribed by the director.

(L) Private escorts or police escort vehicles may be required at the discretion of and as prescribed by the director. If the director determines that escort service is necessary, this requirement will be specified in the permit. Permittees may elect to utilize escorts but must advise the director of such election in advance and conform to the escort conditions prescribed by the director and the financial responsibility provisions of the Revised Code. Every person operating a private escort vehicle must be a licensed driver who is also capable of performing the duties of a flag person as described in paragraph (I)(2) of this rule.

(M) The operator or driver of any over dimension or overweight vehicle operating under a permit shall strictly adhere to the routing specified in the permit and shall not deviate therefrom except as authorized by the director for unforeseen conditions that preclude the use of specified routing as described in paragraph (D) of rule 5501:2-1-03 of the Administrative Code.

(N) The permit may specify additional limitations that the director determines to be necessary for the protection of pavements or structures or that the director determines to be necessary for the safety of the motoring public.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 9/25/1951, 5/15/1983

Rule 5501:2-1-05 | Schedule of fees and payment procedure.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) All permit application processing fees consist of the basic processing charge of twenty dollars plus each unit of surcharge that is applicable to that movement.

(1) For one-way movements, the units of surcharge are as follows:

(a) Overweight up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight:

(i) Outbound trip: one hundred twenty-five dollars

(ii) Return trip: sixty-five dollars

(b) Overweight exceeding one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight:

(i) Outbound trip: one hundred twenty-five dollars plus four cents per ton over sixty tons, per mile traveled

(ii) Return trip: sixty-five dollars plus four cents per ton, over sixty tons, per mile traveled.

(c) Overall width up to fourteen feet and/or overall height up to fourteen feet six inches:

(i) Outbound trip: fifty-five dollars

(ii) Return trip: thirty-five dollars

(d) Overall width in excess of fourteen feet and/or overall height in excess of fourteen feet, six inches:

(i) Outbound trip: one hundred twenty-five dollars

(ii) Return trip: sixty-five dollars

(e) Emergency trip:

(i) Outbound trip: two hundred forty dollars

(ii) Return trip: one hundred fifteen dollars

(f) Steel or aluminum coil single trip permit: fifty-five dollars

(2) For continuing permits the units of surcharge are as follows:

(a) Overweight up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight:

(i) Outbound trip: four hundred ninety dollars

(ii) Return trip: two hundred fifty dollars

(b) Overall width up to fourteen feet and/or overall height up to fourteen feet six inches:

(i) Outbound trip: two hundred forty dollars

(ii) Return trip: one hundred twenty-five dollars

(c) Steel or aluminum coil: one hundred fifteen dollars.

(d) Michigan legal:

(i) Overweight up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight: one hundred five dollars.

(ii) Overweight exceeding one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight: one hundred forty-five dollars.

(e) International sealed container:

(i) Forty-five day permit: two hundred forty dollars.

(ii) Ninety day permit: four hundred ninety dollars.

(3) For continuing annual permits the units of surcharge are as follows:

(a) Overweight up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight:

(i) Outbound trip: one thousand nine hundred sixty dollars.

(ii) Return trip: one thousand dollars

(b) Overall width up to fourteen feet and/or overall height up to fourteen feet six inches:

(i) Outbound trip: nine hundred sixty dollars

(ii) Return trip: two hundred dollars

(c) Steel or aluminum coil: four hundred sixty dollars.

(d) Michigan legal:

(i) Overweight up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight: four hundred fifty dollars.

(ii) Overweight exceeding one hundred twenty thousand pounds gross vehicle weight: six hundred ten dollars.

(4) Boat permits, construction equipment permits, farm equipment permits, manufactured building permits, and marina permits: eighty dollars.

(B) If a movement is both overweight and over width and/or over height, only one basic processing fee as set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule and the applicable overweight surcharge set forth in paragraph (A)(1)(a), (A)(1)(b), (A)(2)(a), or (A)(2)(b) of this rule will be charged.

(C) If a permit application needs to be revised the following fees apply:

(1) Revisions to permits under paragraph (A)(1)(b) or (A)(1)(d) of this rule: fifty dollars

(2) All other revisions: ten dollars

(D) All fees are waived for federal, state and local governments, and political subdivisions. If an overweight and over width and/or over height movement is in conjunction with a bona fide public construction project for any federal, state or local governments, or political subdivision, only the basic processing fee and the applicable revision fees will be charged.

(E) If the movement will require special work by the department such as special traffic control or special engineering analysis, the applicant will be responsible for the reimbursement of the total direct costs incurred by the department in the performance of such special work. The director will estimate the total direct costs to be incurred by the department and the applicant shall deposit this amount with the department in the form of cash, check, or money order prior to the performance of such work by the department. If the special work is not performed, the entire deposit will be returned to the applicant. If the work is performed and the total direct cost is less than the amount on deposit, then any excess will be returned to the applicant. If the work is performed and the total direct cost is greater than the amount on deposit, then the applicant will be billed for the deficiency. This fee for special work is in addition to the permit fees specified in this rule.

(F) The minimum liability insurance or the surety bond that each applicant must obtain as evidence of financial responsibility under paragraph (F) of rule 5501:2-1-02 of the Administrative Code shall be five hundred thousand dollars. In the event that the director determines that the risk to the transportation system exceeds these minimum amounts, the director may increase the level of financial responsibility required under this rule to an amount determined to be sufficient to meet the increased level of risk.

(G) The procedure for payment of permit fees is as follows:

(1) Direct payment may be made by cash, credit card, check or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to the treasurer of state, c/o Ohio department of transportation. At the discretion of the director, a third party processor service may be utilized for credit card transactions.

(2) An advance payment account may be established by depositing with the special hauling permits section in Columbus an amount sufficient to cover estimated fees for up to a six-month period. The deposit should be made by check or money order, made payable to the treasurer of state, c/o Ohio department of transportation. As permits are issued, the actual fees will be deducted from the account, with the current balance accessible through the department's internet based permit system. The balance in the account will be returned to the depositor along with a record of fee payments upon request or if the account remains inactive for a period of six months.

(H) Requests for the refunding of permit application processing fees paid pursuant to this rule shall be made to the director in writing by the person who signed the original application stating the justification for the refund. Refunds will not be granted for any cause arising from applicant error in completing and submitting the application. Refunds will be granted where the department was in error or where a permit could not be granted for the sole reason that an acceptable route for the requested movement could not be determined.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02, 4513.34
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 10/16/2008, 6/11/2009, 10/4/2018

Rule 5501:2-1-06 | Sealed Containerized Loads and Approved Ohio Intermodal Facility.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) The bill of lading for all sealed containerized loads shall be in the form of a hard copy, be the original or a copy and include the following readily identifiable information:

(1) Consignor;

(2) Point of origin;

(3) Consignee;

(4) Point of destination; and the number of the packer's cargo seal;

(5) A signature authenticating the document, or a certification signed and dated or by an authorized agent of the permit holder stating that the attached document is authentic.

(B) All vehicles operating under this rule must be of a legal width, length, and height as established in section 5577.05 of the Revised Code.

(C) Any Ohio intermodal facility as defined in rule 5501:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code may request to be designated an "Approved Ohio Intermodal facility." Every facility making a request to be an approved facility shall send a letter to the department stating such request. When a facility demonstrates to the director or the director's designee any verification of movement the department may require, the director or the director's designee may designate the facility as an "Approved Ohio Intermodal facility." Any approved facility may have its approved facility designation suspended or revoked for cause.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4513.34
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 1/27/2014

Rule 5501:2-1-07 | Right of appeal.

• Effective: November 3, 2023
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) For thirty days following notification of the denial of an application for a permit, or for the denial of a request for or suspension or revocation of the designation of "Approved Ohio Intermodal Facility," the person so notified has the right to request a formal hearing before the director, or a representative designated by the director, for the purpose of showing cause as to why the permit should be issued or why the designation should be approved or not be suspended or revoked. If a formal hearing is requested, the director will set the date, time and place for such hearing and so notify the person requesting the hearing. The date set for the hearing shall be within fifteen days, but not earlier than seven days, after the person has requested the hearing unless otherwise agreed. A record of the testimony and other evidence presented at such hearing will not be made unless the person requesting the hearing also requests in writing that such record be prepared to serve as a basis for appeal from the final order of the director. If a hearing is not requested within thirty days of the notification, or if such hearing is held, the decision of the director becomes a final order.

(B) Any party adversely affected by the final order of the director under this chapter may appeal from that order in the manner and with the rights prescribed under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Last updated November 3, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5501.02, 5577.05
Amplifies: 4513.34
Five Year Review Date: 10/24/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 10/4/2018