R17-6-508. Envelope Permit Suspension Point System

The Director shall suspend an envelope permit, as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1147, by assigning points to the permittee for envelope permit violations as follows: 1. Minor violations - one point: a. Improper or inadequate flagging as provided under R17-6-302 and R17-6-307, b. Improper or inadequate lighting as provided under R17-6-304 and R17-6-307, c. Improper or inadequate “OVERSIZE LOAD” signage display as provided under R17-6-303, d. Use of an escort vehicle not equipped as provided under R17-6-305, e. Failing to maintain proper follow-distance from another oversize or overweight vehicle or load as provided under R17-6-401, or f. Exceeding permitted speed but not exceeding posted speed as provided under R17-6-401. 2. Major violations - three points: a. Transporting a permitted vehicle or load on a highway restricted to certain hours of travel under Article 4 of this Chapter; b. Failing to display flags or lights when required under R17-6-302, R17-6-304, or R17-6-307; c. Failing to display “OVERSIZE LOAD” signage when required under R17-6-303; d. Exceeding the posted speed limit; or e. Transporting a reducible load under an envelope permit. 3. Weight Violations, 1-36 points: a. Gross vehicle weight exceeds the maximum weight allowed under R17-6-411: i. Less than 2% over allowable weight - one point, ii. 2% but less than 4% over allowable weight - two points, iii. 4% but less than 6% over allowable weight - three points, iv. 6% but less than 9% over allowable weight - six points, v. 9% but less than 12% over allowable weight - 10 points, vi. 12% but less than 15% over allowable weight - 18 points, or vii. 15% or more over allowable weight - 36 points. b. For each axle group exceeding the maximum weight allowed under R17-6-411: i. Less than 4% over allowable weight - one point, ii. 4% but less than 6% over allowable weight - two points, iii. 6% but less than 9% over allowable weight - four points, iv. 9% but less than 12% over allowable weight - six points, v. 12% but less than 15% over allowable weight - 10 points, vi. 15% but less than 20% over allowable weight - 18 points, or vii. 20% or more over allowable weight - 36 points. 4. Flagrant Violations - 36 points: a. Transporting a permitted load on a highway during a hazardous condition restricting travel under R17-6- 405 or in violation of a law enforcement agency order, b. Exceeding an envelope dimension as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1144, c. Falsifying a permit application, d. Altering a permit, e. Failing to pay repair costs for highway damages as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-1107, f. Transporting a permitted load on a restricted highway or restricted bridge, g. Failing to use an escort vehicle as required under this Chapter, or h. Failing to use an escort vehicle with a driver that meets the standards provided under R17-6-305.