Table 8 and a vehicle subject to 700 CMR 7.08.

TABLE 8 Type of Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Length Motor vehicle not of the type listed below in 700 CMR 7.07(4): Table 8 33 feet Vehicle combination other than semi-trailer unit and not of a combination type listed below in 700 CMR 7.07(4): Table 8 60 feet (see Note 1) Articulated Bus 60 feet Auto Home 40 feet Automobile Transporter (traditional) 65 feet (see Note 2) Automobile Transporter (stinger-steered) 75 feet (see Note 2) Boat Transporter (traditional) 65 feet (see Note 2) Boat Transporter (truck-trailer) 65 feet (see Note 2) Boat Transporter (stinger-steered) 75 feet (see Note 2) Bus or School Bus 45 feet House Trailer 40 feet Saddlemount Combination 75 feet (see Note 3) Semi-trailer 53 feet Tandem unit (see Note 4) Trailer in tractor-trailer combination 53 feet Trailer not in tractor-trailer combination 33 feet Truck 40 feet Note 1: No overall length limitation applies to a semi-trailer unit with a semi-trailer up to 53 feet in length. For purposes of 700 CMR 7.07(4): Table 8, the combination of a motor vehicle designed for towing and a vehicle or combination of vehicles being towed because of disablement or emergency does not constitute a vehicle combination and thus is not subject as a vehicle combination to the length limitations of 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)3., but a Massachusetts State Police officer or an official of the Department designated to make such decisions may preclude such a towing motor vehicle and towed vehicle or vehicle combination from using a way for reasons of safety. Note 2: The vehicle length includes front and rear bumpers, but does not include a load overhang up to three feet beyond the foremost part of the front transporting vehicle or more than four feet beyond the rear bed of the rear vehicle. Note 3: A number of vehicles may be transported in combination by means of saddlemount combination or fullmount mechanism. Vehicles using these mechanisms must conform to M.G.L. c. 90, § 19F. Note 4: Subject to the restrictions that 700 CMR 7.07(4)(e) and 7.08 impose, a tandem unit may operate on a way without a special permit with respect to its length, provided that: 1. the overall total number of semi-trailers or trailers in the tandem unit is no greater than two; 2. each semi-trailer or trailer of the tandem unit does not exceed 28 feet in length, without regard to the overall length of the tandem unit; and 3. a tandem unit with semi-trailers or trailers that do not exceed 28½ feet in length, if such semi-trailers or trailers were actually and lawfully operating on December 1, 1982, as part of tandem units within a 65 foot overall length limit in any state, may similarly operate on a way without a special permit with respect to its length. (b) Circumstances under Which a Special Permit Is Required. A motor vehicle, vehicle, or vehicle combination requires a special permit with respect to its size only when compliance with the maximum size limitations specified in 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)1., 2., or 3. is impossible or impractical. (c) Type of Special Permit Issued (Over-size). The Department issues special permits for over-size vehicles in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Irreducible Load Permit. A vehicle requires an irreducible load permit if the vehicle width exceeds the maximum vehicle width permitted under 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)1.; the vehicle height exceeds the maximum vehicle height permitted under 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)2.; or, the vehicle length exceeds the maximum vehicle length allowed for a vehicle of its type as specified in 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)3. The Department does not issue an irreducible load permit if it believes that a load can be divided or arranged so as to conform with the limitations on its width, height, or length. The Department may prohibit an over-size vehicle from using a way if, in the opinion of the Chief Engineer, safety or the public convenience warrants the prohibition. The Department may issue, upon the approval of the Chief Engineer, an irreducible load permit in accordance with the procedures and subject to the terms of 700 CMR 7.07(2) and (4)(f). The applicant must pay the fee that is specified on the permit application and in 700 CMR 7.07(3): Table 5. This fee is in addition to the regular toll charge based on the classification of the vehicle under 700 CMR 7.03(1). In the case of multiple trips of a single vehicle or a convoy of vehicles, the fee represents the total fee due up to a maximum number of trips of two or more as determined by the Chief Engineer, provided that the applicant specifies on the application referred to in 700 CMR 7.07(2)(a) the number of anticipated multiple trips, the time period in which they will be completed, and any other information that the application or the Chief Engineer requires. 2. Use of the Ted Williams Tunnel, Including the South Boston Bypass Road. A vehicle that exceeds any of the applicable maximum dimensions specified in 700 CMR 7.07(4)(a)1., 2., or 3. requires an irreducible load permit for use of the Ted Williams Tunnel, including the South Boston Bypass Road for construction equipment. An original annual permit for construction equipment issued by the Department must be kept in an accessible place in the vehicle for which it was issued and must be presented to an official or employee of the Department, or Massachusetts State Police officer on demand. The operator of the vehicle is responsible for the regular toll charge based on the classification of the vehicle under 700 CMR 7.03(1). (d) Pilot Car. 1. When Required. A pilot car must follow an over-size vehicle if: the overhang is four or more feet and the load consists of poles, masts, booms, or similar shapes or if the overhang is ten feet or more; the over-size vehicle is a drill rig with boom, a shovel, or a crane; the over-size vehicle is odd-shaped or has an odd-shaped load; or the over-size vehicle is not a tandem unit or a semi-trailer unit with a semi-trailer of not more than 53 feet and has a length of more than 90 feet up to and including 100 feet or a width of more than 12 feet up to and including 13'6". 2. When Required – Vehicles Traveling on the MHS. A pilot car must follow an over-size vehicle traveling on the MHS if: the overhang is four or more feet and the load consists of poles, masts, booms, or similar shapes or if the overhang is ten feet or more; the over-size vehicle is a drill rig with boom, a shovel, or a crane; the over-size vehicle is odd shaped or has an odd shaped load; or the over-size vehicle is not a tandem unit or a semi-trailer unit with a semi-trailer of not more than 53 feet and has a length of more than 80 feet and up to and including 95 feet, or a width of more than 12 feet. 3. Convoy Pilot Car. If two or more over-size vehicles are in convoy, one may be pilot for the other, but a separate pilot car must follow the last over-size vehicle. MassDOT, in its sole discretion, may allow for convoys. MassDOT may place any restrictions in the permit it deems necessary for the safe travel of such vehicles including, but not limited to, time of travel, dimensional restrictions, and/or escort requirements. 4. Preceding and Following Pilot Cars. If an over-size vehicle is not a tandem unit or a semi-trailer unit with a semi-trailer of not more than 53 feet and has a length of more than 100 feet up to and including 135 feet, or width of more than 13'6" up to and including 16 feet, it must have pilot cars preceding and following it. 5. Preceding and Following Pilot Cars - Vehicles Traveling on the MHS. If an over-size vehicle traveling on the MHS is not a tandem unit or a semi-trailer unit with semi-trailer of not more than 53 feet and has a length of more than 95 feet, or width of more than 13'6" up to and including 16 feet, it must have pilot cars preceding and following it. 6. Requirements for a Pilot Car. A pilot car must be a truck with two axles and four wheels or a private passenger motor vehicle and must have two flashing amber lights visible from front and rear; 24 inch by 24 inch red flags on the right and left rear of the pilot car; and a sign reading: "Oversize Load". 7. State Police Escort. In addition to the requirements with respect to a pilot car as specified in 700 CMR 7.07(4)(d), an over-size vehicle, with its load, that is wider than 16 feet or longer than 135 feet must be escorted by two motor vehicles of the Massachusetts State Police. Any vehicle that, in the opinion of t he Chief Engineer, may be incapable of operating at a minimum speed such that it may pose a danger to individuals, property, or the safe operation of a way, may be required to be accompanied by motor vehicles of the Massachusetts State Police. 8. Oversize Load Sign. An oversize vehicle that is not required to be accompanied by a pilot car must have a sign on the rear reading: "Oversize Load". (e) Tandem Units and Certain Saddlemount Combinations Not Permitted in the Tunnels. Subject to 700 CMR 7.07(3)(c)4., and notwithstanding any other provision of 700 CMR 7.07 to the contrary, and irrespective of their length, tandem units, double saddlemount combinations, and triple saddlemount combinations are not permitted in the Tunnels. (f) Height Indication. No vehicle that has a total height exceeding ten feet, excluding the height of its load, may be operated on a way unless the measurement of the total height is painted or printed in letters and numerals at least four inches high in a conspicuous place upon the side or front of the vehicle. (g) Responsibility of Operator. The operator of an over-size vehicle is responsible for checking the clearance of the vehicle and its load through any toll lane or canopy and for checking structures on a way for available clearance with respect to movements by the oversize vehicle or by load movements. The operator is subject to the penalty provided in 700 CMR 7.13(3)(a) for failure to exercise this care. The Department imposes this penalty in addition to holding the operator liable for the damage resulting from failure to exercise this care. (5) Limitations on the Transportation of Explosives. (a) General Prohibition. No vehicle carrying explosives may enter or use a way unless specifically allowed to do so by a provision of 700 CMR 7.07(5) and only to the extent and upon the conditions so specified. Any specific prohibitions contained in other subsections of 700 CMR 7.07(5) do not limit the generality of 700 CMR 7.07(5)(a). (b) Operation Prohibited in Tunnels. No vehicle carrying explosives may enter or use the Tunnels. (c) Operation Prohibited on Ways Other than the Tunnels. No vehicle carrying explosives may enter or use the Turnpike at or between Interchange 15 in Weston and Interchange 24 in Boston. (d) No Liquid Nitroglycerin. No vehicle carrying liquid nitroglycerin may enter or use a way. (e) Ways upon Which Department May Issue Permit. No vehicle used to carry explosives may enter and use the Turnpike at or between Interchange 1 in West Stockbridge and Interchange 14 in Weston unless the Department has issued for the vehicle a special permit for explosives as provided in 700 CMR 7.07(5)(f) and the vehicle and its operation fully comply with those provisions, except that a vehicle carrying no explosives other than fireworks not in excess of ten pounds, or other than 1,000 blasting caps or fewer, may enter and use that portion of the Turnpike without obtaining a special permit for explosives. (f) Special Permit for Explosives. 1. Application. An owner or operator of a vehicle who has determined to obtain a special permit for explosives may apply for one in accordance with and subject to the provisions of 700 CMR 7.07(2). Among other information required by the application, the applicant shall indicate the number of vehicles to be covered under the application. 2. Terms and Conditions. The Department may issue a special permit for explosives for any 12-month period, together with a separate certification card for each vehicle enumerated in the permit application, as evidence that the vehicle is covered by the permit, subject to the following terms and conditions: a vehicle for which the Department has issued a special permit for explosives and certification card may make an unlimited number of trips on a way in accordance with 700 CMR 7.07(5)(e) or a portion of a way as designated on the permit or certification card; the operator of the vehicle must carry an original, not a copy, of the certification card in an accessible place and must display it to an official or employee of the Department, or Massachusetts State Police officer on demand. 3. Fees. The applicant must pay the fee that is specified on the permit application and in 700 CMR 7.07(3): Table 5. The applicant shall also pay the fee for the first certification card referred to in 700 CMR 7.07(5)(f)2. and an additional fee for each additional certification card that the Department issues during the term of the permit. The applicant must submit with its application full payment for the application fee and for all additional fees for the number of vehicles specified in the application. All these fees are in addition to any regular toll charge that the Department assesses in accordance with 700 CMR 7.03. NON-TEXT PAGE 4. Minimum Separation of Vehicles. No vehicle carrying explosives may operate within 1,000 feet longitudinally of another vehicle carrying explosives or any vehicle transporting hazardous material as defined in 49 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter C. 5. No Stopping. No vehicle carrying explosives may stop on a way, including a service or rest area, unless the movement of the vehicle is obstructed; it is disabled; or the operator of the vehicle is following the directions or requirements of a Massachusetts State Police officer, a sign, or governing federal regulations. 6. Conformance with Law. The equipment, cargo, operator, and operation of a vehicle operating under a special permit for explosives must conform with all federal and state laws and regulations governing the transportation of explosive materials by a motor carrier. (6) Limitations on the Transportation of Special Fuels. (a) General Prohibition. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may enter or use a way unless specifically allowed to do so by a provision of 700 CMR 7.07(6) and only to the extent and upon the conditions so specified. Any specific prohibitions contained in other subsections of 700 CMR 7.07(6) do not limit the generality of 700 CMR 7.07(6)(a). (b) Operation Prohibited in Tunnels. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may enter or use the Tunnels. (c) Operation Prohibited on Ways other than the Tunnels. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may enter or use the Turnpike at or between Interchange 15 in Weston and Interchange 24 in Boston. (d) Ways upon Which Department May Issue Permit. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may enter and use the Turnpike at or between Interchange 1 in West Stockbridge and Interchange 14 in Weston, unless the Department has issued for the vehicle a special fuel transportation permit as provided in 700 CMR 7.07(6)(e) and the vehicle and its operation fully comply with those provisions. (e) Special Fuel Transportation Permit. 1. Application. An owner or operator of a vehicle who has determined to obtain a special fuel transportation permit may apply for one in accordance with and subject to the provisions of 700 CMR 7.07(2). Among other information required by the application, the applicant shall indicate the number of vehicles to be covered under the application. 2. Terms and Conditions. The Department may issue a special fuel transportation permit for any 12 month period for the type of special fuel or fuels the Department designates on the permit application, together with a separate certification card for each vehicle enumerated in the permit application, as evidence that the vehicle is covered by the permit, subject to the following terms and conditions: a vehicle for which the Department has issued a special fuel transportation permit and certification card may make an unlimited number of trips on a way in accordance with 700 CMR 7.07(6)(d) or a portion of a way as designated on the permit or certification card; the operator of the vehicle must carry an original, not a copy, of the certification card in an accessible place and must display it to an official or employee of the Department, or Massachusetts State Police officer on demand; and a vehicle for which the Department has issued such a permit must conspicuously display, both before and after, signs with letters not less than six inches in height bearing appropriate words identifying the cargo, and, if empty, the cargo last carried. 3. Fees. The applicant must pay the fee that is specified on the permit application and in 700 CMR 7.07(3): Table 5. The applicant must submit with its application full payment for the application fee and for all additional fees for the number of vehicles specified in the application. All these fees are in addition to any regular toll charge that the Department assesses in accordance with 700 CMR 7.03. 4. Minimum Separation of Vehicles. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may operate within 1,000 feet longitudinally of another vehicle carrying a special fuel. 5. No Stopping. No vehicle used to carry a special fuel, however propelled and whether or not containing a special fuel, may stop on a way, including a service or rest area, unless the movement of the vehicle is obstructed; it is disabled; or the operator of the vehicle is following the directions or requirements of a Massachusetts State Police officer, a sign, or governing federal regulations. 6. Conformance with Law. The equipment, cargo, operator, and operation of a vehicle operating under a special fuel transportation permit must conform with all federal and state laws and regulations governing the transportation of special fuels by a motor carrier.