R909-2-4
R909-2-4. Legal Size Vehicle Dimensions
Cite as Utah Admin. Code R909-2-4
(1) Maximum legal vehicle dimensions, laden and un-laden, that may be operated without special permits on Utah highways:
(a) height: 14 feet;
(b) width: eight feet six inches; and
(c) length: See Table 1 Legal Size Vehicle Dimensions.
TABLE 1
Legal Size Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle
Maximum Length
Comments
Truck tractor
45'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Straight truck
45'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Semitrailer
53'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Full trailer
53'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Truck, tractor, and double trailer
61'
Measured from the front of the first trailer to the rear of the second trailer. Tractor is not included in the measurement.
Truck, tractor, and triple trailer
61'
Measured from the front of the first trailer to the rear of the third trailer. Tractor is not included in the measurement.
Truck and single trailer
65'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Truck and two trailers
65'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Non-commercial RV
65'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Stringer steered
80'
Measured from bumper to bumper.
Dromedary plus trailer
65' *
Measured from bumper to bumper. A dromedary unit is considered a truck trailer configuration whether laden or unladen.
Saddle mount
97'
Measured from furthest extremities to the front and rear. Maximum of one power unit, three saddle mount vehicles, and one full mount.
Drawbar
15' **
Measured from box to box or frame to frame.
Front overhang
3' ***
Measured from the front of the power unit.
Rear overhang
6'
Measured from the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle.
* The maximum length is 75' when a dromedary plus trailer is hauling Class 1 munitions on interstates, US highways, and reasonable access routes.
** The 15' maximum length does not apply in the case of a connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or structural material that cannot be dismembered when transported upon a pole trailer.
*** The maximum length is 4' when a stinger steer is in use.