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Frequently
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Trip Permits: |
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What
is a single trip permit? |
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single trip permit is a one time trip permit showing the origin
and destination requested. It is vehicle, route, and load
specific. |
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How
much is a single trip permit? |
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$60
state fee (additional $6 credit card service fee is applicable).
To avoid service fees customers have the option to establish
an ACH debit account. Obtain the AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
FOR PREAUTHORIZED PAYMENTS form at:
http://dmc.kytc.ky.gov/online#owod
- Letter C Section 1
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| 3. |
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How
long is a single trip permit valid for? |
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10
days. |
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| 4. |
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How
do I apply for a single trip permit? |
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single trip permit can be applied for by
Fax – 502-564-0992 (Permits are processed in the order
that they are received)
Phone – 502-564-7150
Web – see: http://dmc.kytc.ky.gov/online#owod
- Letter C Section 1
*Note: Must have a complete application
before phoning or faxing.
To get an application go to: http://dmc.kytc.ky.gov/forms#owod
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When
am I required to have IFTA, KIT, and/or KYU? |
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When
is an escort required on a 2 lane road? |
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On a
2 lane road escorts are required as follows:
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Over 75’ long a front is required
- Over 10’6” wide a front is required
- Over 85’ long a front and rear is required
- Over 12’ wide a front and rear is required
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When
is an escort required on a 4 lane road? |
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On a
4 lane road escorts are required as follows:
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Over 110’ long a rear is required
- Over 12’ wide a rear is required
- Over 14’ wide a front and rear is required
- Over 16’ wide a front and 2 rear required
- Over 120’ long a front and 2 rear plus a pivot/steerable
dolly is required
- A rear escort is required anytime overhang is in excess
of 10’
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What
are the legal dimensions in Kentucky? |
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Width
8’ on non-designated highways.
8’6” on Interstates, Parkways and designated highways.
Length 65’ overall (truck, trailer & load) on non-designated
highways.
Max 53’ trailer or load with no more than a 5’
overhang on Interstate, parkways and designated highways.
Height 13’6”
Weight 80,000 lbs AAA
62,000 lbs AA
44,000 lbs A
***Not to exceed licensed weight or road weight limitations***
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What
is the maximum overhang allowed? |
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1/3
of the trailer length rounded down to the nearest foot.
The overhang can not exceed 35’ total.
A rear escort is required anytime overhang is in excess of
10’
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What
are the holiday restrictions for Kentucky? |
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Kentucky
does not have any restrictions for Holiday’s unless
otherwise noted on the permit. |
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What
are the travel time restrictions for Kentucky? |
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All
Overweight/Overdimensional moves, except mobile homes, can
travel 24 hours a day 7 days a week unless otherwise noted
on the permit. Mobile homes movements are restricted to Monday
thru Saturday daylight hours only and no travel permitted
Sunday. |
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What
counties have time travel restrictions? |
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No
travel permitted for any Overweight /Overdimensional loads
in Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Fayette, and Jefferson or at Owensboro
KY 2155 bridge (between KY & IN) from 7 – 9 am or
4 -6 pm, Monday thru Friday. |
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Can
a single trip permit be amended? |
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No.
The only exception is if the Permit Section makes an error
in issuing the permit, that error can be corrected upon request. |
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If
I violate my Single Trip permit what will happen? |
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The
permit will be confiscated by enforcement and be sent back
to the Permit Section, at that time it will become Null/Void.
The carrier will then have to reorder a new Single Trip permit
& may be subject to penalties from Enforcement. |
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Can
a Single Trip permit be faxed? |
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Yes.
Unlike the Annual permit the Single Trip permit does not have
to be the original. |
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Permits: |
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What
is an Annual permit? |
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An
Annual permit is a truck specific permit that allows that
truck to move continuously throughout the state without having
to contact this office for approval. |
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When
ordering an Annual permit and I don’t have a KYU # what
do I do? |
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The
Division of Motor Carriers will issue an E # in place of the
KYU # for all carriers licensed less than 60,000 lbs for the
purpose of ordering Annual permits. (No KYU tax filings will
be required for carriers that hold an E #.) |
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How
do I apply for an annual permit? |
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An Annual
permit can be applied for by:
Fax: 502-564-0992 Include a credit card number and expiration
date.
Walk-in: 200 Mero St. 2nd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40622
Mail: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Motor Carriers
OW/OD Section
P.O Box 2007
Frankfort, KY 40602
To get
an application go to: http://dmc.kytc.ky.gov/forms#owod
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What
type of Annual permit does Kentucky offer and how much do they
cost? |
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Can
an Annual permit be faxed? |
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No,
the Annual permit unlike the Single Trip permit KY Regulations
state “The Original of the annual permit shall be carried
in the O/W or O/D vehicle, or equipment at all times. An unauthorized
copy of the annual shall not be valid.” |
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When
does a carrier with an Annual permit have to verify routes? |
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How
long does it take to get an Annual? |
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Once
an application has been received it will take 7 to 14 business
days to process. |
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How
do I renew an Annual permit? |
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To
renew an Annual permit:
1) Download an application (TC95-25E) from our web site: http://dmc.kytc.ky.gov/forms#owod
- Section 4
2) Make a copy of previous permit, making any necessary changes
on copy.
*Note Kentucky request that Annual
renewals be applied for 30 days prior to the expiration date
in order to effectively return the annual in ample time.
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Can
I get over height on an Annual? |
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No.
Due to the multiple height restrictions in Kentucky it is
imperative that each over height movement must be approved
by State trained permitting staff. |
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If
I have an Annual permit and I am unsure of routing restrictions
how can I check my routes? |
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Any
time there is a question of restriction on a specific route
you can call the OW/OD permit office at 502-564-7150 or contact
the District Engineers office for assistance at: http://transportation.ky.gov/district.htm
Example: Restrictions due to construction,
weight restrictions, lateral & vertical clearances. |
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If
I violate any part of my Annual permit what will happen? |
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The
permit will be confiscated by enforcement and be sent back
to the Permit Section, at that time it will become Null/Void
and the carrier will be required to obtain trip permits while
being placed on suspension. |
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If
I change my credentials such as my USDOT#, KYU#, E#, Company
name, what happens to my Annual permit? |
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Making
changes such as these will make the Annual permit Null/Void,
but this information can be corrected by amending the permit. |
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Can
an Annual permit be amended? |
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Yes,
an Annual permit can be amended, one time only and there is
a $10 charge.
To Amend an Annual permit you must mail in the Original permit
with a $10 fee and in writing any changes that need to be
made.
Mailing
address:
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Motor Carriers
OW/OD Section
P.O Box 2007
Frankfort, KY 40602
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