10.36.360 Traffic control provisions.

   A.   The department may require additional traffic control by a uniformed certified law enforcement officer to ensure highway safety. The department shall consider the criteria under Section 10.36.350(A) when determining the need for additional traffic control.

   B.   If the department requires a law enforcement escort under Section 10.36.460, Table 4, or as necessary to promote public safety, the permittee or driver of the oversize or overweight special permitted vehicle shall:

      1.   Contact law enforcement at least twelve hours before transport to request the appropriate number of uniformed certified law enforcement escorts required for the permitted activity; and

      2.   Ensure continuous two-way radio communication during transport with all law enforcement and other escort vehicles required to accompany the permitted vehicle under Sections 10.36.350 and 10.36.370.

   C.   The permittee or driver of an oversize or overweight special permitted vehicle may use any uniformed certified law enforcement escorts if at least one officer is certified for enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(Ord. 2017-47 § 2 (part), 2017)