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TRANSPORTATION PERMIT
<br /> GENERAL PROVISIONS
<br /> 1. AUTHORIZATION. This permit is issued pursuant to Section 35780 of the Vehicle Code and does not waive applicable registration requirements nor other
<br /> applicable laws.Said laws must be complied with in all particulars.
<br /> A. SCOPE. This permit is to be strictly construed and no work other than that Specifically mentioned herein authorized hereby.
<br /> B. LMT OF AUTHORIZATION. This permit covers only moves within County rights of way under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public
<br /> works.State Division of Highways and City permits must be secured for travel over highways and streets of respective jurisdiction.
<br /> II. ACCEPTANCE OF PERMIT. The moving of any conveyance or doing of any work on the highway in conjunction with the provisions of this permit shall be
<br /> regarded as an acceptance by the Permittee of all terms and conditions of this permit.
<br /> A. PERMIT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.The permit must be carried with the conveyance at all times while it is being moved within County right of
<br /> way limits. It shall be submitted on demand of any authorized representative of the Public Works Department or of any law enforcement officer,
<br /> B. REVOCATION.This permit is revocable at any time upon written notice to the mailing address of the Permittee.
<br /> III. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE. The Permittee shall at all times give strict attention to the safety and rights of the traveling public.
<br /> A. IMPAIRED VISIBILITY. NO move is to be made except on special authorization.
<br /> I. In rainy or foggy weather;
<br /> 2. During hours of darkness;
<br /> 3. When horizontal visibility is less than 1,000 feet(due to smoke,dust,etc.).
<br /> B. PILOT CARS.shall be provided and maintained by the PERMITTEE at a proper distance(approximately 500 feet)both to the front and to the rear
<br /> of the conveyance,in the following cases:
<br /> 1. Where any portion of the conveyance is twelve feet(12')in width or wider;
<br /> 2. Where any portion of the conveyance exceeds the travel lane width,and
<br /> 3. Over routes where the vertical and/or horizontal sight-distance are restricted so that oncoming traffic does not have the conveyance in full
<br /> view from a safe and reasonable distance,
<br /> C. PILOT CAR DRIVER. Pilot car drivers shall be completely familiar with the rules and regulations of the California Vehicle Code and other laws
<br /> pertaining to direction and guidance of traffic along.County highways,and shall be fully qualified to perform the required function.
<br /> D. YIELD RIGHT OF WAY. When being passed by the other vehicles traveling in either direction,if the roadway and road shoulder provide
<br /> sufficient room to do so,no portion of the conveyance shall be permitted to extend over the centerline of pavement or traveled way separation line.
<br /> E. PROTECTION ON BRIDGES AND NARROW ROADS. Prior to traversing bridges and roads so narrow that it is impossible to avoid extension
<br /> over the centerline,flagman and other required devices shall be posted at each end of the narrow area to warn and direct,approaching traffic.
<br /> F. NIGHT MOVING.No night moving is allowed unless specifically so stated on title face hereof. If any moving is to be done after dark,necessary
<br /> warning lights must be displayed and sufficient flagman employed so-as to properly protect public traffic in all directions.
<br /> G. HAZARDOUS ROAD SURFACE.No moving is allowed when road surfaces are slick with ice,snow,frost,etc.
<br /> H. TRAFFIC CONGESTION PERIODS. No conveyance covered hereby shall be moved over County highways on Saturdays,Sundays or holidays
<br /> (Lincoln's Birthday,Good Friday,Columbus Day and all Election Days excepted),unless specifically so stated on the face hereof.
<br /> I. PARKING ON HIGHWAY, If it is necessary to leave a conveyance on County highway right of way at night or at times of impaired visibility,it
<br /> shall be moved off the traveled way and roadway pavement so as to interfere in no way with passing traffic.Lights and other necessary warning
<br /> devices shall be displayed so as to adequately warn and direct passing traffic.
<br /> IV. PROTECTION OF ROAD RIGHT OF WAY FEATURES. It will be the responsibility of the Permittee to check the route of travel for road closure,for other
<br /> road and bridge posting,and for disadvantageous and injurious obstruction and features before sending the conveyance over any route.
<br /> A. ASPHALT PAVEMENTS, Conveyances with steel tires and tracks with cleats and other detrimental unevenness of road bearing surface shall not
<br /> be driven over County roads without first providing a protective pad,planks or heavy betting,under the tracks to protect the pavement unless
<br /> specifically so stated on the face hereof.
<br /> B. BRIDGES. This permit does not authorize crossing posted bridges with loads exceeding posted limits unless specifically mentioned on the face of
<br /> this permit.The Permittee shall comply with all rules posted on bridges over which he is to pass and shall assume all risks relative thereto.Posted
<br /> limits and rules shall take precedence over any presumed authorization derived from faulty routing,
<br /> C. OVERHEAD CLEARANCE, When height of conveyance exceeds illegal limit(13'6"),it becomes the responsibility of the Permittee to check all
<br /> underpasses,bridges,overhead wires or other structures for impaired vertical clearance and to bypass or arrange for clearance at such locations.
<br /> D, TREE TRIMMING. No trimming or damage to trees will be permitted in the course of moving a conveyance unless specifically so stated-on the
<br /> face hereof.If permitted,the route must be cleared by an authorized tree surgeon.(Tree surgeon's license number and statement of-responsibility
<br /> must accompany application for a tree trimming permit.)
<br /> V. REPAIR OF DAMAGE. In accepting this permit,the Permittee agrees to repair at his own expense,and total satisfaction of the County Public Works
<br /> Department,any damage to the highway or structures.At the option of the Department of Public Works,repair work may be done by the Department,the cost
<br /> of repair borne by the Permittee.
<br /> VI. LIABILITY. The Permittee,by acceptance of this permit,shall assume full responsibility for all liability for personal injury and property damage which may
<br /> occur through any act or omission of the Permittee while pursuing the functions of this permit.In the event any claim is made against the County of San
<br /> Joaquin or any department,official or employee thereof,through,by reason of,or in connection with any such act or omission,the Permittee shall defend,
<br /> indemnify and hold them and each of them harmless of such claim.
<br /> VII. CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE. This permit shall not be effective fur any purpose unless and until the Permittee files with the San Joaquin County
<br /> Department of Public Works evidence of public liability and property damage(certification of insurance)in the form and amount by said department.
<br /> VIII. TIME AND TRIP LIMITS. Unless specifically so stated on the face hereof this permit is good for only one trip during the movement period between the
<br /> points designated.
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