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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. LfMIT 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 /> ll. ACCEPTANCE OF PERM[T. 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 aad 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 /> IIt. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE. The Permittee shall at all times give strict attention lo the safety and rights of the traveling public. <br /> A. IMPAIRED VISIBILITY. NO move is to be made except,u special authorization. <br /> I. Ia rainy or foggy weather; <br /> 2. During hours of darkness; <br /> 3. When horizontal visibility is less than 1,000 feet(due to.smoke,ddst,et4.). <br /> B. PILOT CARS.shall be provided and maintained by the PERMITTEE at a pr©per distance(approximately 500 feet)both to the front and to the rear <br /> of the conveyance,is 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 wain 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 property protect public traffic in all directions. <br /> G. HAZARDOUS ROAD SURFACE.No moving is allowed when road surfaces ate stick 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 ail 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 ao 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 surgeou'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 /> VII[. 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. <br /> PERMITS COUNTER\Pmrisiou.do <br />