permit for totor into california

cicero819 · 07-18-2012, 06:16 PM

DEFINITIONS

Over-Length Motorhome: An over-length motorhome is a single-unit motorhome that is longer than 40 feet but not more than 45 feet. (Note: A vehicle combination, e.g. a motorhome towing a vehicle or trailer, may be up to 65 feet length. If the single-unit motorhome is 40 feet or less in length, the combination is not subject to the route restrictions for the over-length motorhome.)

Motorhome: A motorhome is a noncommercial passenger vehicle defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 465 as a "house car" and commonly referred to as a recreation vehicle. CVC 362 defines "house car" as "a motor vehicle originally designed, or permanently altered, and equipped for human habitation, or to which a camper has been permanently attached." A motorhome should not to be confused with a bus (CVC 233) or a tour bus (CVC 612), also called "motorcoach," which is used for commercial passenger transportation and requires a commercial driver license to operate. See also Public Utilities Code 5360-5379.5 and 226LEGAL ROUTES

Access Routes: Over-length motorhomes may travel on virtually every State route EXCEPT those signed with a 30-foot kingpin-to-rear-axle (KPRA) advisory sign. This sign advises trucks with a KPRA of more than 30 feet not to use the route. There are also KPRA advisories signs with 32, 34, 36, and 38 feet. These advisories that are 32 feet and higher ALLOW over-length motorhomes to use the routes. See the advisory sign below.

Advisory Route
Indicates KPRA length advised

In case the signs are not posted as intended, it is recommended that drivers also use the maps as described below.

On-Line Map: See: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/tr...45-bus-map.htm. Click on the red numbers to open each regional map.

Restricted Route List: An on-line list of route segments that restrict over-length motorhomes is at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/tr...s-restrict.htm. The list includes beginning and ending post miles and intersecting streets or highways of each segment.

Stopping for Services: Over-length motorhomes may exit the designated route for fuel, food, and lodging provided the access is safe, and provided the service is within one road mile of an "identified" exit. The exit must be identified to show that the service route has been evaluated and approved by State and local engineers. Currently, the only identification system for service exits is a "Service Access" sign, which is an "S" on the back of a truck, as illustrated below. These signs were intended for large trucks, and are located primarily on the interstates. Hope this helps because most DOT enforcement agents have to deal with way too much useless information. Main reason for the enforcement of the 65', is weight and braking problems of the tractor cab over the weight of trailer. Claude

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cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: permit for totor into california DEFINITIONS Over-Length Motorhome: An over-length motorhome is a single-unit motorhome that is longer than 40 feet but not more than 45 feet. (Note: A vehicle combination, e.g. a motorhome towing a vehicle or trailer, may be up to 65 feet length. If the single-unit motorhome is 40 feet or less in length, the combination is not subject to the route restrictions for the over-length motorhome.) Motorhome: A motorhome is a noncommercial passenger vehicle defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 465 as a "house car" and commonly referred to as a recreation vehicle. CVC 362 defines "house car" as "a motor vehicle originally designed, or permanently altered, and equipped for human habitation, or to which a camper has been permanently attached." A motorhome should not to be confused with a bus (CVC 233) or a tour bus (CVC 612), also called "motorcoach," which is used for commercial passenger transportation and requires a commercial driver license to operate. See also Public Utilities Code 5360-5379.5 and 226LEGAL ROUTES Access Routes: Over-length motorhomes may travel on virtually every State route EXCEPT those signed with a 30-foot kingpin-to-rear-axle (KPRA) advisory sign. This sign advises trucks with a KPRA of more than 30 feet not to use the route. There are also KPRA advisories signs with 32, 34, 36, and 38 feet. These advisories that are 32 feet and higher ALLOW over-length motorhomes to use the routes. See the advisory sign below. Advisory Route Indicates KPRA length advised In case the signs are not posted as intended, it is recommended that drivers also use the maps as described below. On-Line Map: See: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/tr...45-bus-map.htm. Click on the red numbers to open each regional map. Restricted Route List: An on-line list of route segments that restrict over-length motorhomes is at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/tr...s-restrict.htm. The list includes beginning and ending post miles and intersecting streets or highways of each segment. Stopping for Services: Over-length motorhomes may exit the designated route for fuel, food, and lodging provided the access is safe, and provided the service is within one road mile of an "identified" exit. The exit must be identified to show that the service route has been evaluated and approved by State and local engineers. Currently, the only identification system for service exits is a "Service Access" sign, which is an "S" on the back of a truck, as illustrated below. These signs were intended for large trucks, and are located primarily on the interstates. Hope this helps because most DOT enforcement agents have to deal with way too much useless information. Main reason for the enforcement of the 65', is weight and braking problems of the tractor cab over the weight of trailer. Claude Last edited by cicero819; 07-18-2012 at 06:27 PM.