19A NCAC 02E .0405      DAMAGE to state highway system SURFACE OR SHOULDER

It shall be unlawful to move on, over, or across the surface or shoulder of any State highway system bridge, road, or highway, any object, tractor, engine, farm equipment, or vehicle of any kind that has wheels or objects attached that could cut, mutilate, or damage the surface or shoulder of any State highway system bridge, road, or highway without the written permission of the Chief Engineer's office. The Chief Engineer or the Chief Engineer's designee shall consider factors such as the ability of the road or bridge to handle the equipment without damage, planned protection of the roadway or bridge to prevent damage, planned traffic control and law enforcement assistance to safely move the equipment, and day and time of the planned move to evaluate potential disruptions to the traveling public.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 20-115; 20-119; 136-18(5);

Eff. July 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2012;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 2019.