Blanket Permit
The maximum gross weight for a blanket permit
130,000 lbs
A escort is required for width at
At 12 Ft.
Title/Chapter/Section that contains Kingpin to Rear Axle
RIGL 31-25-6
The gross weight bridge restriction on the Route 195 Washington Bridge with a active permit
96,000 lbs.
At what gross weight will it be considered a "superload", requiring engineering analysis?
200,000 lbs or more.
The maximum axle weight on a blanket permit
25,000 lbs per axle
A escort is required for a overall length
At 80 ft.
Title/Chapter/Section that requires CMVs to be marked name, trade name, or company identifying logo
RIGL 31-25-17
The posted weight restriction on Bridge 060901 US 6 EB & WB US 6A HARTFORD AV RAMP?
25 T 3+ Axles Single Unit.
When is tire loading restrictions (373.75(g)) not applicable?
(1) The vehicle is being operated under the terms of a special permit issued by the State
(2) The vehicle is being operated at a reduced speed In no case shall the speed exceed 80 km/hr (50 mph).
The minimum and maximum overall length for a blanket permit
55 ft min to 80 ft max
A escort is required for a overhang
At 15 ft.
Title/Chapter/Section that gives us the authority to stop and weigh vehicles
RIGL 31-25-18
Truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and a trailer are used in combination, the trailer or semi-trailer each shall not exceed?
28 feet 6 inches
What is the maximum spacing for a axle grouping to be considered a tandem?
does not exceed eight feet (8′)
The maximum width and height on a blanket permit
Max Width: 12 ft, 4 in; Max Height: 13 ft, 6 in
A escort is required for a axle weight
At 30,000 lbs.
Title/Chapter/Section that Federal Formula B located?
RIGL 31-25-14
Travel Restrictions only apply to what type of size/weight vehicles
Over 102 inches wide, and/or over 80 feet in length, and/or over 130,000 lbs in gross weight.
What is the minimum spacing between any
oversize permitted vehicles traveling in the same direction?
1,000 feet at minimum
Blanket permits shall not be granted for travel over the following two bridges by Rhode Island General Law
Blackstone River Viaduct 750 carrying I-295 northbound and southbound over the Blackstone River;
Kingston Road Bridge No. 403 carrying I-95 northbound and southbound over Kingston Road.
The lights and signs requirements for a escort vehicle?
flashing yellow lights shall be in operation above the highest point of the vehicle and visible from the front and rear.
OVERSIZED sign Location: Front or rear of escort vehicle as appropriate
Title/Chapter/Section that recognizes milk as a non-divisible commodity?
RIGL 31-25-21
What bridge restriction list(s) has the Newport Bridge listed as a restricted bridge?
4 axle and 5 axle non divisible blanket permit list.
On 5 axles, what is the distance between axle 1 and axle 5 for its gross weight to be legal at 80,000 lbs.?
51 ft