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Crane / self-propelled vehicles in New York

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  • When is vehicle approval or homologation required for a mobile crane?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • When is vehicle approval or homologation required for a concrete pump or drilling rig?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • Does a self-propelled vehicle passing through the jurisdiction need the same certification as one performing work there?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • Can temporary homologation cover a self-propelled vehicle entering for modification before sale?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

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Escort vehicle required (Yes or no)

Whether an escort vehicle is required to accompany a vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under an oversize/overweight permit or exemption.

Yes

May be required for oversize movements of extreme width or length or if highway conditions warrant them

Maximum gross vehicle weight (Measures)

The maximum total gross weight permitted for a vehicle or combination of vehicles, inclusive of load, on the applicable highway.

  • 82,000 lb37,195 kgA vehicle if operated by an engine fueled primarily by natural gas
  • 52,000 lb23,587 kgExcept over any highway which is a part of a state interstate route; any fire vehicle equipped with pneumatic tires; two axle vehicle
  • 58,000 lb26,308 kgExcept over any highway which is a part of a state interstate route; state or municipally owned single vehicle, equipped with pneumatic tires, designed or fitted for snow and ice control operations, while engaged in other public works operations on public highways; three axle vehicle
  • 52,000 lb23,587 kgExcept over any highway which is a part of a state interstate route; state or municipally owned single vehicle, equipped with pneumatic tires, designed or fitted for snow and ice control operations, while engaged in other public works operations on public highways; two axle vehicle

Permit amendment allowed (Yes or no)

Whether an active permit can be amended after issuance.

Yesin 3 cases

  • A permit issued by the commissioner to a municipality pursuant to this subdivision, that would otherwise be annual
  • Type 15 – 16 Foot Manufactured Home; If obtained at a regional office; A permit can only be amended one time
  • Type 22 / 23 – Military Moves; Power unit VIN or license plate; Trailer unit license plate; Dates of movement; Gross weight; Any dimensions; Axle weights and/or spacings; Routes; Origin or destination – cannot amend both

Permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged for an oversize/overweight permit, recorded as an amount with its currency.

  • 22 and 22A$0USD
  • 23 and 23A; Mail in/CPO Walk In$40USD
  • 23 and 23A; Permit Service; Fees do not include any applicable permit service charges.$40USD
  • 23 and 23A; Region / Central Permit Office$60USD

Permit type (In words)

The name or designation of the special hauling permit issued for the oversize or overweight movement, as stated by the issuing authority.

  • In general

    special hauling permits

  • In general

    Type 15 – 16 Foot Manufactured Home

  • In general

    Type 22 – Marked Military equipment moved by the Military

  • In general

    Type 22A – Marked Military equipment moved by the Military under letter of Essentiality

Permit amendment fee (Fees)

The fee charged to amend an active permit, recorded as an amount with its currency.

  • 22 and 22A$0USD
  • 23 and 23A$10USD
  • Type 1 – Single Trip Permit – General moves$10USD
  • Type 15 – 16 Foot Manufactured Home$10USD

Fine for first offense (Measures)

The minimum and maximum fine amounts for a first violation of the vehicle dimension and weight provisions, recorded as a range with currency.

  • up to 1,000 USDA violation of the provisions of subdivisions two or fourteen of this section, where the violation relates to the height of the vehicle
  • 200 to 500 USDExcept as provided in subdivisions eighteen-a or nineteen of this section

Fine for second or subsequent offense (Measures)

The minimum and maximum fine amounts for a second or subsequent violation of the vehicle dimension and weight provisions, recorded as a range with currency.

  • up to 2,000 USDA violation of the provisions of subdivisions two or fourteen of this section, where the violation relates to the height of the vehicle
  • 500 to 1,000 USDExcept as provided in subdivisions eighteen-a or nineteen of this section

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