WI Act 377WI Act 377Changes to Changes to
Operating on WI Operating on WI RoadsRoads
Presented byPresented by::Rob Richard, Senior Director Governmental Relations, Rob Richard, Senior Director Governmental Relations, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Wisconsin Farm Bureau Cheryl Skjolaas, Agricultural Safety Specialist, UW Center Cheryl Skjolaas, Agricultural Safety Specialist, UW Center for Agricultural Safety and Health for Agricultural Safety and Health
Topics to be covered: Topics to be covered:
• Which vehicles will need to be permitted?
• What options apply to which highways?
• Permit application for State and US highways
• Permit applications for local government (county, towns, villages, cities)
• Instructions for completing a NFP which vehicle measurements and weights; routes and roads; and submission
• Permit process timeline
Travel back to April 22, Travel back to April 22, 2014 2014
• Weight for IoH and CMV at 80,000 GVW and 20,000 axle weight
• No such thing as an Ag CMV• Limitation on width of a farm tractor• Restrictions for time of day operation
including weekends, holidays• Different permitting systems and
requirements
TermsTerms
• Implements of Husbandry = IoH
• Truck = vehicle under 10,001 lbs
• Commercial Motor Vehicle(CMV) =
Federal definition over 10,001 lbs
• Agricultural Commercial Motor
Vehicle = Ag CMV
• Maintaining Authority = MA
• No Fee Permit = NFP
What is an IoH?What is an IoH?
A SELF-PROPELLED or TOWED VEHICLE manufactured, designed, or reconstructed to be used and that is EXCLUSIVELY used in the conduct of agriculture.
Implement of Husbandry (IoH), state law effective April 2014, defines as:
A COMBINATION OF VEHICLES
in which each vehicle inthe COMBINATION is an IoH
in which an IoH is TOWED by a farm truck, farm truck tractor, or motor truck.
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IoH CategoriesIoH CategoriesIoH CategoriesIoH Categories
Category A Category A Farm Tractors
Category B Category B Self-Propelled •Harvesters (e.g forage, combines, potato, pea)•Chemical or fertilizer application equipment, not including manure•Any other self-propelled vehicle that directly applies fertilizer, spray or seeds but not manure , or distributes feed to livestock
Towed tillage, planting and cultivation equipment and it’s towing power unit
Category CCategory CFarm wagon, farm trailer, manure trailer, or trailer adapted to be towed by or to tow or pull, another IoH.
IoH does not include: IoH does not include:
1. An agricultural commercial motor vehicle.2. A vehicle that is a commercial motor vehicle under 49 CFR 390.5*:
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating or • gross combination weight rating, or • gross vehicle weight or • gross combination weight, of • 10,001 pounds or more, whichever is
greater
Track VehiclesTrack Vehicles• IoH with tracks are allowed on Wisconsin highways• Exterior supports will be considered axles
In the case of damage to the highway, Wisconsin law makes operator of any vehicle liable.In the case of damage to the highway, Wisconsin law makes operator of any vehicle liable.
Is it an AG CMV?Is it an AG CMV?
CMV 1
CMV 2
CMV 1 CMV 1 ISIS an AG CMV an AG CMV CMV 2 CMV 2 IS NOT IS NOT an AG CMVan AG CMV
A A CMV CMV must meet must meet ALL 5 CRITERIA ALL 5 CRITERIA below to be an AG CMVbelow to be an AG CMV.
CRITERIADESIGNED, ALTERED OR MANUFACTURED for agricultural purposes
Designed or manufactured for PRIMARILY HIGHWAYUSE
MEETS FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD CERTIFICATION requirements
Used EXCLUSIVELY IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
DIRECTLY ENGAGES in harvesting or applying seed or spray or distributes feed
Weight – IoH and Ag CMVWeight – IoH and Ag CMVImplement of Husbandry/Ag CMV Maximum Weight Limitations Table
[§348.15(3)(g)]
A - Distance in feet between foremost and rearmost axles of a group*
B - 2 axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
C - 3 axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
D - 4 axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
E - 5 axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
F - 6 axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
G - 7 Axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
H - 8 Axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles
4 39,500 5 40,500 6 41,500 7 43,000 47,500 8 44,000 48,500 9 45,000 49,500 10 46,000 50,500 56,000 11 51,000 57,000 12 52,000 57,500 13 53,000 58,500 14 53,500 59,500 65,500 15 54,500 60,000 66,000 16 55,500 61,000 67,000 17 56,500 61,500 67,500 74,000 18 57,000 62,500 68,500 75,000 19 58,000 63,000 69,000 75,500 20 59,000 64,000 70,000 76,000 21 60,000 64,500 70,500 77,000 83,500 22 60,500 65,500 71,500 77,500 84,000 23 61,500 66,000 72,000 78,000 84,500 24 62,500 67,000 72,500 79,000 85,500 92,000
Measuring for Over Length
Measuring from foremost point of vehicle to the rearmost point of vehicle or vehicle combination.
Measurements for Over Measurements for Over WeightWeight
1. Total distance from center of foremost axle to center of rearmost axle
2. Individual axle spacing3. Axle gauge
7600 lbs 8200 lbs 8100 lbs
78 in 78 in
86 in86 in86 in92 in60 inAxle Gauge
Axle Spacing
Axle Weight
Case IH 290 &Jamesway UltraTrac 7400Total Weight = 51,700 lbsTable Weight = 84,000 lbs
10,750 lbs 17,050 lbs
122 in 198 in
Total front axle to rear axle = 476 in or 39.6 ft
14’
Axle Weight133,350 lbs
211,800 lbs
7’9”
12’7”Axle Spacing
Axle Gauge
Case IH 370Packing Tractor
Total Weight = 45,150 lbs Weight Table= 46,000 lbs
FRONT
7’9”
Local MA options
No-Fee Permit (NFP)No-Fee Permit (NFP)Effective January 1, 2015 Effective January 1, 2015
No Fee PermitsNo Fee PermitsMA may issue:
• for roads in their jurisdiction.
• with conditions of operation
• for posted roads but not for posted bridges
MA must receive permits in electronic format, postal mail or in-person
Maintaining Authority Maintaining Authority OptionsOptions
Maintaining Authority
IoH Category A
and Category CIoH Category B Ag CMV
Interstate Highway
Does Not Apply
State and US Per IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
LG Opt-In (E) Per IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
LG (WI Act 377 (F)
IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
92,000 GVW- No axle limit
IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
LG Partial Opt Out (C or D) Per ordinance or resolution
LG Opt Out (B) No Limits - over weight or over length
IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table is ss 348.15(3)(g)
Maintaining Authorities (MA)Maintaining Authorities (MA)
www.AgVehicles.DOT.wi.gov
• Bridges over Interstate Highways from end of approach ramp to end of exit ramp, MA is the state and state permit will be required.
• At an intersection of highways with different MAs, a permit will be needed from each MA.
• County highways that route thru a village or city; need to check with village or city; may stay county or state road.
• Shared jurisdiction of highways, for example at county or town lines.
NFP - Category B NFP - Category B
MA is required to provide approved route for Category B operation if permit application denied.
When do I need a NFP? IoHWhen do I need a NFP? IoH
Vehicle Type
To Exceed
Length (feet)IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
GVW (lbs) Axle (lbs)
Single Vehicle Unit 60 92,000 23,000
2 Vehicle Combination 100 92,000 23,0003 Vehicle Combination Speed 25 mph more 100 92,000 23,000
3 Vehicle Combination Speed 25 mph or less 70 92,000 23,000
Exceptions: •Empty potato harvester•Category B IoH per MA may allow for 92,000 GVW and no axle weight•Category B for incidental travel (.5 miles) from field to field or farm to field)•MA opted out so no permit needed for overweight or over length IoH
When do I need a NFP? Ag When do I need a NFP? Ag CMVCMV
Vehicle Type
To Exceed
Length (feet)IoH/Ag CMV Weight Table
GVW (lbs) Axle (lbs)
Single Vehicle Unit 45 92,000 23,000
2 Vehicle Combination 70 or 75* 92,000 23,0003 Vehicle Combination Speed 25 mph or more 100 92,000 23,000
3 Vehicle Combination Speed 25 mph or less 70 92,000 23,000
* 75 feet for 2 vehicle combination with proper hitching requirements.
My Ag CMV is over width? Can I use the No Fee Permit? No, NFP is only for an over length and over weight Ag CMV.Contact State Permit office for width.
Where do I get a NFP?Where do I get a NFP?Permit applications are available on website: www.AgVehicles.DOT.wi.gov
State and US•IoH MV2578
•Ag CMV MV 2579
Local Government(town, village, city, county)•IoH MV2582
•Ag CMV MV 2583
Who completes a permit?Who completes a permit?
Applicant is: Applicant is: •to be owner or lessee of the equipment.•not the farm hiring a custom operator.
Neither permit application nor the permit need to be signed by the operator.
NFP - TimelineNFP - Timeline
Upon receipt of application for NFPUpon receipt of application for NFP•Within 3 weeks– must be given a final decision •If MA fails to approve or deny within 3 weeks, application is considered approved until applicant receives a denial or 6 weeks from receipt of application.•Within 6 weeks, MA fails to approve or deny - application is approved.
NFP - Amendments
May be applied for at any time due to an applicant's change in circumstances, information or routes.
Upon receipt of application for amendment:
•Within 5 business days– must be given a final decision •If MA fails to approve or deny within 5 business days, application is considered approved until applicant receives a denial or 10 business days from receipt of application.•Within 10 business days, MA fails to approve or deny - application is approved.
EnforcemenEnforcementt
Operating oversize or overweight vehicle without a permit, makes it an illegal vehicle on the highway.
Wisconsin State Patrol is extending delayed enforcement for Category farm tractorsand Category B IoH until midnight on April 14, 2015.
Further information:Further information:Website: Website: www.AgVehicles.DOT.wi.govwww.AgVehicles.DOT.wi.gov
Email: Email: [email protected]
State Hwy Permit Phone: 608-266-7320State Hwy Permit Phone: 608-266-7320
Contact your dealer for specific equipment detailsContact your dealer for specific equipment details
Screen shot of website?
This information was prepared by the Education and Outreach Committee of the IoH Study Group, representing Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Trade and Consumer Protection, University of Wisconsin Extension/Madison, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Towns Association, Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Custom Operators and Wisconsin Independent Business Agri-Business Coalition.