OAR 734-076-0185: Hauling Hours and Days

(1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, hauling hours and days shall be those authorized as follows: (a) When operating on interstate highways and other highways approved by the Chief Engineer, movement between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise is allowed if: (A) Width is not in excess of ten feet; and (B) The outermost extremities are illuminated by lamps or markers as described by the requirements of ORS Chapter 816. (b) If the width exceeds eight feet six inches or if towing a combination of vehicles, movement is not allowed as provided in subsection (1)(a) of this rule: (A) During any hours on State-observed holidays, which for the purpose of Division 76 rules, are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; (B) After 2:00 p.m. on the last business day preceding the State-observed holiday through one-half hour before sunrise of the first business day following the observed holiday; (C) From noon on the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving Day until one-half hour before sunrise on Monday following Thanksgiving Day; (D) During daylight hours Saturday afternoons and Sundays after Memorial Day and before Labor Day; (E) When wind or other conditions may cause the vehicle or vehicles to swerve, to whip, to sway or fail to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle; (F) When road surfaces are hazardous due to ice, snow or frost; or (G) When visibility is less than 500 feet due to snow, mist, rain, dust, smoke, fog or other atmospheric conditions. (2) The Chief Engineer may impose or alter time of travel restrictions. Alterations may be necessary to prevent conflict with highway construction or repair projects, or to cope with local or seasonal traffic conditions. (3) The provisions of section (1) of this rule do not apply when: (a) Performing the initial emergency removal of the disabled unit from the highway; (b) Acting at the direction of a peace officer or the road authority; or (c) The disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles is operating under a rule or permit issued in accordance with OAR Chapter 734 allowing movement prior to the emergency.