EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

Due to the catastrophic damage to timber trees by the forest fires in the southern
regions of the State, it has been determined that specific restrictions be lifted on
trucks hauling burnt timber to accommodate the emergency removal of burnt
timber; and

It is requested that the State of Georgia allow vehicles transporting such loads to
travel on preapproved state maintained roadways as indicated by the permit; and

Authorization is granted to the Georgia Department of Transportation to issue
over-dimensional permits accommodating the movement of vehicles and loads as
stated above with coordination and cooperation from law enforcement of the
Georgia Department of Public Safety, Motor Carrier Compliance Division if
warranted.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT To THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That weight, height and length for any such vehicle on roadways maintained by
the State of Georgia, shall not exceed the following:

(A) A maximum gross vehicle weight for vehicles equipped with five (5)
weight bearing axles, with an outer bridge span of not less than fifty-
one (51) feet shall not exceed a gross vehicle weight of ninety—fivc (95)
thousand pounds, a maximum width of ten (10) feet and an overall
length of one hundred (100) feet. Continuous travel is authorized;
with the proper escorts.

(B) If the width of said vehicle exceeds eight (8) feet six (6) inches and is
traveling after daylight, defined as thirty (30) minutes before sunset to
thirty (30) minutes after sunrise; the transporter is required to have a
vehicle front and a rear escort/ amber light when traveling on a two
lane roadway and a vehicle rear escort is required when traveling on a
four lane highway. Transporters are responsible for ensuring they
have proper oversize signs, markings, flags and escorts as defined in
the Georgia Department of Transportation, Rules and Regulations
672—2—.o6 and 672-2-.07.