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Revised 5/29/25 Page 1 I 2 CITY OF MIDLAND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MOVE PERMIT/EXTENDED TRANSPORTATION PERMIT $55 per Round Trip up to 5 business days $105 Multiple Trips up to 5 business days $265 Extended Transportation(12 months) Permit No. Effective Date Expiration Date As owner, I (we) hereby request permission to transport the following oversize and/or overweight vehicle(s) on the roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Midland and attest that these loads do not exceed the weights and dimensions listed below. APPLICANT ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE PHONE SIGNATURE TITLE FAX It is understood this Move Permit is being issued for vehicles with the following axle loading or overall dimensions and that exceeding these limits will VOID the permit. Failure to follow the Special Provisions on reverse or attached will VOID the permit. Power Unit No. Make/Model/Year License VIN No. Overall Width Overall Height Overall Length Vehicle Width Axle No. Axle Weight (in Pounds) Loaded Vehicle Number of Tires, Tire Size, and Tire Width (in inches) Axle Spacing in Feet and Inches 1 1 to 2 6 to 7 2 Ft. In. Ft. In. 3 2 to 3 7 to 8 4 Ft. In. Ft. In. 5 3 to 4 8 to 9 6 Ft. In. Ft. In. 7 4 to 5 9 to 10 8 Ft. In. Ft. In. 9 5 to 6 10 to 11 10 Ft. In. Ft. In. 11 Total No. of Tires Total Tire Width on Axle Total Proposed Route & Load Description: If the proposed move utilizes state highways or county roads, permission must be obtained from the appropriate authorities Recommended for Issuance By: Title: Date: Approved By: Title: Date: SIGN SIGN SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3/5/24 Page 2 I 2 MOVE PERMIT SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1) Permits are automatically invalidated by the violation of any of the conditions specified by the terms of the permit or by false information given on the application. Failure to comply with the conditions of this permit shall be just cause for the immediate suspension or revocation of any or all permits and the operator and/or owner of the vehicle subject to appropriate legal action. 2) Oversize permits are issued for daylight hours only, Monday through Saturday. Permits are not valid from 12 noon on the day preceding and continuing until daylight of the 1st day after the holidays here listed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, except with the approval of the Engineering Department when emergency repair movements are necessary in the best interest of public safety and welfare. Permit valid only if favorable driving and traffic provisions prevail. 3) The movement shall not impede other traffic in an unreasonable manner and at no time shall traffic be blocked from use of the roadway. Vehicles and loads shall not be parked on the roadway at any time. 4) Vehicles shall be registered as required by the Michigan vehicle code and will not violate any statute or valid ordinance, rule, or regulation by any state agency or sub-division of the state. Vehicles are to comply with all statutory provisions as to other permits, licensing, motor vehicle equipment, and operation. 5) The driver of the vehicle shall carry an approved copy of the permit in the vehicle to which it applies and shall have it available for inspection by any police officer or Motor Carrier Officer. 6) Applicant shall be responsible for any damage caused to wires, mailboxes, trees, buildings, or the road, including the structures and appurtenances, and shall reimburse the appropriate parties for any damage caused by the moving of said vehicle or load. Applicant shall save harmless, indemnify, defend, and represent the City against any and all claims for bodily injury or property damage, or any other claim arising out of or related to the moving of said vehicle, load, or its presence on or use of the roadway by said vehicle and load. 7) Permits are not valid if insurance expires. Applicant to present evidence that at least the following insurance coverage is in full force and effect on each vehicle while operating on the roadways under special permit: Bodily Injury liability – each person $500,000.00 Bodily Injury liability – each accident $1,000,000.00 Property Damage liability – each accident $1,000,000.00 Single Limit policy $1,000,000.00 Worker’s Compensation Statutory Coverage 8) The permittee or contractor shall name the City of Midland as additional insured and certificate holder, by name, on any general comprehensive liability insurance or commercial general liability insurance carried by permittee or contractor. 9) Permits will be issued only for vehicles owned by the applicant or operated under a bona fide lease or rental agreement. The applicant may be required to deposit a reasonable inspection fee and to furnish a good and sufficient cash bond to cover any damage that might occur to roads, bridges, or roadway structures, by the movement of vehicles and objects under the proposed permit. 10) Permits will not be issued for oversize or overweight vehicles or loads that can be readily dismantled, reduced, or otherwise rearranged to come within the legal limits or lightest load possible. Permits will in no way supersede posted axle loading limits on any bridge or roadway. The applicant agrees to reimburse the City of Midland for any damage resulting from disregard of such postings. 11) The equipment shall be loaded on the vehicle in such a manner to reduce to a minimum the excess over statutory size or weight limitations and the least width or length dimensions becomes the width of the load. On movements exceeding legal height, the permittee certifies that he has checked the route as necessary for vertical clearance and overhead obstructions prior to any movement. Striking or damage to any structure or facility will be perceived to be noncompliance with this section and will result in termination of this permit. 12) The Engineering Department may temporarily suspend or revoke a Move Permit, either in its entirety or in respect to certain of its provisions, due to seasonal conditions, other special conditions, or if it is in the interest of the public’s safety. 13) The vehicle shall not be loaded or unloaded within the limits of any city street unless permitted by the Engineering Department. 14) The movement requires the display of clean, plain, red or orange flags of at least 18 inches square. One flag shall be displayed at each of the four corners of the vehicle or load; and if any portion of the load extends beyond the width of the corner flag, one additional flag shall be displayed at the widest point on each side of the vehicle or load. Flags should be securely fastened by at least one corner or securely mounted on a staff. 15) When width exceeds 12 feet: Shall be followed by one escort vehicle (passenger car or pickup truck) with at least one flashing or rotating amber light on top of cab, a reasonable distance in rear of the movement when moving on 4 or more lanes. To be preceded by one escort vehicle (passenger car or pickup truck) with at least one flashing or rotating amber light on top of cab, a reasonable distance in front of the movement when on less than 4 lanes. Amber lights are to be visible for 360 degrees for a distance of 500 ft. 16) Permit not valid on roadways which are posted for lighter than normal loadings and vehicle exceeds axle loadings as posted, or when restricted loadings are in effect. 17) The vehicle covered by this permit shall not exceed 35 MPH at any time.