Carga en remolques de postes y materiales estructurales en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que puedes llevar cargas largas en ciertos remolques, como postes o tubos, sin seguir algunas reglas de tamaño. Pero hay condiciones, como que debes viajar durante el día y tener luces encendidas.

Es como cuando llevas una pizza grande en tu auto. No tienes que preocuparte por el tamaño de la caja si solo la transportas en un viaje corto y te aseguras de que no sobresalga demasiado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan trabaja para una compañía de construcción y debe transportar tubos de acero de 50 pies en su remolque de 53 pies. Como lo hace durante el día y tiene las luces encendidas, puede llevar la carga sin problemas, siempre y cuando siga las reglas de longitud.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 56-5-4090. Length of load on certain pole trailers or pole carriers; structural material. (A) The limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting poles or logs. (B) During daylight hours only, the limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting pipes or structural material which cannot be dismembered. (C) Between 2:00 a.m. and thirty minutes past sunset, the limitations regarding length of loads stated in Section 56-5-4080 do not apply to loads of iron, steel, and concrete articles up to sixty feet in length carried on a fifty-three foot long flat-bed trailer so long as: (1) the vehicle is traveling upon or within five miles of the South Carolina Truck Network as defined by regulation of the Department of Transportation; (2) the load does not extend more than three feet six inches beyond the front of the bed of the trailer; (3) the load does not extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed of the trailer; (4) a flashing amber strobe light and a red flag as required by Section 56-5-4630 are attached to any overhanging rear load; and, (5) the vehicle's headlights, taillights, and any other exterior lights are on at all times while traveling upon the highways of this State. (D) A pole, log, pipe, or other material exceeding eighty feet in length may not be transported unless a permit has been first obtained as authorized in Section 57-3-130. (E) The provisions of this section do not apply to a pole trailer or self-propelled pole carrier operated by