This section outlines the fees and requirements for special hauling permits for mobile homes, modular housing units, and undercarriages in Pennsylvania. It specifies permit costs based on size and conditions requiring escorts, as well as amendments to previous laws. The law ensures proper regulation and safety measures for transporting large or oversized structures.
The fee for a special hauling permit for a mobile home or modular housing unit that exceeds standard size but is no more than 14 feet in width is $39. If the permit covers movement as per section 4973, the fee is $76.
A special escort is required when the movement involves conditions outlined in section 4962, such as oversized loads, and the escort costs are paid by the permittee.
The permittee is responsible for paying the escort fees, which may be established by the department, Pennsylvania State Police, or local authorities based on mileage or other factors.
Yes, the laws have been amended in 2013 and 2014 to update permit fees and regulations, including provisions for oversized loads and escort requirements.