North Dakota Expands Oversize and Overweight Permit Options
It seems as though it was just yesterday when we wrote about the simplification of the permit process for commercial vehicles in the great state of Iowa. In the conclusion for that article, we wrote: “With the Hawkeye State working to expedite the process of providing relief during emergencies, it raises the question as to whether or not other states will follow suit.“ It turns out that North Dakota is stepping up to the plate, to make it easier for fleets to get oversize or overweight permits, even when not in times of an emergency.
Escape the Red Tape
Governor Doug Burgum signed into existence the Red Tape Reduction Working Group in August 2022 for the purpose of cutting through red tape in favor of bolstering the state’s economy. This ease of access for permits is one of the fifty brainchildren of this Group, thirty-three of which have been signed into law.
“Our administration has embraced innovation over regulation, and these bills support that approach by doing away with unnecessary, duplicative and burdensome red tape. We appreciate all of the cabinet agencies, noncabinet team members and members of the public who contributed to these efforts with their ideas and suggestions, and the Legislature for continuing to support and promote efficient government,” he said.
The Bill can be read in its entirety on the relevant webpage. One of the key provisions in the law allows fleets in North Dakota that already have a 129,000 pound permit to operate on the interstate system while below 105,501 pounds, as opposed to having an entirely different permit for that privilege.
Beyond oversize and overweight permits, the law also speaks about bridge length permits and the potential for an online permit system.
Conclusion
North Dakota is now the second state to adjust its system of permits to make it easier for fleets to get the ones that they need. It will be interesting to see if any other states follow suit.
The Bill was signed into law on March 23rd, and is expected to become part of the regulations within the Peace Garden State by the time you read this article. If you are reading this article and work in North Dakota, get your shiny new permits today!
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