Permits as they apply to boat transportation
What are permits as they apply to Boat Transportation?
When we start planning and working out the logistics of transporting a large oversize boat of any kind, sailboat, powerboat or yacht, we need to apply for permits from the governing body’s in control of the routes we will be using. These permits either issued by the state, city or county, are issued under the understanding that the driver responsible for the boat transport will follow all the provisions detailed in the permit. These provisions will outline the operating time, meaning the times of day we can operate while transporting this boat. They will also outline in detail the route that is authorized for the transporter to use. It will also outline the number of escorts needed, if a pole car is needed, and where they will operate. Any time it is possible permits are always ordered ahead of time prior to loading the boat. There are times when you cannot order them in advance. The first reason that comes to mind is when the loaded height after loading the boat is not known prior to loading. When this is the case usually directly after the boat is loaded for transport and the height is then known the permits will be ordered. Permits are dated, meaning they are for a specific time period.
There are many reasons why governing body’s requiring permits to be in place when transporting boats. One of the reasons is to keep oversize loads from traveling in areas of road construction where it would be unsafe or just not possible to travel. Another reason is to keep large oversize boats from traveling during congested areas in times of high traffic, such as around major populated areas, cities etc.
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