NJDOT proposing to
readopt rules on truck access
(Trenton) The New Jersey
Department of Transportation is proposing to readopt without amendments
N.J.A.C. 16:32, the rules governing the Department’s regulations
on Truck Access. The Department also proposes to repeal Appendices
A – C of N.J.A.C. 16:32 and replace them with new appendices
A-C.
This rule outlines the standards and procedures applicable to
the operation of trucks with widths in excess of 96 inches, but
not more than 102 inches, and double trailer truck operations
within the State of New Jersey in regard to permitted and prohibited
routes, access to terminals and other facilities, and appeal procedures.
The new appendices are proposed for clarity of presentation and
for ease of use by those drivers affected by the rules. These
appendices have been rewritten to provide plain language descriptions,
without milepost references where possible. The Department’s
database of New Jersey network of highways is updated regularly
to reflect minor changes in the roadway network. These changes
can occur due to the construction of new roadways or roadway links,
as well as newly-constructed highway improvements which change
roadway geometry. The network database is also updated to include
the re-assignment of mileposts, route designations, and assignments
of mileposts and routes on concurrent roadways. Since these changes
occur frequently, the Department is proposing to remove all references
to mileposts (unless they are used to identify a specific location
along the roadway) and incorporate more concise descriptions of
the roadways. The overall difference in mileage within these appendices
is a decrease of 0.91 miles of ineligible routes, which equate
to less than a 1% change.
The proposed rule appears in the January 3, 2005 issue of the
New Jersey Register. The public has until March 4, 2005 to comment
on the proposal. Persons wishing to comment on the proposal must
provide their comments in writing to Miriam Crum, Administrative
Practice Officer, NJ Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway
Avenue, PO Box 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600. Fax: (609) 530-3841.
Comments must be postmarked or sent by telefacsimile on or before
March 4, 2005 which is the close of the 60-day public comment
period.
Comments submitted to the Department on the proposed rulemaking
are public records and are available for public inspection by
prior appointment during normal Department business hours.
