Part Two - Law Enforcement Escorts
Task #2: Make the initial on-site contact.
A. Introduce yourself to everyone involved.
Upon arrival at the dispatch point, law enforcement escorts should introduce him/herself to all others involved
with the movement.
B. Perform an inspection of the transport vehicle(s) and driver(s).
The law enforcement escort should perform an inspection of the transport vehicle(s) and driver(s). The following are the inspection recommendations to be conducted by certified personnel only:
- North American Standard Level I Inspection: optimal
- North American Standard Level II Inspection: when practical
- North American Standard Level III Inspection: at a minimum
C. Check the pilot car driver(s) and escort vehicle(s) for required equipment and certifications.
Pilot car escorts are required to carry specific items of equipment at all times when escorting an oversize/overweight vehicle or load. The law enforcement escort should ensure the drivers of pilot car escort(s) produce the following valid documentation:
- Drivers/Operators license or CDL
- Vehicle insurance
- Vehicle registration
- Pilot car certification (if applicable)
In addition, the law enforcement escort should be aware of symptoms of fatigue demonstrated by pilot car escorts. Consideration must be given to stopping the movement if symptoms of fatigue appear to be a safety concern.
The law enforcement escort should ensure the pilot car escort is equipped with the following:
- Flags
- Warning lights
- Mirrors
- Measuring pole
- Radio
- Traffic control sign
- Fire extinguisher
- Safety clothing
- Flares or reflectors
- Flashlight
- Signs
- Spare tire
The law enforcement escort should also ensure the pilot car escort is not carrying items restricted by jurisdictional statute and that it is not towing a trailer or another vehicle.
D. Review all permits to ensure they are appropriate for the load. Physically measure the load and
ensure it matches the permit.
Once on-site, the law enforcement escort should again review the permit(s) and ensure it is appropriate for the
vehicle and load. The vehicle and load should be physically measured to ensure they match the permit.
E. Review the route plan and ensure copies are distributed to all participants.
After ensuring the permit matches the vehicle and load, the law enforcement escort should review the permitted route and the specific route plan. A copy of the route survey should be collected from the pilot car driver. Copies of the route plan should be distributed to all participants.
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