NC TRAILER PERMITS & WIDE LOAD PERMITS

[LuckyLady]

I know this topic was bouncing around on here a while ago

Anyone have the link to get the permits?

[Robja]

RALEIGH, N.C. — The General Assembly made history Wednesday by overriding its first veto after failing to reach a deal with Gov. Mike Easley's office on a boat-towing bill.

House members voted 95-8 and senators voted 39-0 Wednesday morning to override Easley's recent veto of House Bill 2167.

The new law allows boats up to 10 feet wide to be towed without a permit. It also permits watercraft up to 9.5 feet wide to be towed at night and on weekends.

Supporters argued the bill would help North Carolina boaters and fishing tournaments hampered by state law that permits boats up to 8.5 feet wide to be towed only during daylight hours on weekdays.

Easley cited concerns that were echoed by the state Highway Patrol that having bigger boats on the road would cause accidents. Easley also said he was disappointed it did not limit the blood-alcohol level for boat towers.

House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman said days of negotiations between lawmakers and Easley's representatives hadn't produced a compromise on the measure, prompting the override vote.

Wednesday's votes mark the first time in North Carolina that lawmakers have overridden a gubernatorial veto.

No governor in the state had veto power until voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1996 allowing it. Former Gov. Jim Hunt never used the veto, and Easley's first eight vetoes either failed an override vote or resulted in a legislative compromise.

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Mary,
Give the NC DMV Special services office a call...



North Carolina Oversize, Overweight Permit Unit.
1425 Rock Quarry Rd., Suite 109
Raleigh, NC 27610
NCDOT Permit Central phone: 919-733-4740 or 888-221-8166
Hours of operation 7:30 am until 4 pm., Monday thru Friday

[LuckyLady]

Thanks Jay

The boat has a 10'8 beam...From what I understand they are pretty stiff on this in NC, and they would measure it down to the last mm

RALEIGH, N.C. — The General Assembly made history Wednesday by overriding its first veto after failing to reach a deal with Gov. Mike Easley's office on a boat-towing bill.

House members voted 95-8 and senators voted 39-0 Wednesday morning to override Easley's recent veto of House Bill 2167.

The new law allows boats up to 10 feet wide to be towed without a permit. It also permits watercraft up to 9.5 feet wide to be towed at night and on weekends.

Supporters argued the bill would help North Carolina boaters and fishing tournaments hampered by state law that permits boats up to 8.5 feet wide to be towed only during daylight hours on weekdays.

Easley cited concerns that were echoed by the state Highway Patrol that having bigger boats on the road would cause accidents. Easley also said he was disappointed it did not limit the blood-alcohol level for boat towers.

House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman said days of negotiations between lawmakers and Easley's representatives hadn't produced a compromise on the measure, prompting the override vote.

Wednesday's votes mark the first time in North Carolina that lawmakers have overridden a gubernatorial veto.

No governor in the state had veto power until voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1996 allowing it. Former Gov. Jim Hunt never used the veto, and Easley's first eight vetoes either failed an override vote or resulted in a legislative compromise.

Mary,
Give the NC DMV Special services office a call...



North Carolina Oversize, Overweight Permit Unit.
1425 Rock Quarry Rd., Suite 109
Raleigh, NC 27610
NCDOT Permit Central phone: 919-733-4740 or 888-221-8166
Hours of operation 7:30 am until 4 pm., Monday thru Friday

Thanks a bunch that should work!

[LuckyLady]

Here is what I got in case any one else is looking for it

10' and above needs permits

Annual Permit Costs 100.00
10 Day Single Permit Cost $10.00 - $24.00

Over 13'6 Height additional permit required (Same Pricing Above, in addition to normal fee's)

Over 80k Weight - additional permit required (Same Pricing Above, in addition to normal fee's)

Annual permits take 2-10 days.

10 day permits can be done immediately over the phone with a credit card

888-574-6683 option # 1 Monday - Friday till 4pm - They are there till 5pm so you can fax permit application to 919-733-7828

Max length 60'

Travel time allowed Sunrise to Sunset

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Sounds like goodness.