§ 11.5-16. Definitions.

When used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

(a)

[ Statutory definitions. ] The definitions established in section 316.003, Florida Statutes, 1975, as amended, shall apply when those terms are used in this article.

(b)

Trip basis permits: Permits issued on a trip basis are intended to cover the hauling movement from origin to destination only on a particular trip. The hauler on this basis may also obtain a return trip empty if requested at this time.

(c)

Blanket permits: This type of permit may be issued to a hauler to cover his hauling over a given period of time not to exceed twelve (12) months. Such permits will not be issued for weights greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) pounds gross. (In order to obtain these blanket permits the hauler shall meet the requirements as further outlined in this article)

(d)

Local moves: This type of hauling movement is to be confined to local areas surrounding the hauler's headquarters and more specifically to be confined within a twenty-five-mile radius of the city limits of the hauler's headquarters but not to exceed in any case a thirty-mile hauling distance.

(e)

Long distance moves: This type of hauling is considered to be lengthy hauls and greater than those outlined in local moves. The distance of these moves will vary from thirty (30) miles to cross-state.

(f)

Week day moves: This term is intended to mean Monday through Friday inclusive, but to exclude Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

(g)

Escort: In the issuing of many of these permits an escort for safety precautions may be required. When an escort is required it may be any one of the following: company, police, highway patrol or a combination of these, dependent upon the particular circumstances. The hauler should read his permit closely to know the type of escort required.

(h)

Traveling empty: These guide rules are based on the requirements necessary while hauling a load; and unless clearly and specifically stated on the permit, the hauling vehicle while traveling empty shall be "legal" in every respect. (Also see references herein to the use of equipment trailers eight (8) feet to eleven (11) feet wide and an overall length of tractor and trailer not to exceed fifty-five (55) feet.)

(Ord. No. 73-5, § 3)