Pilot/Escort Requirements, Training and Certifications
This section details the requirements for obtaining Utah Pilot/Escort certification, including specific vehicle standards and operational regulations. General and certification requirements can be found in Utah Administrative Rule R909-2-24
TRAVEL PROVISIONS AND RESTIRCTIONS – ESCORTS – LIGHTING – EXCEPTIONS
PRE-TRIP PLANNING AND COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
CONVOYS
Utah Administrative Rule R909-2-18
Approval for convoys may be granted by the Motor Carrier Division on a case-by-case basis for exceptions to this rule. For further information please contact Customer Service at: (801) 965-4892 or (866) 215-5399.
PILOT/ESCORT VEHICLE STANDARDS
PILOT/ESCORT VEHICLE SIGNING REQUIREMENTS
PILOT/ESCORT VEHICLE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
PILOT/ESCORT VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
A list of required equipment may be found beginning in Utah Administrative Rule R909-2-24(7)
POLICE ESCORT VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
INSURANCE FOR PILOT/ESCORT VEHICLES
PERMITTED VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS
FLAGGING REQUIREMENTS
PILOT/ESCORT REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
DRIVER CERTIFICATION PROCESS
SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS OF PILOT/ESCORT DRIVER CERTIFICATION
APPEAL PROCESS
When a driver is denied pilot/escort-driving privileges for reasons other than the conditions set forth in this chapter under Suspensions and Revocations of Pilot/Escort Driver Certification, the individual may file an appeal.
The appeal shall be handled by a steering committee created by the Division. The steering committee shall have the powers granted to the Deputy Director in Utah Administrative Rule R907-1-3 for appeals from other Motor Carrier Division administrative actions.
This committee’s decision, if adopted by the Director of the Motor Carrier Division, will be considered a final agency order under the Utah Administrative Act.