Utah State PEVO Standard Equipment List
Utah DOT requires Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators (PEVOs) to carry a specific set of safety and operational equipment before being authorized to operate. The official list is published by UDOT and must be met in full for compliance connect.udot.utah.gov.
Mandatory PEVO Equipment (UDOT) connect.udot.utah.gov
Signs
18" or 24" red/white “STOP” and black/orange “SLOW” paddle signs (reflective at night per MUTCD)
1 spare “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign (7' x 18")
Lighting
2 AAMVA‑approved amber flashing lights (one each side of sign) or 1 rotating/oscillating/flash beacon visible 360°
Flagging & Safety Gear
6" red/orange cone or traffic wand
ANSI/OSHA‑approved hardhat
Class 2 vest (daylight) or Class 3 vest (night) for each person
Height‑measuring pole (non‑conductive, flexible/frangible) if load >16' high
Emergency & First Aid
Flashlight (≥1.5" lens, extra batteries/charger)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit (clearly marked)
Vehicle & Tools
Spare tire, jack, lug wrench
Two‑way radio (vehicle‑mounted, ≥0.5 mi range) or handheld simplex radio for off‑vehicle ops
Insurance
Minimum $750,000 liability coverage (not cumulative)
Additional
9 reflective triangles or 18" orange cones (not a substitute for cone/wand)
8 red‑burning flares, glow sticks, or approved illumination devices
Note: Vehicles missing ≤25% of items may be approved for a single trip; missing in two areas = inspection fail
