Vehicles: special permits.

Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue a special permit to the operator of a vehicle, combination of vehicles, or mobile equipment, permitting the operation and movement of the vehicle, combination, or equipment, and its load, on designated routes if the vehicle, combination, or equipment meets specified criteria, upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution by specified cities covering designated routes. This bill would additionally authorize the Department of Transportation to issue a special permit to the operator of a zero-emission vehicle, as defined, combination of vehicles, or mobile equipment, permitting the operation and movement of the vehicle, combination, or equipment, and its load, on designated routes if the vehicle, combination, or equipment meets specified criteria, upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution by the City of San Diego and City of National City covering designated routes. The bill would authorize the department to charge a fee to cover the cost of producing and issuing an indicia that the operator agrees to place upon the permitted vehicle.