Maryland Oversize Load / Pilot Car Requirements
Maryland Oversize Load / Pilot Car Requirements
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Oversize Load Permit Is Required: Width: Over 8' 0" Height: Over 13' 6" Length: Semi-trailer over 53' 0" (with restrictions - Visit Oversize Permit Manual) Weight: Over 80,000 lbs. GVW (20,000 lbs. single axle or 34,000 lbs. tandem axle) Oversize Load Times Of Movement: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12pm on Saturday No travel on Sunday If load exceeds 45 tons GVW, 100′ in length or 12′ in width, travel on I-495 / I-95 / I695 from 9am - 3:30pm If load exceeds 14′ width or greater travel restricted to 9am - 3:30pm on any highway Travel prohibited on New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day Phone Numbers, Addresses and Websites: Maryland Road Conditions: (800) 253-2515 or (410) 582-5650 Maryland State Police: (410) 653-4200 Oversize Permits: (410) 582-5733 or (800) 846-6435 Fax: (800) 945-3416 Trip Permits: (800) 749-6058 or (800) 937-6329 Fuel Permits: (410) 260-7215 or (888) 784-0141 Dept. of Transportation State Highway Administration Hauling Permits Section 7491 Connelley Drive Hanover, MD 21076 Office hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, (ET) Maryland DOT Website Oversize Permit Manual Maryland Emergency Travel Information Motor Carrier Handbook Coast 2 Coast Online Permits Find a Pilot Car Provider in Maryland |
Maryland Pilot Car / Escort Vehicle is Required: Over 13′ - 14′ wide (except mfg. homes) requires 1 pilot car Over 14′ wide (including mfg. homes) requires 2 pilot cars Over 85′ - 140′ long requires 1 pilot car Over 140′ long requires 2 pilot cars 14′ 6″ high or greater requires 1 pilot car with height pole Over 60 tons GVW requires 1 pilot car If road is too narrow to pass safely, or if traffic will have to be diverted / stopped or weather / road conditions justify, 2 pilot cars are required Police Escort required When: 16′ 0″ wide or greater Over 60 tons GVW When traffic has to be diverted or stopped or if it will affect two or more lanes of traffic on a highway having only one lane in each direction Maryland Pilot Car Vehicle Requirments: No vehicle stipulations in regulations "OVERSIZE LOAD" / "WIDE LOAD" sign (12″ X 5′) with black lettering (8″ high) on yellow background Amber or yellow oscillating or rotating roof light (at least 3″ in diameter), visible to front and rear, flashing warning lamps shall be used when vehicle is travelling 20 mph or less than posted speed Flags are not stipulated in regulations CB or two way radio Maryland Pilot Car Operator Requirements: No stipulations found in regulations |