Alabama (AL) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Alabama.

Legal Dimensions — Alabama

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
85'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
5'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
12'1" 14'0" 1 Rear 1 rear escort on multi-lane highways
14'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'0" 0 Permit required. Route survey recommended over 15'.
15'1" 16'0" 0 Route survey required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front May be lower on certain routes
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
85'1" 105'0" 1 Rear
105'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
5'1" 30'0" 1 Rear Rear overhang over 5'

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
180,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Superload
Route survey required

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 1 Front 1 front escort on 2-lane roads
14'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'0" 0 Route survey recommended over 15'
15'1" 16'0" 0 Route survey required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front May be lower on certain routes
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
85'1" 105'0" 1 Rear
105'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
5'1" 30'0" 1 Rear

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
180,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Superload
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required front and rear
Flags
Flags at corners
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Alabama Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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