Arkansas (AR) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Arkansas

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
53'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
14'1" 16'0" 1 Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 17'0" 1 Front Route survey + high pole
Height pole required
17'1" 20'0" 1 Front Utility personnel must accompany
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 90'0" 0 Permit required
90'1" 100'0" 1 Rear
100'1" 130'0" 1 Rear Case-by-case police
130'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

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 escort on 2-lane
14'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 17'0" 1 Front Route survey + high pole
Height pole required
17'1" 20'0" 1 Front Utility personnel must accompany
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 90'0" 0 Permit required
90'1" 100'0" 1 Rear
100'1" 130'0" 1 Rear Case-by-case police
130'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays. Permits valid 3 days.
Urban Restrictions
Little Rock metro: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM restricted. Prohibited on I-630 and specific I-30/I-40 segments.

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for oversize loads
Flags
Red 18" flags at rear corners
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Arkansas Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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