Call Now: (214) 550-7192 | dispatch@pilotcarsandpermits.com
Call: (214) 550-7192
24/7 Emergency Service Available Nationwide Coverage
Home / Regulations / Connecticut

Connecticut (CT) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Connecticut

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" 12'0" 0 — Permit required, no escort
12'1" 13'6" 1 Rear Divided highways
13'7" 14'11" 2 Front + Rear
15'0" 20'0" 3 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'0" 0 — Permit required
14'1" 15'3" 1 Front Route survey required
Height pole required
15'4" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear 2+ escorts + State Police
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 100'0" 0 — Permit required
100'1" 120'0" 1 Rear Divided highways
120'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 — Permit required
12'1" 13'6" 2 Front + Rear Undivided highways
13'7" 14'11" 2 Front + Rear
15'0" 20'0" 3 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'0" 0 — Permit required
14'1" 15'3" 1 Front Route survey required
Height pole required
15'4" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear 2+ + State Police
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 80'0" 0 — Permit required
80'1" 100'0" 1 Rear Undivided highways
100'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
One-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No weekends except pilot program (12' wide or less, 13'6" H or less, 80' L or less, 120,000 lbs or less on 5+ axles: daylight to noon Sat/Sun).
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays. No moves 6:30-9 AM and 4-6 PM.
Urban Restrictions
No moves 6:30-9 AM and 4-6 PM statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Connecticut Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

Moving an Oversize Load Through Connecticut?

Use our free tool to calculate escort requirements across multiple states, or order a pilot car now.

Plan A Load Order a Pilot Car (214) 550-7192
All States
AL — Alabama AZ — Arizona AR — Arkansas CA — California CO — Colorado CT — Connecticut DE — Delaware FL — Florida GA — Georgia ID — Idaho IL — Illinois IN — Indiana IA — Iowa KS — Kansas KY — Kentucky LA — Louisiana ME — Maine MD — Maryland MA — Massachusetts MI — Michigan MN — Minnesota MS — Mississippi MO — Missouri MT — Montana NE — Nebraska NV — Nevada NH — New Hampshire NJ — New Jersey NM — New Mexico NY — New York NC — North Carolina ND — North Dakota OH — Ohio OK — Oklahoma OR — Oregon PA — Pennsylvania RI — Rhode Island SC — South Carolina SD — South Dakota TN — Tennessee TX — Texas UT — Utah VT — Vermont VA — Virginia WA — Washington WV — West Virginia WI — Wisconsin WY — Wyoming