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Florida (FL) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Florida

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
75'0"
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" 14'0" 1 Rear Some 2-lane routes may require 2
14'1" 15'0" 2 Front + Rear
15'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear May need state police escort

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'6" 0 — Permit required
14'7" 15'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required
15'1" 16'0" 1 Front Route survey required
Height pole required
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts with high pole
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 95'0" 1 Rear May need 1 rear escort
95'1" 150'0" 1 Rear
150'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Rear overhang past center of last axle

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 — Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts on 2-lane roads
14'1" 15'0" 2 Front + Rear
15'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear May need state police

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'6" 0 — Permit required
14'7" 15'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required
15'1" 16'0" 1 Front Route survey required
Height pole required
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 95'0" 1 Rear May need 1 rear
95'1" 150'0" 1 Rear
150'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Rear overhang past center of last axle

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
Loads 10' wide or less, legal length, 14'6" H or less: Sat-Sun all day. Over 10' but 14' wide or less: until noon Sat/Sun.
Holiday Restrictions
Holiday restrictions for loads over 10' wide
Urban Restrictions
Hillsborough and Dade counties: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM restricted

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 10' wide or over 14' high
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Additional Notes
Amber 360-degree lights required
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Florida Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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