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Indiana (IN) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Indiana

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" 12'4" 0 — Permit required, no escort
12'5" 14'4" 1 Rear Rear escort on 4+ lane highways
14'5" 17'0" 2 Front + Rear
17'1" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'5" 0 — Permit required, no escort
14'6" 15'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required
15'1" 18'0" 1 Front May require utility bucket truck on non-Interstate routes. Utility company letter may be needed.
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 110'0" 0 — Permit required, no escort. 24/7 travel allowed if under 10' wide and under 13'6" high.
110'1" 130'0" 1 Rear
130'1" 200'0" 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
80,001 lbs 200,000 lbs 0 — Permit required
200,001 lbs 250,000 lbs 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts required. Police escort NOT required if entirely on Interstate, no slowdowns, and under 250,000 lbs.
Route survey required
250,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required
Route survey required

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'4" 0 — Permit required, no escort
12'5" 14'4" 1 Front Front escort on 2-lane highways
14'5" 17'0" 2 Front + Rear
17'1" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'5" 0 — Permit required
14'6" 15'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required
15'1" 18'0" 1 Front Utility bucket truck required. Utility company letter may be needed for overhead line clearance.
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 85'0" 0 — Permit required
85'1" 110'0" 1 Front
110'1" 130'0" 2 Front + Rear
130'1" 200'0" 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
80,001 lbs 200,000 lbs 0 — Permit required
200,001 lbs 250,000 lbs 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required on non-Interstate
Route survey required
250,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Police Front + Rear Indiana State Police escort required
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
Night Travel
Loads under 10' wide and under 100' long may travel at night. Loads up to 110' long, 10' wide, 13'6" high, under 200,000 lbs: 24/7 access.
Weekend Travel
No travel from 12:00 PM Saturday through Sunday for loads over 10' wide. Loads 14'4" to 16' wide: Monday-Friday only.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays and holiday weekends
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
18" square flags at each corner and widest points
Additional Notes
Low-beam headlights required for all oversize loads during transit
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Indiana Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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