Kansas (KS) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Kansas

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
85'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 16'0" 0 Permit required, no escort on 4-lane
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts on 4-lane at 16'6"+

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 17'0" 0 Permit required
17'1" 18'0" 1 Front High pole + utility notification
Height pole required
18'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
85'1" 125'0" 0 Permit required
125'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1-2 escorts route dependent

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
150,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Superload - pre-approval + engineering required
Route survey required

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'0" 0 Permit required
14'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts on less than 4-lane roads

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 17'0" 0 Permit required
17'1" 18'0" 1 Front High pole + utility notification
Height pole required
18'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
85'1" 125'0" 0 Permit required
125'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1-2 escorts route dependent

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
150,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Superload - pre-approval + engineering
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads. KS Turnpike 12'6" or less: 24/7 with lighting.
Weekend Travel
7 days/week + holidays allowed
Holiday Restrictions
Travel allowed on holidays
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Flags + amber beacon required
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Kansas Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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