Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Louisiana.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | State Police on 2-lane/multi-lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + utility clearance
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1-2 escorts + State Police |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. New Orleans non-Interstate = police escort over 12'. |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | New Orleans non-Interstate = police escort |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | State Police required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'10" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'11" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height pole off-Interstate
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 90'0" | 0 | — | New Orleans non-Interstate = police escort |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1-2 + State Police |