Louisiana (LA) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Louisiana

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
59'6"
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
14'1" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear State Police on 2-lane/multi-lane

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + utility clearance
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'10" 0 Permit required
15'11" 20'0" 1 Front Height pole off-Interstate
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Saturday afternoon or Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
New Orleans/Baton Rouge congestion avoided. MS River bridges in NOLA: 6:30-9 AM and 3:30-6 PM weekdays. Interstate through major cities: 7-9 AM and 3:30-5 PM weekdays.

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 Louisiana Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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