Maine (ME) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Maine

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
74'0"
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
14'1" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Police may be required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'6" 0 14' legal with 6" allowance off Turnpike
14'7" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + route survey
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
74'1" 80'0" 0 Permit required
80'0" 125'0" 1 Rear At 80' = 1 escort
125'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1-2 depending on config, or police

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 1 Front
14'1" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Police may be required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'6" 0 Permit required
14'7" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + route survey
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
74'1" 80'0" 0 Permit required
80'0" 125'0" 1 Rear At 80' = 1 escort
125'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1-2 depending on config, or police

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Saturday after noon or Sunday. July-August: no weekend travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on holidays/peak holiday weekends.
Urban Restrictions
Lewiston/Augusta: no rush hour (7-9 AM and 4-6 PM) or inclement weather. ME Turnpike: daylight Mon-Fri noon only; no Fri afternoon/weekends; max 13'6" H, 14'6" W.

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Additional Notes
Flashing/rotating amber light on top of cab required
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Maine Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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