Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in New York.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | Rear on multilane, front on 2-lane |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 4 Police | 2 Front + 2 Rear | 4 escorts + police. Route survey required. |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. NY Thruway: over 13'6" prohibited. |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
Documented clearance required
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Front |
High pole + police escort
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 99'11" | 1 | Rear | |
| 100'0" | 160'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 3 on 2-lane roads |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 4 Police | 2 Front + 2 Rear | 4 escorts + police |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required. Also when must centerline a bridge or cannot maintain within 20mph of posted speed.
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 11'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. NYC: over 11' = 1 escort. |
| 11'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | NYC: over 14' = 2 escorts |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 4 Police | 2 Front + 2 Rear | 4 escorts + police |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
Documented clearance required
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Front |
High pole + police
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | NYC: over 65' = 1 escort |
| 80'1" | 99'11" | 1 | Rear | |
| 100'0" | 160'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 3 on 2-lane roads |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 4 Police | 2 Front + 2 Rear | 4 escorts + police |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required
Route survey required |