Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Ohio.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 13'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Rear | Rear on multi-lane highways |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'7" | 14'10" | 1 | Front |
Height sensing device required on escort
Height pole required |
| 14'11" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Height sensing device required on lead escort
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Configuration dependent |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'1" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Flags required at rear overhang 4'+ |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 200,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required, may need police escort if also over 13' wide |
| 120,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required when over 13' wide AND over 120,000 lbs
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 13'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Front | Lead escort on 2-lane roads |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'7" | 14'10" | 1 | Front |
Height sensing device required
Height pole required |
| 14'11" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Height sensing device required on lead escort
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'1" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Flags required at rear overhang 4'+ |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required when over 13' wide AND over 120,000 lbs
Route survey required |