Oklahoma (OK) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Oklahoma

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
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" 16'0" 1 Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'9" 0 Permit required
15'10" 20'0" 1 Rear High pole + utility clearance
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
59'7" 100'0" 0 Permit required
100'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1+ escorts

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 1 Front Front on 2-lane
14'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'9" 0 Permit required
15'10" 20'0" 1 Rear High pole + utility clearance
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
59'7" 80'0" 0 Permit required
80'1" 100'0" 1 Rear 1 escort on 2-lane
100'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Cleveland/Tulsa counties: 7-9 AM and 3:30-6:30 PM restricted

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Rear overhang over 4' must be flagged
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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