Oregon (OR) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Oregon

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
65'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
14'1" 16'0" 1 Rear
16'1" 20'0" -1 Case-By-Case Superload: extra approval required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 14'6" 0 Permit required
14'7" 17'0" 1 Front
Height pole required
17'1" 20'0" 1 Front Superload: extra approval
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
65'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required
120'1" 140'0" 1 Rear
140'1" 200'0" -1 Case-By-Case As required. Superload over 150'.

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 9'0" 0 Permit required. Other 2-lane: over 9' = 1 escort.
9'1" 12'0" 1 Rear 1 escort on other 2-lane roads
12'1" 14'0" 1 Rear Green 2-lane: 1 escort over 12'
14'1" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear Green 2-lane: 2 escorts over 14'
16'1" 20'0" -1 Case-By-Case As required

Height

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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
65'1" 95'0" 0 Permit required. Other 2-lane: over 95' = 1 escort.
95'1" 105'0" 1 Rear
105'1" 120'0" 1 Rear Green 2-lane: 1 escort over 105'
120'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear Green 2-lane: 2 over 120'

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
Saturday noon through Sunday closed (except Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Urban 7-9 AM and 3-6 PM for loads over 12' wide

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

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