Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in South Dakota.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Black Hills area (except US 16, WY, US 18): over 10' = 1 escort. |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Normally no requirements |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + utility coordination
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 130'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 130'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 20'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Over 20' = 1 escort. Extends over 2' into adjacent lane = multiple escorts. |
| 20'1" | 24'0" | 1 | Rear | Multiple if extends over 2' into adjacent lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Normally no requirements |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + utility coordination
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 130'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 130'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear |