Utah (UT) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Utah

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
81'0"
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" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 16'0" 0 Permit required
16'1" 17'6" 2 Front + Rear
Height pole required
17'7" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Highway Patrol escort required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
81'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required
120'1" 200'0" 1 Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 1 Front
14'1" 17'0" 2 Front + Rear
17'1" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear 2 escorts + 2 police

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 16'0" 0 Permit required
16'1" 17'6" 2 Front + Rear
Height pole required
17'7" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Highway Patrol escort required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
81'1" 105'0" 0 Permit required
105'1" 120'0" 1 Rear
120'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Loads 10' wide or less, 14' H, 105' L: 24/7 with lighting
Weekend Travel
Standard daylight travel
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
6-9 AM and 3:30-6 PM weekdays restricted in specified counties

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 10' wide or over 14' high
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Utah Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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