Wisconsin (WI) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Wisconsin

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
53'0"
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" 14'0" 1 Rear Rear on multi-lane, front on 2-lane
14'1" 15'0" 2 Front + Rear
15'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 1+ required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'0" 0 Permit required
15'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + utility notification
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 130'0" 0 Permit required
130'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1+ escorts

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
200,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Engineering review required
Route survey required

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" 15'0" 2 Front + Rear
15'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 1+ required

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'0" 0 Permit required
15'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + utility notification
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 130'0" 0 Permit required
130'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1+ escorts

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
200,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 2 Front + Rear Engineering review
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
Loads 12' wide or less, 13'6" H or less, 150' L or less: 24/7 except 4-8 PM Sunday. Larger: no night, no noon Sat-Mon sunrise.
Holiday Restrictions
Restricted 4-8 PM seasonally (4th Sunday May through Labor Day)
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

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

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