District of Columbia Oversize Permits

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION

District of Columbia Oversize Permits Phone Number (630) 222-5770

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OVERSIZE PERMITS OPERATING TIME: Travel allowed 24 hours a day “unless extremely overwidth or overheight,” except no travel from 7:00 am – 9:30 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Some moves may be restricted to the hours of 10:00pm – 5:00 am.
Travel is allowed on weekends and holidays.

LEGAL DIMENSIONS

Length: 48′ semi-trailer
no overall limit on designated routes
55′ overall on non-designated routes
Overhang: 3′ front, 5′ rear
Width: 8′-6″ (8′ on non-designated)
Height: 13′-6″
Weight: 80,000 Gross

Steer – 20,000
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – depends on axle spacings

ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS

Length: Determined by route
Width: Determined by route
Height: Determined by route
Weight: Maximum determined on case by case basis. No axle can exceed 31,000 lbs. Loads 140,000 lbs. and up need special approval.

ESCORTS REQUIREMENTS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OVERSIZE PERMITS ESCORTS REQUIREMENTS

Length: 80′ or over – one escort
Width: Over 12′ – one escort
Height: Over 13′-6″– one escort
Weight: Over 79,000 lbs or any axle weight over 31,000 lbs – one escort
Miscellaneous: Blades, buckets, counterweights can be hauled with the equipment.
Signs & Flags: “Wide Load” signs are required on all overwidth loads. No flag requirements.

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FAQ'S Asked Questions about District of Columbia

What is the size limit for District of Columbia?

Width: Up to 8 feet, with exceptions for 15+ passenger buses, which can be up to 8 feet 6 inches wide.
Height: A maximum height of 13 feet 6 inches, including the load.
Length: Single-unit vehicles must not exceed 40 feet; buses can be up to 60 feet, and semi-trailers and other vehicle combinations are limited to 55 feet.

What are the truck restrictions in DC?

Weight Limits: Trucks over 26,000 pounds face route restrictions.

Size Limits: Width is capped at 8 feet, with a few exceptions for buses. Length restrictions include 40 feet for single units, 60 feet for buses, and 55 feet for combos.

Designated Routes: Trucks must stick to certain routes, with through-travel banned on many roads, though local deliveries are permitted.

Loading Zones: There are specific commercial loading and unloading areas.

Operating Times: There might be restrictions on truck operations during peak traffic hours.

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