Illinois Oversize Permits Phone Number :630-222-5770
Illinois Oversize Permits
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Illinois oversize permits contact number:
If you need Illinois oversize permits phone number call 630-222-5770.
Illinois Single trip permits:
To obtain an Illinois single trip permits or extended period permit, drivers must call on phone 630-222-5770 and complete the online permit application process
Illinois Annual permits:
To obtain an Illinois annual permit, drivers must call on phone 630-222-5770 be carried in the vehicle and presented at weigh stations upon request.
Illinois oversize permits online:
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OPERATING TIME ILLINOIS:
Permit loads up to 12′ wide, 13′-6″ high, 200′ long authorized 24 hour 7 days a week with one civilian escort when traveling during the hours of darkness. Permit loads up to 14′-6″ wide, up to 15′ high, up to 200′ in length, can now travel seven days a week, one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Loads exceeding these dimensions are allowed to travel one half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset Monday through Friday, and one-half hour before sunrise until noon on Saturday. Overweight only are allowed continuous travel if the permit shows all other dimensions as legal.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL ILLINOIS: Permit loads on Expressways in Cook County are restricted to a maximum of 120,000 pounds, 12′ wide and/or 13′-6″. Several special restrictions apply in Cook County, as listed on provision sheets (General Provisions B). Loads over 14′-6″ wide up to and including 16′ wide are limited to the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday in the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, St. Clair and Will. Over 16′ wide may have additional restrictions. No travel from noon the day before major holidays or holiday weekends.
Illinois Toll Roads: Maximum width is 10′ except 12′ is allowed on sections that carry I-80 (near Indiana line) and US51 (near Wisconsin line). Gross weight 80,001 – 104,000 costs about $35.00; 104,001 – 120,000 is around $150.00. Maximum gross weight allowed is 120,000. Length exceeding 100′ needs prior approval and special permit. Maximum height 14′-6″; over 13′-6″ is $15.00 extra.
Illinois ESCORTS REQUIREMENT
Length:
- Over 110′ – one escort
- over 145′ – three escorts
- over 200′ – State Police
Width:
- Over 14′-6″ – one escort
- Over 16′ – three escorts
- Over 18′ – Illinois State Police escorts
Height:
- Over 14′-6″ – one escort w/ high pole
- Over 16′ – route survey to get permit & one escort
- over 18′ – two escorts & State Police
Note: Loads exceeding the any two of the above dimensions – two escorts.
MISCELLANEOUS: Lift axles are not considered for routine issuance. Blades, buckets, counterweights, etc. may be attached. Combination loads cannot be permitted for two over dimensions on two different pieces (example: cannot permit a load with over width dozer and
over height backhoe on same load).
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required on the extremities of all oversize vehicles or loads and all protruding objects. “Oversize Load” signs are required on loads over 10′ wide, 14′-6″ high and/or 75′ long. All oversize/overweight permit loads must display an operable oscillating, rotating or flashing amber light or lights on the tractor. Size of the light(s) is not specified, but it must be visible from both sides and the front, and must be strong enough to be seen for at least 500 feet in the daytime. When visibility of the light is blocked from the rear, and for loads over 80′ long or combinations over 100′ long require a second light is required mounted 10′ of rear of the object, mounted as high as practical over it, is required.
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Operating without the required oversize/overweight permits can result in legal penalties and fines. Additionally, vehicles found to be in violation may be subject to impoundment or delayed until proper permits are obtained. Operating without permits also poses safety risks and can damage infrastructure, leading to potential liability for the vehicle operator or owner.
A: Yes, oversize/overweight permits are typically issued for a specific duration. The duration can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the load. Permits may be issued for a single trip, a specific period (e.g., one day, one week), or for an extended period (e.g., one year) in some cases.
We need oversize/overweight permits for several reasons:
Safety: Oversize and overweight vehicles may pose a risk to road safety due to their increased dimensions and weight. Permits ensure that these vehicles adhere to specific safety regulations, such as using appropriate warning signs and flags, having proper lighting and marking, and following designated travel routes.
Infrastructure preservation: Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure have weight and size limitations to prevent damage. Oversize/overweight permits help regulate and manage the use of these structures to minimize the risk of structural damage.
Efficient transportation: Some loads, such as construction equipment, oversized machinery, or components of large structures, cannot be broken down into smaller parts. Oversize/overweight permits allow the transportation of these items, ensuring efficient movement of goods and materials.