California Oversize/Overweight Permits by State
The CA DOT is in authority of handling a variety of permits including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, login, phone number operating times and restricted travel for state’s roads.
Contact Transportation Permits For Permits, Call California DOT Office phone Number (515-897-0698)
California Oversize Permits can be ordered at the California state website or by calling Phone Number: 515-897-0698
California Permit Regulatory Office
What are California Oversize Permits?
California Oversize Permits for vehicles and loads exceeding the standard legal size and weight limits on its roads. These licenses guarantee that huge loads be transported effectively and legally, while also security facility integrity and public safety.
– California Single Trip Permits: These permits are issued for one-time travel within the state.
– California Annual Permits: Offers long-term authority for the transportation of heavy loads on a regular basis.
– California Overhang Permits: Control weights that extend beyond the front or rear of the vehicle.
– California Overweight Permits: Allowance for loads that exceed regular weight limitations.
– California Superload Permits: When a load exceeds all dimensional limitations, it is called a super load.
California Permits Validity: California Oversize/Overweight permits are valid for 7 days. California Temporary/Trip/Single -trip permits are valid for a specific period or for one-time travel. A permit is necessary to enter the state.
California Operating Hours: Continuously travel is normally allowed if no escorts are required, the vehicle is kept off state routes, and the vehicle arrangement is no more than two units. Loads must be lightweight for nighttime travel.
California Oversize Permits Restriction for Travel: Loads over 10 feet in width have restricted hours and cannot move Monday through Friday at the following times:
– Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego regions: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
– Los Angeles region: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
– San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM; 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Highway patrol is necessary for loads that are broader or higher than 11 feet. Loads larger than 12′ are restricted to travel between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For further information, please phone 515-897-0698. Holiday travel restrictions are normally only applicable to heavy loads.
California Oversize Permits Escorts
| Length | - Over 100′ in LA city required two escort. - 120 feet to 135 feet required one or more escort. |Overhang| - more than 30’ front or rear required one or more. | Width | - More than 12′ required one or two escort (some local route might be required escort for under 12’ - More than 13' on two lane road required two escort on some routes. - More than 14' 11” on interstate and four lane required two escorts. - More than 16' and over 15’ for two lane road also need at least three CHPs escorts. | Heights | Over 18 feet - one escort with a high pole for utility clearance and route reconnaissance. CHP escorts may also be needed. If escort is required at a lesser height, it must be included on the permit or you may face a fine. Miscellaneous: Empty shipping containers may have a 5-foot rear overhang, whereas loaded containers cannot. Shipping containers cannot violate height restrictions. There is no need to remove the buckets, blades, or counterweights. Blades may be carried on the same trailer as an overweight dozer as long as the permission allows it ("blade detached and reloaded"). Tow-away permits need either a Tow-Away Unit Inspection Report or a Cal-Trans permit and inspection appointment. If the tow-away unit is unregistered, it requires a temporary CA registration, which is provided when the permit is obtained. Four-axle tractors need a CA inspection report or a permit with an inspection appointment. Single-axle jeeps and boosters must undergo a Cal-Trans inspection before being allowed to operate in California. Vehicles exceeding 8'6" broad, 80' long, or with overhangs above 10' are required to show proper signs, flags, and lights. Overweight cargo also need signals. For nighttime driving, amber marker lights must be installed on the load's front corners, visible from the front and sides, and red lights on the rear corners, visible from the back and sides. Los Angeles County mandates amber lights around the whole load at 5' intervals, with red lights at the back no higher than 5' above the ground. If the back overhang is 4 feet or more, at least two lights or a rear light bar are needed at night. A rear light bar is not required during the day unless the load obscures the turn signals and brake lights. In California, trailers longer than 48 feet are not permitted unless the distance from the kingpin to the center of the rear axle is 40 feet or less. Longer trailers are permitted only if the length of the cargo warrants their usage.
California Legal Dimensions and Routine Permit Limits California Legal Dimensions
| Width | 8’6″ | | Height | 14’ for flatbed overheight not allowed | | Length | - 75 feet for designated highways & 65feet for not designated highways - 48 feet (semi-trailer) Instructions: 53-foot semi-trailers are only allowed if the distance between the kingpin to the center of the rear axle does not exceed 40 feet. Longer trailers are allowed only when they needed to transport for some specific load or when the load justifies their usage.| | Weight | 80,000 lbs (gross) Steering axle-12,500lbs - Single axle – 20,000lbs - Tandem axles – 34,000lbs - Tridem – its depends on axles distance, spread axle tandem (10 feet to 10feet 2 inches) is legal 40,000 (20,000-20,000) | | Overhange | 10 feet as the total length, including the overhang, overhange must not exceed 75 feet. |
California Routine Permit Limits
| Width | 15’ | | Height | It depends on route. A flatbed trailer cannot exceed the legal height limit unless the length of the justifies using a flatbed. | | Length | upto 135’ | | Weight | Steering axle-12,500 lbs Single axle-20,000lbs Tandem axle-46,000lbs Tridem axle-58,061 to 60,000| | Overhang | If the rear overhang exceeds the tractor/trailer's total length of 75 feet, California may refuse the permit and require the the load to be transported on a extendable trailer.| These requirements vary based on axle spacing and route. For example, a tridem with 9' spacing can handle up to 59,168 pounds. A spread axle tandem with an 8' to 10'-2" spread has a maximum weight of 40,000 pounds. Tridems with spacing more than 10' (5' - 5') are likewise limited to a maximum of 40,000 pounds. Loads that exceed 15' in width, 17' in height, or 135' in length are designated as super loads.
Category Legal Dimensions Routine Permit Limits
| Width | 8’6″ | 5| | Height | 14’ | Depending on routes| | Length | 48′ (Semi trailer),| 135’ | | Weight | 80,000lbs (gross) | Steering-12,500lbs, Single-20,000lbs, tandem-46,000lbs, Tridem-60-000lbs| Learn more For detailing information
California Oversize All Permit Fees
| Oversize single-trip | $15⁵ | | Oversize 30-day | $30⁵ | | Oversize/overweight single-trip | $75⁵ | | Oversize/overweight 30-day | $75⁵ | | Oversize annual | $360⁵ | | Oversize/overweight annual | $600⁵ |
Category Legal Dimensions Routine Permit Limits
| Width | 8’6″ | 5| | Height | 14’ | Depending on routes| | Length | 48′ (Semi trailer),| 135’ | | Weight | 80,000lbs (gross) | Steering-12,500lbs, Single-20,000lbs, tandem-46,000lbs, Tridem-60-000lbs| Learn more For detailing information
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How to Obtain Arkansas Oversize Permits
- Online: Apply through the Caltrans system website.
- Phone: Contact the permit office at 515-897-0698
- In-Person: Visit Port of Entry locations or the Central Commercial Vehicle Permit Office¹.
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Frequently asked about California Oversize Permits
When the load exceeds legal dimension or size, its called oversize load then you need an oversize permit for operate legally in state or province
You will need an Oversize Permit when your vehicle or load exceeds the legal width, height, length, or weight limits that set by state or provincial guidelines. We can help you determine if your load requires an oversize permit, contact us at 515-897-0698 to get your Oversize or Overweight permit,
Our permit services start at just $25. Prices are depending on configuration of your load or type of permit, the state or province, and the specifics of the load.
Permit processing times is depending by state and province, but we strive to provide fast and reliable services to ensure your permits are ready quickly, often within the same day.
A Superload permit is required for vehicles or loads that are too big or heavy or exceed standard oversize or overweight limits, typically it involving complex routing and special requirements.
