![]() Length: Over 75′ – 1 escort pilot car or amber light* at each corner of the rear of the load.(Escort may be required for 15′ or greater when traveling through larger cities). Height: Over 15’6″ – 1 escort pilot car with a height pole.Over 16′ – 2 escort pilot car and 1 Police vehicle. Width: Over 12′ up to & including 14’8″ – 1 rear escort pilot car or amber light* on Interstate or limited access highway 2 escort pilot cars (or 1 escort pilot car and rear amber light*) on 2-lanes over 14’8″ up to and including 16’–1 escort pilot car on Interstate or limited access highway 2 escort pilot cars on 2-lane road.Loads exceeding these dimensions or weights have to be applied for as Super Loads. Weight: 80,000 Gross Single – 20,340 Tandem – 34,000 Tridem – depends on spacing, not more than 20,340 on any axle.Length: 75′ (including overhang) is legal with 48′ to 53′ trailer, 60′ overall on some non-designated routes.Width: 8’6″ (8′ on some non-designated).The vehicle must have the following characteristics: Monday through Friday in the area bounded by I-285. No travel is allowed in Atlanta, between 7:00 a.m. with legal dimensions may have continuous travel, except holidays (must be requested when the oversize permit is ordered). Travel is allowed a one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset, seven days a week. Oversize Permits are valid for 10 days in this state. Must complete a defensive driving course approved by the national safety council, or an equivalent course.ĭept.Georgia Georgia Oversize Information Permits Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle OperatorĮscort vehicle operators will be required to obtain an approved certification prior to performing duties of an escort vehicle. 2 (min.) Red flags mounted to the top of vehicle Escort vehicle id sign-minimum 8” x 12”-displayed on each side of vehicle (name, city & state of company/owner of vehicle)ġ4. Traffic wand flashlight w/ safety nose cone + spare batteriesġ3. 8 red-burning flares, glow sticks or equivalent illumination device.ĩ. 9 (at least) bi-directional retroreflective triangles-minimum 17”arm length & minimum arm width of 2”.ħ. Vest or high visibility clothing-orange, yellow, yellow green or fluorescent versions of these colors.Ħ. Stop/Slow Paddle: the sign shall be at least 18”x 18” ( or a 24”x 24” sign or high-intensity flashing stop/slow paddle) with 6 inch high letters, octagonal, and should be mounted on a rigid handle. Outside rear-view mirrors, located on each side of the vehicleģ. * Need a permit from DPS, PO Box 101072, Atlanta, GA 30392 (678)413-8786 (fee: $2.00/year)įlags : Color-Red Size-18” square Mounting locations-Top of vehicle 45 degree angle, not extending more than 6” beyond vehicle.Ģ. o r equivalent 4” strobe light visible at least ¼ mile Lights : Amber light or strobe light (8” in diameter min.) located on top of vehicle w/ candlepower of 35,000 (min.) and 80 revolutions/min. Size: 6’ x 1’ black letters 8” x 4” (min.) on orange or federal yellow background saying “OVERSIZE LOAD” Signs : Mounted on front of front escort/on back of rear escort. General : Must be a pickup or an automobile * 15’+ high requires a front escort w/ height sensor when traveling through larger cities where traffic signals may be encountered. Curfews : 7-9am & 4-6pm M-Fġ front w/height pole when over 15'6" high. No travel into/through Atlanta area bounded by I-285 unless picking up or delivering in the city. Prohibited holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas Permitted loads in excess of 12’ wide - No Travel when visibility is less than 600’ or windspeed is greater than 25 mph ![]() Insurance company: name, policy number, expiration dateġ/2 hour after sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunset Monday-Saturday
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