Oversize permits differ depending on your state. In fact, it’s not just confined to the state, as some oversize permits can differ from county to county. The same is also true for regulation and legal dimensions, as discussed on our Oversize Regulations page.
To assist with the organized chaos that are state laws, we have created this page, where you can discover the oversize permits needed in each state.
Oversize Permits
What follows is a complete list of 49 states (excluding Hawaii), each one of which contains information on oversize permits. Some of these are very similar, and there aren’t a great number of changes throughout. But it’s important to understand the specifics and adhere to them. This information is updated regularly.
Alabama
Permits: Required upon entering the state. All oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Travel not allowed during major holidays, as well as holiday weekends. No travel allowed on Sunday.
Time of Operation: Travel during daylight hours allowed from Monday to Saturday.
Alaska
Permits: Valid for three days, but if you require more than this then your request should be granted.
Restrictions: No travel on Sunday.
Time of Operation: Travel during daylight hours allowed from Monday to Saturday.
Arizona
Permits: Valid for 4 days. Extensions can be purchased.
Restrictions: Certain loads and sizes are blocked from specific roads, namely those focused on busy metropolitan areas.
Time of Operation: Travel during daylight hours allowed. Continuous travel granted for trucks that fall under a certain classification.
Arkansas
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: Movement through metropolitan areas is restricted to specific times. Travel is restricted completely during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Travel allowed from sunrise to sunset. Some trucks may be allowed continuous travel, depending on the load.
California
Permits: Oversize permits are valid for three days in the Golden State.
Restrictions: There are a number of restrictions in place regarding the time and the location of travel.
Time of Operation: Continuous travel is allowed, providing there are no escorts and that it meets other specifications.
Colorado
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Permits are required for some areas and detours may be needed to avoid low bridges.
Time of Operation: It is possible to travel at night if certain conditions are met, including proper lighting.
Connecticut
Permits: Oversize permits are valid for a total of three days in this state.
Restrictions: There are few restrictions, if any, in place.
Time of Operation: Only weekday travel is allowed, and only during the daylight hours.
Delaware
Permits: Valid for three days.
Restrictions: Restrictions are in place to stop travel during certain holidays.
Time of Operation: Only weekday travel is allowed, and only during the daylight hours.
Florida
Permits: Valid for five days.
Restrictions: Curfews are in place to stop travel in certain locations during certain times.
Time of Operation: Weekend travel is possible if the freight meets certain requirements, but travel is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
Georgia
Permits: The permits here are some of the longest as they are valid for ten days.
Restrictions: Some movement is restricted in Atlanta, and all movement is stopped on Sunday.
Time of Operation: Some trucks are allowed continuous travel, most can only travel from Monday through to Saturday.
Idaho
Permits: Valid for five days.
Restrictions: Restrictions are in place to limit travel in certain areas and during certain times.
Time of Operation: Travel allowed during daylight hours, including the weekend.
Illinois
Permits: Valid for five days.
Restrictions: Certain roads have a weight limit, while others have a height limit.
Time of Operation: If your load meets a certain set of criteria then you can travel 7 days a week.
Indiana
Permits: Oversize permits are valid for as long as 15 days in Indiana.
Restrictions: Travel not allowed during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Some trucks can travel 7 days a week, providing they meet certain specifications.
Iowa
Permits: Valid for five days.
Restrictions: Curfews are placed on busy roads to limit congestion.
Time of Operation: If your load meets a certain set of criteria then you can travel 7 days a week.
Kansas
Permits: Valid for 7 days.
Restrictions: No travel on holidays.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, but with limitations regarding the time of travel.
Kentucky
Permits: Valid for 10 days.
Restrictions: Limitations on the use of certain roads.
Time of Operation: Superloads, and loads falling below a certain criteria, have restrictions on when and where they can travel. Others can travel 24/7.
Louisiana
Permits: Permits can be tailored to meet specific needs, most last for 3 days.
Restrictions: Certain bridges are out of bounds and there are also some restrictions regarding time.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours; 7 days a week.
Maine
Permits: Maine oversize permits last for 7 days.
Restrictions: No travel during busy times and bad weather.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, except during the summer months.
Maryland
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: No travel during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Monday through to Friday daylight hours, as well as the morning of Saturday.
Massachusetts
Permits: Massachusetts oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: No travel on major holidays.
Time of Operation: Most travel is from Monday through to Saturday, although this can change depending on the vehicle.
Michigan
Permits: Michigan oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Certain counties are restricted for certain loads.
Time of Operation: Some weekend travel allowed. Only daylight hours.
Minnesota
Permits: Minnesota oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: No travel during many major holidays and minor holiday weekends.
Time of Operation: Sunrise to sunset from Monday to Saturday.
Mississippi
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No Sunday travel allowed.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours, Monday through to Saturday.
Missouri
Permits: Valid for 7 days.
Restrictions: No travel on major holidays.
Time of Operation: Sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.
Montana
Permits: Oversize permits range from 3 to 5 days in this state.
Restrictions: Travel restrictions are in place during rush hour on certain roads.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours, 7 days a week.
Nebraska
Permits: Valid for 10 days.
Restrictions: No travel on major holidays.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours, 7 days a week. Continuous travel for certain loads.
Nevada
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Certain toll roads have restrictions and curfews in place.
Time of Operation: No restrictions regarding travel time for overweight loads.
New Hampshire
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No travel on Sunday or during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Monday through to Saturday. Travel stops Saturday afternoon.
New Jersey
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No travel on Sunday or during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Monday through to Saturday. Travel stops Saturday afternoon.
New Mexico
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No travel through certain counties during certain times.
Time of Operation: Monday through to Saturday, daylight hours.
New York
Permits: New York oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: No travel through certain districts for loads of a certain size.
Time of Operation: Begins 30 minutes after sunrise and ends 30 minutes before sunset.
North Carolina
Permits: North Carolina oversize permits are valid for 10 days.
Restrictions: Loads more than 10 feet in width are not allowed in certain districts, or within 10 miles of them.
Time of Operation: Monday to Saturday, daylight hours. No travel on Sunday.
North Dakota
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No travel during major holidays.
Time of Operation: Sunrise to sunset, some limits on weekend travel for large loads.
Ohio
Permits: Ohio oversize permits are valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Certain load sizes are restricted in certain areas.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, daylight hours only.
Oklahoma
Permits: Oklahoma oversize permits are valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: No travel on major holidays.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Oregon
Permits: Valid for 10 days.
Restrictions: Many travel restrictions in place on large loads.
Time of Operation: Monday to Saturday, morning until night.
Pennsylvania
Permits: Valid for 7 days.
Restrictions: No travel on major holidays.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours from Monday to Friday.
Rhode Island
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Movement restricted a day before a holiday and during a holiday.
Time of Operation: Only weekdays and daylight hours.
South Carolina
Permits: Valid for 7 days.
Restrictions: Travel restricted during certain holidays.
Time of Operation: Monday through to Saturday.
South Dakota
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: Few restrictions in place.
Time of Operation: Daylight hours, 7 days a week.
Tennessee
Permits: Valid for 6 days.
Restrictions: Restrictions in place near city limits.
Time of Operation: Continuous travel allowed for overweight vehicles.
Texas
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Few restrictions, but all are listed on the permit.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, daylight hours only.
Utah
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Restrictions placed on trucks of a certain size.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, daylight hours.
Vermont
Permits: Valid for 10 days.
Restrictions: The size of the load will determine the restrictions.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week for some loads, restrictions on others.
Virginia
Permits: Valid for 13 days.
Restrictions: Curfews are in place around certain areas.
Time of Operation: Continuous travel for overweight loads.
Washington
Permits: Valid for 3 days.
Restrictions: Curfews are in place around certain areas.
Time of Operation: 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset.
West Virginia
Permits: Valid for 5 days.
Restrictions: Travel not allowed during holidays.
Time of Operation: Overweight can travel sunrise to sunset from Monday to Friday. Restrictions on other loads.
Wisconsin
Permits: Valid for 14 days.
Restrictions: Most travel is not allowed during holidays, but some overweight loads can apply for an exception.
Time of Operation: 24/7 travel allowed for overweight loads.
Wyoming
Permits: Permits only valid for 1 day trips.
Restrictions: Few restrictions are in place.
Time of Operation: Holiday travel is allowed, providing the load does not require an escort.