State Oversize & Pilot Car Requirements
A quick reference for carriers planning oversize moves: legal limits, PEVO certification, and where to get permits in every state.
What counts as oversize?
Loads wider than 8 ft 6 in, taller than the state's legal height, or longer than legal length typically need a permit.
Permits come first
Each state issues its own permit. The permit lists the exact route, hours, and escort requirements for your load.
When pilot cars are needed
Escort thresholds vary by width, height, length, and road type. Your permit is the final word.
| State / Province | Legal width | Legal height | PEVO certification | Escort triggers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Alaska | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Arizona | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Arkansas | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| California | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Colorado | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Connecticut | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Delaware | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Florida | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Georgia | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Hawaii | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Idaho | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Illinois | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Indiana | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Iowa | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Kansas | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Kentucky | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Louisiana | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Maine | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Maryland | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Massachusetts | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Michigan | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Minnesota | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Mississippi | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Missouri | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Montana | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Nebraska | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Nevada | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| New Hampshire | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| New Jersey | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| New Mexico | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| New York | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| North Carolina | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| North Dakota | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Ohio | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Oklahoma | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Oregon | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Pennsylvania | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Rhode Island | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| South Carolina | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| South Dakota | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Tennessee | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Texas | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Utah | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Vermont | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Virginia | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| Washington | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Required | Check with the state permit office |
| West Virginia | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Wisconsin | 8 ft 6 in | 13 ft 6 in | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| Wyoming | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft | Not typically | Check with the state permit office |
| AlbertaComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| British ColumbiaComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| ManitobaComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| New BrunswickComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| Newfoundland and LabradorComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| Northwest TerritoriesComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| Nova ScotiaComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| NunavutComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| OntarioComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| Prince Edward IslandComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| QuebecComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| SaskatchewanComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
| YukonComing soon | — | — | — | Check with the state permit office |
General reference only. Rules change often. Always follow your issued permit and confirm with the state permit office.