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Ultimate Guide To Ohio Oversize Permits
Exploring Ohio oversize permits regulations is crucial for transporting large loads within the state. Understanding Ohio overweight permit requirements, Ohio oversize provisions, and regulations ensures compliance and smooth operations for carriers. Proper adherence to these guidelines facilitates efficient and legal transport.
ohio DOT information
| Phone Number | (614) 351-2300 |
| Opening Time | 07:30 am |
| Closing Time | 04:30 pm |
| Permit Status | Auto Issue |
| Over Dimensional Fee | $75.00 |
ohio oversize Permits validity
Ohio Oversize Permits are valid for five days and must be obtained before entering the state.
operating time of ohio oversize permits
Travel with Ohio Oversize Permits is allowed from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, including weekends, for loads up to 12 feet wide. For loads exceeding 12 feet in width, travel is allowed until 3:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and on Fridays from April 1 through November 30. Continuous travel is permitted for overweight loads that are not over 53 feet in length and can maintain the traffic pace.
restricted travel at ohio
Vehicles or loads over 12 feet in width face restrictions in various counties from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A detailed list of these counties is available in the Ohio Provisions Form OS-1A, which must accompany the permit. Ohio Oversize Regulations prohibit travel for oversize and overweight loads starting at noon the day before major holidays until sunrise the following weekday. Deviations from the authorized route for fuel or food are not permitted unless explicitly included in the permit.
ohio oversize permits turnpikes
Drivers must call from designated pullover areas for Turnpike clearance. Permits are issued at the entering toll plaza. Continuous travel is allowed for loads up to 10 feet wide. Loads over 11 feet in width or 112 feet in length require a pilot car and prior authorization. Maximum height is 13 feet 6 inches during construction season and 14 feet otherwise, with pre-approval required for heights over 112 feet. Maximum gross weight without pre-approval is 90,000 pounds. Typical toll charges are about $20 for a standard trip, $10 for overwidth, and an additional $10 for lengths over 75 feet. Overweight charges of approximately $70 apply for loads up to 90,000 pounds.
Call (832) 454-5883 For Permit Consultation
legal dimensions for ohio oversize permits
| Width | 8’6″ |
| Height | 13’6 |
| Overhang | 53’ total length of the semi-trailer and load including rear overhang (overhang off the front of the trailer does not count). |
| Weight | 80,000 lbs. of gross weight Single – 20,000 lbs. Tandem – 34,000 lbs. Tridem – 48,000 lbs. |
| Length | 53′ semi-trailer and load |
routine limits for ohio overweight permits regulations
| Height | 14’6″ Ohio won’t permit a load over 14’6″ of overall height on a step deck when it could be on a lower trailer. Any transport over 14’10” tall is required to coordinate the move with the owners of all overhead signs, signals, utilities, etc., which may obstruct safe, clear movement. Heights over 15’6″ are not permitted in Ohio. |
| Weight | Single – 29,000 lbs. with a distance of at least 16’ from an adjacent axle. Tandem – 46,000 lbs. (4’0″ to 4’5″ spacing) to 47,000 (4’6″ to 5’5″ spacing) Tridem – 60,000 lbs. (4’1″ spacing) Quad – 80,000 lbs. (4’1” spacing) |
| Length | No limits are set for Ohio oversize provisions |
| Width | 14’ |
Note
Overweight loads in Ohio necessitate all axles to be lowered. Lift axles must support a weight within 2,000 pounds of the amount borne by adjacent fixed axles. Notably, Ohio no longer enforces the prerequisite for lift axle controls to be situated outside the truck cab.
Loads exceeding these dimensions are considered Superloads.
Escorts requirements for over dimensional loads
| Width Over 13’ | 1 Front On 2-Lane Highways | 1 Rear On 4-Lane Highways |
| Width Over 14’6” | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Width Over 16’ | 2 (Front & Rear) + Police |
| Height Over 14’6” | 1 Front W/ High Pole |
| Height Over 14’10” | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Length Over 90′ | 1 Rear |
| If Transport Meets More Than One Of The Above Conditions | 2 (Front & Rear) |
Miscellaneous Information For Ohio Oversize Provisions
A dozer with a blade over 12 feet in width is limited to a 25-mile radius unless equipped with a traffic protector device. Blades over 14 feet in width must use a traffic protector or be transported separately. Utility poles and steel pipes are exempt from length permits, but beams and other materials are not.
Signs, Flags & Lights
An “Oversize Load” sign is required on both the front and rear of vehicles when the load exceeds 10 feet in width, 14 feet 6 inches in height, or the legal length. Flags must be displayed on all oversized vehicles and loads, with specific placements for Overwidth and Overlength loads. Overhangs should be illuminated at night, and headlights must be on during movement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At what times are you allowed to travel with an Oversize Load in Ohio?
- Weight Limits: 80,000 lbs to 120,000 lbs.
- Travel Time for Loads up to 12 Feet Wide: Permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, including weekends.
- Travel Time for Loads Over 12 Feet Wide: Allowed until 3 pm from Friday to Sunday between April 1 and November 30.
What is the maximum allowed overhang in Ohio?
Vehicles exceeding 10 feet in width, 90 feet in length, or with a rear overhang of more than 4 feet are limited to daylight travel only. Rear overhangs exceeding 15 feet are also restricted to daylight travel and require one rear escort.
What is the maximum load length allowed without a permit?
Generally, the maximum legal load width is 8.5 feet (102 inches), and the maximum height is also 102 inches. The legal length is typically between 48 and 53 feet, with a maximum weight of approximately 46,000 pounds.
