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Vermont DOT #:+1 802-496-3972

PERMITS:

Vermont oversize permits are valid for a duration of ten travel days and must be obtained prior to entering the state.

OPERATING TIME:

Travel is allowed from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. For loads exceeding 10’ 6” in width, 100’ in length, or 108,000 pounds gross, weekend travel is prohibited. Movement may be restricted on Friday afternoons between July 1st and Labor Day. Overweight loads, capable of traveling with the traffic flow, are not bound to daylight travel restrictions.

RESTRICTED TRAVEL:

Permits for loads not originating or delivering in Vermont are only issued if travel through Vermont is the most direct route. Vermont aims to avoid permitting loads not originating or ending in the state. Unless otherwise posted, speeds should not exceed 45 miles per hour on state highways for loads exceeding 90,000 pounds or 10 feet in width, overheight, or over 75’ in length. No travel is permitted on holidays for loads over 10’ 6” in width, 100’ in length, or 108,000 pounds gross.

LEGAL DIMENSIONS FOR VERMONT OVERSIZE PERMITS

Length:

  • 53′ semi-trailer on Interstate and designated highways (43′ Kingpin to center of rear axle)
  • 75′ overall length
  • 48′ trailer on non-designated highways

Width: 

8’6″

Height: 

13’6

Weight: 

80,000 Gross

  • Single – 20,000 designated highways, 22,400 other roads
  • Tandem – 34,000 designated highways, 36,000 other roads
  • Tridem – Federal Bridge Formula (34,000 for 8′ axle spacing, 42,500 for 9′ of spacings)
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Vermont Oversize Permits

ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS

Length: 

99′

Overhang: 

Not to exceed one-third the length of the load.

Width:

 14’11”

Height:

13’11”

Weight:

 “Department decides on case-by-case basis.”

Loads exceeding these dimensions or exceeding 150,000 pounds gross weight are treated as super loads and require an engineering review for state highways. This can take up to 10 working days.

The costs for an engineering review are:

  • $800 for loads under 150,000 pounds gross
  • $2000 for loads from 150,001 to 200,000 pounds gross
  • And even higher for heavier loads

ESCORTS REQUIREMENTS FOR VERMONT OVERSIZE PERMITS

Length:

 At 80′ or greater – 1 escort

Overhang: 

At 15′ or greater – 1 escort

Note: A second escort may be required at state’s discretion.

Width:

 At 12′ or greater – 1 escort

Height: 

Usually not required (over 14′ height is very restricted)

SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS:

An “Oversize Load” sign is mandatory on the front of any oversize vehicle and on the rear of the vehicle or load for all oversize moves. Flags (at least 18″ square) must be mounted on the corners and extremities of overwidth and overlength loads or vehicles. For overlength loads or rear overhang exceeding 4 feet, one flag should be displayed at the end of the overhang if it is less than 2 feet wide, and two flags if the overhang is 2 feet wide or greater. Vehicles with a width of 12 feet or more or an overall length of 80 feet or greater require a flashing amber light on the towing vehicle. Signs are not necessary for movements that are overweight only.