[GMAN]

Each state can have differences in their laws. For instance, Georgia requires you to have a permit if you have a flashing beacon light. It costs $2/per truck. You can have one on the truck, but if it is lit, you are expected to have the permit. Some states will allow you to be no more than 13'6" high, others 14'. Some may require an escort over a certain width, while others may not require an escort for the same load. If they do require an escort, some may require one in front, another one in the rear, others two with one in front and another in the rear. The permit should inform you of what is needed, but it is best to be prepared. Hauling over-sized requires more trip planning.

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Originally Posted by TiredOut

[b][i]I was wondering, on a 102" wide trailer, if the load pertrudes ANY amount whatsoever over the sides of the deck, (detachable lowbed,) is the load considered wide? I'm thinking if it is, it needs to be flagged on all 4 sides of the pertruding object, or machine, and "oversize load" signs need to be displayed front & rear of vehicle, and strobe lights going?

I'm not getting the answers I want from the FMCSA website, or USDOT either. I haven't hauled wide stuff in 15-20 yrs., and forget some, but mostly want to know if anything changed..(DOT change something? Nooooooooo!!!)

Any big load haulers have any input, I'd appreciate it a lot.

I recall anything under 10 feet wide just needs signs, flags, beacons. Over 10 feet, all of the above PLUS a permit and an escort, right? :?:

Thanx in advance... :wink:

-NY, PA, OH and ON require permits for that 10' load. Don't know about other states.
-Permits for the toll roads do not cover state roads and vise versa.
-No escort required.
-Flags required
-Signs required
-OH will not allow eveneing travel with 10' but the others will, providing you have a flashing light (*I think*, better double check this one).

[GMAN]

Some states may not require an escort for interstate or 4 lane roads, but may on 2 lane roads. Each state makes up their own rules. When you plan on running in a state, you should go to their website or contact your permit service. These people should be up to date on current requirements. I think most of the time, they just go to the state web site and quote from that.