Connecticut oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Connecticut.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 45′ · 53′ trailers with a 43′ kingpin setting |
| Weight | 80,000 lb on 5 or more axles with a 51′ or longer wheelbase |
At a glance
| Escorts | 9 escort rules, starting at 12′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 3 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 9 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 4 restrictions: curfews, night travel, weekends and holidays
- Which ones apply to a given load size
Superloads
- Exact thresholds and what the state requires past them
- Lead times, route surveys and police escort conditions
Permit fees
- 3 published fee lines with links to the fee schedule
- Validity periods and add-on charges
Common questions
When does a load need an escort in Connecticut?
Over 12′ wide, over 14′ high or over 80′ long. From 13′6″ wide, two escorts; from 15′ wide or 120′ long, three.
Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Connecticut?
Only on request and only for loads within 12′ wide, 13′6″ high, 80′ long and 160,000 lb, from daylight to noon Saturday and Sunday.
What is a superload in Connecticut?
Over 150′ long, 16′ wide, 16′ high or 200,000 lb. It needs a certified route survey and moves at night.
Sources
- CTDOT oversize/overweight permit FAQ (escorts, superloads)
- CTDOT oversize/overweight permits (fees, weekend travel, holidays)
- Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-270-18, restrictions on travel time
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the CTDOT Oversize/Overweight Permit Office before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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