Florida oversize load rules

Escort (pilot car) requirements

• At least 1 escort: in front on two-lane roads, behind on four-lane divided. 2 escorts on lanes under 12′, bridges under 30′ curb to curb, or high-traffic roads unless the load has 4 warning lights (over 12′ to 14′ wide)
• 2 qualified escorts, front and rear (over 14′ to 16′ wide)
• Over 16′ wide: local moves only. 2 qualified escorts on limited access highways by day; 1 police and 1 qualified escort at night; 2 police escorts on other state roads
• Front escort with height pole (over 14′6″ to 16′ high)
• Police escort plus a qualified escort with height pole; utility crews where the load meets wires or signals (over 16′ high, local moves only)
• 1 qualified escort (over 95′ long)
• 2 qualified escorts, or 1 on limited access highways (over 150′ long)
• Police escort plus 1 qualified escort (over 250′ long)
• Truck tractor semitrailers with three points of articulation are allowed up to 105′ without an escort.

Superloads

Florida has no single superload number. Loads over 16′ wide or 16′ high are limited to local moves, reviewed by the district traffic office and escorted by police. Over 22′ wide or 18′ high, the permit request needs an affidavit that the route has enough clearance.

Permit fees

Trip permits are valid for the routes and dates on the permit.