Georgia oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Georgia.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 100′ overall, including overhang |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
Travel restrictions
- 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset
- Permits are not valid 6–9 AM or 4–6 PM, Monday through Friday
- No travel inside I-285 unless picking up or delivering inside it
- No travel on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas
- No travel in fog, snow or icy conditions
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- Two-lane roads: front escort plus rear escort or amber lights · four-lane: rear escort · interstate: rear escort or amber lights (over 12′ to 14′8″ wide)
- Front and rear escorts on two-lane roads; rear escort on interstates (over 14′8″ to 16′ wide)
- Over 16′ wide: GDOT sets escorts case by case and may require a police escort
- Front escort with height sensor (15′6″ or higher)
- Rear escort or amber light (over 75′ to 100′ long)
- Rear escort vehicle (over 100′ to 125′ long)
- Front and rear escorts (over 125′ long)
- Houses require front and rear police escorts.
Superloads
Standard single-trip permits cover up to 16′ wide and high and 150,000 lb. Superload Single covers over 16′ or 150,001–180,000 lb and can take 3 days. Superload Plus (over 180,000 lb) needs bridge analysis and can take 3 weeks. Mega loads of 300,000 lb and up need outside engineering and at least 30 business days.
Permit fees
| Standard single trip (to 16′ W/H, 150,000 lb) | $30 |
|---|---|
| Superload Single (over 16′, or 150,001–180,000 lb) | $125 |
| Superload Plus (over 180,000 lb) | $500 |
| Mega Load (300,000 lb and up) | $500 |
| Standard annual (12′ W, 14′6″ H, 100′ L, 100,000 lb) | $150 |
Single-trip permits are valid 10 days, not counting Sundays or holidays.
Common questions
Can oversize loads drive through Atlanta?
Not inside I-285 unless the load is picking up or delivering inside the perimeter. Permits are also not valid during the 6–9 AM and 4–6 PM weekday rush.
When does a load need a pilot car in Georgia?
Over 12′ wide, 15′6″ high or 75′ long. The number and position of escorts depends on the road type and how far past each threshold the load is.
What weight makes a Georgia load a superload?
Over 150,000 lb gross. Over 180,000 lb is a Superload Plus that requires bridge analysis.
Sources
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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