Nevada oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Nevada.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 14′ |
| Length | 70′ overall · 10′ front or rear overhang |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
At a glance
| Escorts | 5 escort rules, starting at 12′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 3 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 1 published fee line |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 5 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 3 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
- 1 published fee lines with links to the fee schedule
- Validity periods and add-on charges
Common questions
When does a load need a pilot car in Nevada?
Over 12′ wide on two- and three-lane roads or at night, over 14′ wide anywhere (following car), over 16′ wide (both), over 15′6″ high (clearance pole) or over 110′ long.
What is a superload in Nevada?
Over 17′ wide on two- or three-lane highways, over 19′ wide on four-lane highways, over 18′ high, over 200′ long or over 500,000 lb. Apply at least 10 business days ahead.
Are there I-15 restrictions for wide loads in Nevada?
Yes. Between Las Vegas and the California line, width is capped at 12′ northbound on Friday afternoons and southbound on Sunday afternoons.
Sources
- NDOT over-dimensional vehicle permits
- NAC 484D.670, pilot cars
- NAC 484D.655, single-trip permit maximum dimensions
- NAC 484D.645, conditions of permits for oversized loads
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Nevada DOT Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permits (Carson City) before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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