New Jersey oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in New Jersey.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ semitrailer in combination · 62′ combination where the 40′ vehicle limit applies |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
At a glance
| Escorts | 5 escort rules, starting at 14′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 2 review triggers (length, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 5 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 5 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- 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
- 5 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 New Jersey?
Over 14′ wide or over 100′ long needs one escort; over 16′ wide or over 120′ long needs two. New Jersey's width threshold is higher than most neighboring states.
Which holidays block oversize moves in New Jersey?
The six major holidays plus the Friday before Memorial Day, the Friday before Labor Day and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
How much is a New Jersey oversize permit?
$10 for oversize or overweight, $20 for both, plus $1 per foot over 14′ wide or 63′ long, $5 per 2,000 lb overweight, and a $12 plus 5% transaction fee.
Sources
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.12, escort vehicle requirements
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.6, permit fees
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.11, invalidity of oversize permits
- N.J.S.A. 39:3-84, dimensional and weight limitations
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Overdimensional Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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