Rhode Island oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Rhode Island.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ (162 in) |
| Length | 48′6″ semitrailer · 40′ single vehicle · 28′6″ trailers in a three-unit combination |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross under the bridge formula |
At a glance
| Escorts | 4 escort rules, starting at 12′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 0 review triggers () |
| Travel | 5 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 2 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 4 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 5 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
- 2 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 Rhode Island?
At 12′ wide or 80′ long (one escort), and over 14′6″ wide or 90′ long (two escorts). Rear overhangs of 15′ or more also need an escort.
Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Rhode Island?
No. Permit travel is barred from sunset Friday to sunrise Monday.
How much is a Rhode Island oversize permit?
$20 per single move for a nondivisible load, or $100 for an intrastate blanket.
Sources
- 290-RICR-40-00-1, Rules and Regulations Regarding Overweight and Oversize Vehicle Permits
- RIDOT legal and OSOW guide (PDF)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Rhode Island DMV / RIDOT Oversize-Overweight Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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