Wisconsin oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Wisconsin.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 75′ tractor-semitrailer · 70′ two-vehicle combination · 45′ single vehicle |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
At a glance
| Escorts | 7 escort rules, starting at 15′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 4 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 7 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- 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
- 4 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 Wisconsin?
Over 15′ wide, over 140′ long, or over 16′ high (a pole vehicle). Between 12′1″ and 15′ wide, only on WisDOT's listed escort highways.
Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Wisconsin?
Loads within 12′ wide, 13′6″ high and 150′ long largely can. Larger loads are stopped from Saturday noon until Sunday sunrise and from 4–8 PM on Sundays.
How much is a Wisconsin oversize permit?
$15 to $25 for a dimension-only single trip; overweight single trips run $20 to $85 up to 150,000 lb.
Sources
- Wisconsin DMV hours of operation for oversize/overwidth permitted vehicles
- WisDOT escort grid (PDF)
- Wisconsin DMV single trip permit information MV2600 (fees) (PDF)
- Wisconsin DMV, determine if a permit is required (legal limits)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Wisconsin DMV Oversize/Overweight Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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