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Adelanto (CA) Oversize/Overweight Permit And Regulations

Note: For state regulations, see OD Regulations By State


Weight and Dimension Restrictions

Oversized Load Permit needed if:

  • Over 65' long;
  • Over 80,000 lbs. Gross Weight;
  • Over 14' high;
  • Over 8'6" wide.

Weekend Moves

  1. Single Trip Permits only No Annuals;
  2. With California Highway Patrol Escort movement can by anywhere in City hours to be determined by escorting officers. Night Movement allowed upon request, single trip permits only "Night Movement authorized anytime after 12:01 am. Equipment and load must be lighted throughout to protect the traveling public. Summer restrictions for (Overweight): "Overweight travel is permitted on City Road from Sunrise until 10:00 am only from June 1st through October 15th. 

Overhead Clearance 

When height of load exceeds legal limit, it becomes the responsibility of the permittee to check all underpasses, over crossings, bridges, overhead wires or other structures for impaired vertical clearance and to arrange clearance or request alternate routing before commencing travel.  

Movement during Darkness

"Darkness" is defined in Section 280 of the CVC as being"...any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise...". Reference to "sunset" and/or "sunrise" on the permit includes this on e-half hour grace period before and after sunrise and sunset.

For City of Adelanto Oversize and Overweight Permit General Provisions see https://www.adelantoca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/152/Requirements-and-Provisions-for-Transportation-Permit-Wide-Load--PDF?bidld=