Simplify Your Oversize/Overweight Loads
Dimensions: Width: 8' 6" (8' undesignated roads) Height: 14' Semi Trailer Length: 57' 6"' (non-designated Hwys: 65') Overhang: Rear 7'
Weights: Single Axle: 21,000 lb. Tandem axle: 34,320 lb. Tridem: 34,320 lb. Max Gross Weight: 80,000 lb.
New York Permit Department Contact Information
518-485-2999
Fax: 518-457-9910
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
Escort Requirements
1. Oversized loads less than 12 feet
wide, 80 feet long and 14 feet high -- No escort required.
Exceptions: For a slow
moving vehicle, bridge speed restriction, or an
overhang greater than 10 feet, escort(s) are required.
3. For loads greater than 12 feet wide, 80 feet long
or greater, or if the vehicle is a slow moving vehicle, or bridge speed
restrictions are required, or where the overhang is greater than 10
feet, a rear escort is required on highways of more than two lanes. Two escorts may be required on two lane roads.
4. For vehicle/loads over 16 feet wide on two-lane highways, 18
feet wide or greater on four-lane highways, or 100 feet long or greater
on two-lane highways, 160 feet long or greater on four-lane highways, three escort vehicles (two in front, one in the rear) are required.
5. Escort vehicle drivers and the oversize load driver must be in constant communications at all times.
Note all escort drivers operating in New York must be certified as an escort driver, regardless of state of residency
Police
escorts required when:
1) Vehicle/load exceeds only the length of:
2) Vehicle/load exceeds the width of 16 feet on two-lane highways and 18 feet or greater on four-lane highways.
3) The vehicle/load exceeds 200,000 pounds or the vehicle must cross the center line of a structure.
Maximum Legal weights (State and Designated Highways)
Maximum load per tire 800 pounds per inch width or manufacturer’s tire rating
Maximum wheel loading 11,200 pounds
Maximum weight, one axle 22,400 pounds
Maximum weight, any two axles, less than 8 feet apart 36,000 pounds
Note: Axles less than 46 inches apart, measured from axles' centers, are considered one axle
Maximu , any two consecutive axles 8 to 10 feet apart. 40,000 pounds maximum.
Maximum weight on all axles 80,000 pounds.
For any vehicle or combination of vehicles having a total gross weight less than 71,000 pounds, the higher of the following shall apply:
where W equals overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds, L equals distance in feet from the center of the foremost axle to the center of the rearmost axle of any group of two or more consecutive axles, and N equals number of axles in group under consideration, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load 34,000 pounds each providing the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is thirty-six feet or more.
Maximum Permit Weight Allowed
Types of Divisible Load Overweight Permits
Type 1 (F1):Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs.
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 25,000 pounds
Tandem Group - 47,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 57,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 97,400 pounds
Permitted Gross weight is based on the F1 formula : (1,250 x Wheelbase* ) + 42,500
* Overall Wheelbase in inches is rounded to the nearest whole foot.
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs.
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 25,000 pounds
Tandem Group - 47,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 57,000 pounds
Quad - 62,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 102,000 pounds
Permitted Gross weight is based on the F1 formula : (1,250 x Wheelbase* ) + 42,500
* Overall Wheelbase in inches is rounded to the nearest whole foot.
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs.
Steering axle - 22,400 poundsMax. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs.
Tractor Steering axle - 13,000 pounds
Truck Steering Axle - 17,000 pounds
Any other Single axle - 18,000 pounds
Tandem Group - 42,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 54,000 pounds
Quad - 63,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 117,000 pounds
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs.
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 29,500 pounds
Tandem Group - 59,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 64,000 pounds
Quad - 66,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 79,000 pounds
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 29,500 pounds
Tandem Group - 59,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 64,000 pounds
Quad - 66,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 79,000 pounds
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 22,500 pounds
Tandem Group - 45,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 57,000 pounds
Quad - 62,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 93,000 pounds
Max. Axle and Grouping Weights in Lbs
Steering axle - 22,400 pounds
Any other Single axle - 25,750 pounds
Tandem Group - 48,000 pounds
Tridem Group - 63,000 pounds
Quad - 65,000 pounds
Max. Gross vehicle weight - 120,000 pounds
All Divisible Load Overweight Permit types are “R” (Restricted) permits. All vehicles operating under Divisible Load Overweight permits are prohibited from crossing “R” posted bridges (signed as: No Trucks with “R” Permits) unless the bridge has been officially rated as “Waivered” by the Department. Waivered bridges allow permitted vehicles to cross while operating under Divisible Load Overweight permits, Types; 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 4 or 8 at permitted weights up to 102,000 pounds. No permitted vehicles may cross a Load Posted bridge if the permitted weight exceeds the Posted weight limit of the bridge.
The following requirements must be met for any vehicle or combination of vehicles that are model year 2006 or newer or regardless of model year are applying for or operating under a Type 9 permit.
Vehicles model year 2005 or older have until January 1, 2020 to comply with the above IFV requirements unless they are applying for a type 9 permit. When applying for type 9 permits, regardless of the vehicles model year, all IFV requirements must be met.
Fuel Use Tax Permit
Instead of obtaining an IFTA license and decals and paying fuel use tax by filing a return, you may fulfill your fuel use tax obligations by obtaining a trip permit for each jurisdiction traveled.
For trips in New York State, you may use the New York State fuel use tax trip permit for any vehicle subject to the fuel use tax.
A 72-hour trip permit can be ordered through a service bureau.
New York State charges a fee of $25.00 for a trip permit. The service bureau may charge a fee in addition to the cost of the permit.
You may not apply for more than ten trip permits during a single calendar year.
Highway Use Tax
All vehicles 18,000 pounds and over must have a NY HUT. This permit is available as a temporary that will convert to permanent.
All tractor trailer units that transport any type of fuel must get an AFC permit for trailer as well as a HUT for Power unit. All straight trucks that transport any type of fuel must get an AFC permit only.
New York enforce maximum truck weight laws through fines (there is no explicit reference to jail time). Fines for overweight loads are a function of how overweight the vehicle is. Note: If your truck weight exceeds the maximum weight granted to you in your permit, New York law may treat that as if you were never given a permit. The fines for exceeding weight limits are:
Total Weight of Load (in Pounds)
Greater than (lb.) Less than (lb.) Fine
0 2,000 $50
2,000 3,000 $75
3,000 4,000 $100
4,000 5,000 $200
5,000 6,000 $300
6,000 7,000 $400
7,000 8,000 $500
8,000 9,000 $600
9,000 10,000 $700
10,000 15,000 $1200
15,000 20,000 $1700
20,000 25,000 $2200
25,000 30,000 $2700
30,000 35,000 $3200
35,000 40000 $3700
40,000 45,000 $4200
45,000 50,000 and over $4700
"Oversized Load" Banner Regulations
Vehicle/load greater than 12' and for loads longer than 65' require oversize load warning signs on the front and rear of the vehicle/load. Size: 7' LONG, 18" HIGH Letters: Black, 10" high, 1.41" brush stroke Background: "Highway Yellow"
Flag Requirements
Red or orange fluorescent flags, 18' square, shall be attached to the extremities as well as any protrusions or extensions of the vehicle load.
Warning Lights: Color and Placement
At all times: One (1) amber revolving amber light on top of towing vehicle. For uniform oversize loads at night, use amber lights at the forward corners/extremities, and red lights at the rear corners.
Use amber lights on load extensions on the side of the load. For rear overhang of 2' or less, red lights are required at the corners of the load. If the load extends more than two feet, place red lights at the extreme corners and amber lights every six fee along the sides--at lease one amber light on each side for a load extending more that 2' but not more than 6'.
A
“Permit” authorizes the movement of an oversize and/or overweight
vehicle for a specific time period on permissible hauling days. Special
Hauling permits may also authorize the movement of Manufactured /
Modular homes not included under Building Movement Permits.
A “Permissible Hauling Day” is any normal working day, Monday through Friday, during the daylight hours between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset when weather conditions are favorable.
No movements are allowed on Saturdays*, Sundays or the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day or after 12 noon the day preceding Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. The day preceding means any normal working day, Monday through Fridays.
No travel is allowed at night between the hours of one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise unless otherwise specified.
Over-dimensional and overweight moves that are within 12 feet in width, 85 feet in length, legal height, and which can maintain normal highway speeds may be authorized by permit to move from ½ hour before sunrise until 12 noon on Saturday unless such Saturday falls on a holiday.
Overweight moves that are not over-dimensional and are within 125
percent of legal weight as defined by Section 385 of the new York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law, and which can maintain traffic flow speed, are
not restricted as to times of travel or days of travel as set forth
above.
Metal studded tires may be used provided: the diameter of the studs does not exceed three-eighths of an inch and that they do not protrude beyond the tread surface of such tires more than three thirty-seconds of an inch, and the contact area of which does not exceed three-fourths of one per cent of the total nominal contact area of the tire.
Studded tires are not permitted from the first day of May until the fifteenth day of October.
The weight per inch width of a pneumatic tire on any one wheel of a single vehicle or combination of vehicles, when loaded, shall be not more than 800 lb.
The weight on any one pneumatic tire of a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles, equipped with pneumatic tires, when loaded, shall be not more than 11,200 lb..
The weight on any one axle of a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles, equipped with pneumatic tires, when loaded, shall be not more than 22,400lb..
The weight on any two consecutive axles of a
single vehicle or a combination of vehicles, equipped with pneumatic
tires, when loaded, and when such axles are spaced less than eight feet
from center to center, shall be not more than 36,000 lb.
There are no apparent restrictions.
The department of transportation may issue restrictions when conditions dictate. No information is easily available on seasonal weight restrictions.
New York does issue restrictions to all tractor-trailers during periods of snow and snow removal on major highways. The New York Winter Travel advisory is available at:
For up-to-date road conditions and restrictions, go to New York's "improved Winter Travel Advisory" service at:
The New York State Department of Transportation will issue a blanket permit to certain types of businesses allowing them to exceed axle and GVW limits up to 125 percent of normal limits.
Blanket permits can be issued for a period of 1 month
up to 1 year. Emergency blank permits can also be issued to meet
emergency conditions that allow axle and GVW limits higher than normal
for several vehicle configurations.
Dimensions:
Length: No set amount: state determines on individual basis.
Width: No set amount: state determines on individual basis. NY Thruway – 16′ wide maximum.
Height: 14′ and over (over 13’6 on Thruway) requires a route survey.
Cost:
Annual - $ 360.00 - $ 900 depending on commodity,
Plus Trailer Fees up to $ 20.00 each
Time, it takes to receive: 1 business day
Need to obtain a route? Yes The purpose of work zone traffic control is to provide a safe work
area for workers within the roadway, while facilitating the safe and
orderly flow of traffic through the zone.
Make traffic safety and temporary traffic control an integral and high-priority element of every project from planning through design, construction, and maintenance.
Inhibit traffic movement as little as possible.
Provide clear and positive guidance to drivers as they approach and travel through the temporary traffic control zone.
Establish proper legislative authority to implement and enforce needed traffic regulations, speed zoning, parking controls, and incident management.
Manufactured/Modular Housing 14’0” Wide and Less Permit
Authorizes the movement of mobile/modular housing not over 14’ wide from one specific place to another by approved routes. A “round trip” authorizes the movement of an oversize vehicle from one specific place to another and return hauling the same load or unladen.
Limits:
14’0” Wide
160’0” Combination Length
80’ 0” Maximum home length
14’6” High
80,000 Lbs (Cannot exceed legal weights, including axle groupings)
Valid For: 5 Permissible Hauling Days
Note: An active an active trip permit can be amended one time for a variety of changes.
Fees:
Mail In/CPO Walk In: $40.00
Regional Office: $60.00
Permit Service: $40.00.
Fees do not include any applicable permit service charges.
Amendment Fee: $10.00
16-Foot Manufactured Home Permit
Authorizes the movement of Manufactured or Modular home units, greater than or equal to 14’0” but not greater than 16’0” wide inclusive of eave overhangs, from one specific place to another by approved routes. A “round trip” authorizes the movement of the unit or the unladen trailer to the original point of origin using the original routes.
Limits:
14’1” to 16’0” Wide
160’0” Long
14’6” High
80,000 Lbs (Cannot exceed legal weights, including axle groupings)
Valid For: 5 Permissible Hauling Days
Note: An active an active trip permit can be amended one time for a variety of changes.Fees:
Mail In/CPO Walk In: $40.00
Regional Office: $60.00
Permit Service: $40.00.
Fees do not include any applicable permit service charges.
Amendment Fee: $10.00
Bonding: A surety bond of $10,000.00 per move or $25,000.00 per company must also be on file at the Central Permit Office.