Georgia oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Georgia.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 100′ overall, including overhang |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
What Pro adds for Georgia
- 7 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 6 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 6 published fee lines and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
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
- 6 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
- 6 published fee lines with links to the fee schedule
- Validity periods and add-on charges
Common questions
Can oversize loads drive through Atlanta?
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When does a load need a pilot car in Georgia?
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What weight makes a Georgia load a superload?
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Sources
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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