New Jersey oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in New Jersey.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ semitrailer in combination · 62′ combination where the 40′ vehicle limit applies |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
What Pro adds for New Jersey
- 4 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 4 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 3 published fee lines and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 4 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- 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
- 3 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 New Jersey?
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Which holidays block oversize moves in New Jersey?
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How much is a New Jersey oversize permit?
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Sources
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.12, escort vehicle requirements
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.6, permit fees
- N.J.A.C. 13:18-1.11, invalidity of oversize permits
- N.J.S.A. 39:3-84, dimensional and weight limitations
- NJDOT Commercial Vehicle Size and Weight Guidebook (escorts, fees, travel, contact)
- NJDOT Oversize/Overweight Permit Reference Guide
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Overdimensional Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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