South Carolina oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in South Carolina.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ trailer or semitrailer · no overall combination limit · 40′ single vehicle |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross on interstates |
What Pro adds for South Carolina
- 6 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
- 6 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
When does a load need a pilot car in South Carolina?
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Are there weekend restrictions in South Carolina?
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What makes a South Carolina load a superload?
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Sources
- SCDOT Guidelines for Movement of Oversize/Overweight Vehicles (PDF)
- SCDOT OSOW permits and fee schedule
- S.C. Code § 56-5-4030 (width)
- S.C. Code § 56-5-4060 (height)
- S.C. Code § 56-5-4070 (length)
- S.C. Code § 56-5-4140 (weight)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the SCDOT Oversize/Overweight Permit Office before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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