Utah oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Utah.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 14′ |
| Length | 53′ trailer |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
What Pro adds for Utah
- 9 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 4 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 1 published fee line and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 9 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- 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
- 1 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 Utah?
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Can oversize loads travel at night in Utah?
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When does Utah require a police escort?
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Sources
- Utah Admin. Code R909-2 (Utah Bulletin text with R909-2-12 to -19)
- Utah Admin. Code R909-2-15, nighttime travel provisions
- UDOT oversize non-divisible load provisions
- UDOT pilot/escort requirements
- UDOT TruckSmart permits (customer service)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the UDOT Motor Carrier Division, Size and Weight Permitting before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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