West Virginia oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in West Virginia.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (8′ on local service routes with lanes under 10′) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ semitrailer, no overall limit on interstates and the National Network · 70′ overall on US and WV routes · 40′ single unit |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross on interstate, US and WV routes · 65,000 lb on local service routes |
What Pro adds for West Virginia
- 2 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 5 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 4 published fee lines and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 2 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 5 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
- 4 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 West Virginia?
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Can oversize loads travel on weekends in West Virginia?
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How much is a West Virginia oversize permit?
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Sources
- WVDOT legal size and weight limits
- WVDOT permit types and fees
- WVDOT hauling permit FAQs
- 157 CSR 5, Traffic and Safety Rules (escorts, travel days, fees)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the West Virginia Division of Highways Hauling Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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