New York City Oversize / Overweight Permits Guide - OmniPermits
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New York City Oversize Permit Information

Permits

New York City requires two permits: one for entering the city and one for exiting the city.

Each permit is valid for a single move during the approved time frame. Permit applications must be submitted at least two business days prior to the move. For example, if an application is submitted on Monday, the NYC DOT will review it on Tuesday, and the move may be approved for Wednesday.

Operating Times

Vehicle Movement Schedule

Monday
  • 12:01 AM – 5:30 AM
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (available only for vehicles not exceeding 99'11" L × 10'0" W × 14'0" H and 120,000 lbs GVW)
  • 10:00 PM (Monday) – 5:30 AM (Tuesday)
Tuesday
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (available only for vehicles not exceeding 99'11" L × 10'0" W × 14'0" H and 120,000 lbs GVW)
  • 10:00 PM (Tuesday) – 5:30 AM (Wednesday)
Wednesday
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (available only for vehicles not exceeding 99'11" L × 10'0" W × 14'0" H and 120,000 lbs GVW)
  • 10:00 PM (Wednesday) – 5:30 AM (Thursday)
Thursday
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (available only for vehicles not exceeding 99'11" L × 10'0" W × 14'0" H and 120,000 lbs GVW)
  • 10:00 PM (Thursday) – 5:30 AM (Friday)
Friday
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (available only for vehicles not exceeding 99'11" L × 10'0" W × 14'0" H and 120,000 lbs GVW)
Saturday
  • 12:01 AM – 5:30 AM

Note

Daytime movement requests (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) may be denied by the NYC DOT due to route restrictions. In such cases, travel will only be permitted during nighttime hours.

For certain routes, daytime travel may not be approved if the load exceeds 9'6" in width or 80,000 lbs GVW.

Restrictions

  • No travel is permitted from 5:30 AM Saturday until 12:01 AM Monday.
  • Travel is prohibited on major holidays and holiday weekends.

Speed Limits

Must travel 10 MPH below city speed limit.

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Call: 224-998-3880

Legal Dimensions

The legal maximum dimensions and weight are:

  • Width: 8'0"
  • Height: 13'6"
  • Length: 35'0" for single-unit vehicles
  • Length: 55'0" for tractor-trailer combinations
  • Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW (or as limited by the Federal Bridge Formula)

Escort Requirements

  • Over 10'6" wide and/or over 65'0" long: 1 pilot/escort vehicle
  • Over 14'0" high: 1 pilot/escort vehicle
  • Over 99,999 lbs GVW: 1 pilot/escort vehicle
  • Over 100'0" long, 14'0" wide, 14'0" high, and/or 100,000 lbs GVW: 2 pilot/escort vehicles

Route Survey Requirements

A route survey is required before a permit can be issued for:

  • Width: 12'0" and greater
  • Height: 14'0" and greater
  • Length: 80'0" and greater
  • Weight: 120,000 lbs and greater

Safety Requirements

All permitted vehicles and loads must display:

  • "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs
  • Red or orange warning flags measuring 18" × 18"

These safety devices must remain in place during all permitted movements.

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*$25 service fee for each particular permit