District of Columbia Dept. of Highway and Traffic Representative
Address: 941 North Capitol, Ste. 2300, Washington, D.C. 20001
Contact: (202) 442 – 4670
Hours: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. (ET)
Permits
A single trip permit is valid for one (1) trip only, usually five (5) consecutive days.
Weight
| Single | 31,000 per axle |
| Tandem | 31,000 per axle |
| Tridum | 31,000 per axle |
| Quad | 31,000 per axle |
Gross weight: The maximum weight allowed will be considered on a case by case basis. The maximum gross weight allowed depends on where the vehicle will be traveling. No one axle can exceed 31,000 lbs.
Length: The maximum length is determined by the routes traveled. Extreme lengths will require night travel.
Width: The maximum width is determined by the routes traveled. Vehicles will be allowed to travel if the street can handle the width. Extreme widths will require night travel.
Height: The maximum height is determined by overhead clearance. Extreme height will require night travel.
When Escorts are Needed:
On All Highways:
| Width over 12’ | 1 Front |
| Height over 13’6” | 1 Front |
| Length 80’ or more | 1 Front |
| Any axle weight over 31,000 lbs | 1 |
| Weight over 79,000 lbs | 1 Front |
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