GEORGIA OVERSIZE PERMITS
Georgia Oversize Permit Requirements
Georgia Office of Permits and Enforcement State Department of Transportation
Address: 935 E. Confederate Building 24, Room 401 Atlanta, GA 30316
Contact: 1 (800) 570-5428
Hours: 7:00 A.M. – 4:45 P.M. (ET)
Georgia Overweight Permit
Single trip permits are valid for ten (10) travel days.
Weight:
| Single | 23,000 |
| Tandem | 46,000 |
| Tridum | 60,000 |
| Quad | 92,000 |
Gross weight:
| 5 Axles | 100,000 |
| 6 Axles | 125,000 |
| 7 Axles | 148,000 |
| 8 Axles | 150,000 |
Length: No maximum set.
Width: 15’6″
16′ wide will be issued with the following provisions:
- Travel restricted Monday through Thursday.
- Front and rear escorts required at all times.
3.Mobile homes restricted to 95′ long.
- Oversize load signs required plus a sign with the wording “16 FEET WIDE”.
Height: 16′
When Escorts Are Needed:
On 2-Lane Highways: # of Escorts
| Length over 75’ | 1 Rear *** |
| Length over 100’ | 1 Rear |
| Length over 125’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Width over 12’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Height over 15’6” | 1 Front w/ High Pole |
On 4-Lane Highways:
| Length over 75’ | 1 Rear*** |
| Length over 100’ | 1 Rear |
| Length over 125’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Width over 12’ up to 14’8” | 1 Rear |
| Width 14’8” – 16’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Height over 15’6” | 1 Front w/ High Pole |
*** Instead of rear escort, may use one 8″ flashing amber light at rear of load. Requires decal, if the required “emergency vehicle light permit” decal is attached to tractor window. (Decal is enforced with fines). Call Dept. of Public Safety: 404-624-7430
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