LOUISIANA OVERSIZE PERMIT REGULATIONS
Louisiana Oversize Permits & Regulations
Louisiana Truck Permit Center Department of Transportation and Development
Address: P.O. Box 94042 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9042
Contact: (225) 343-2345 / 1 (800) 654-1433
Hours: 6:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (CT)
Permits
Weight:
*120,000 or less* *over 120,000*
| Single | 24,000 | 20,000 |
| Tandem | 48,000 | 45,000 w/ 12’ or more of spacing |
| Tridum | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Quad | 80,000 | 80,000 |
Gross Weight:
| 5 Axles | 108,000 |
| 6 Axles | 120,000 |
| 7 Axles | 132,000 |
| 8 Axles | 152,000 |
Maximum weight is 254,000 with some restrictions
Length: 125’
- Over 125’ must have a steerable dolly. No set maximum on overhang.
Width: 18’
- Over 14’ wide cannot use interstate except for fiberglass, swimming pools, tanks, boats and mobile homes 16’ wide.
Height: 16’6”
When Escorts Are Needed:
On All Highways:
| Width over 12’ and up to 16’ (front if on 2-Lane, rear if on multi-lane) | 1 |
| Length over 90’ and up to 125’ | 1 Rear |
| Height – no specific height limit – state will route loads for height dimension but permittee is responsible for movement | n/a |
| An escort vehicle may escort two overlength vehicles, but only one overwidth vehicle | n/a |
New Orleans City Police Escort:
*In city of New Orleans (Police Phone 504-658-6205) if:*
- Height over 13’6”
- Width over 12’
- Length over 90’
State Police:
- Width over 16’ on 2-Lane highways or on multilane highway.
- Length over 125’
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Did you know that we have information on Mississippi Oversize Permits as well?
We follow all the regulations in federal, state, and local oversize & overweight provisions. For more Louisiana Oversize/Overweight Permit (OSOW) office regulation information.