ODPERMIT / STATE FIELD GUIDE GA
GeorgiaOversize & overweight permits.
A Georgia machinery quote needs the loaded dimensions, axle arrangement and GAPROS permit product. Larger moves also need route and bridge preparation.
General information only, not legal advice or a permit. Confirm with the issuing agency before you move. Read the disclaimer
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- 01Legal size
What is legal without a permit?
Axle limits Legal With a permit- On Interstates the 34,000 lb tandem limit applies when gross weight is over 73,280 lb or length is over 55′.
- Lift axles do not count toward the maximum gross weight.
- On Interstates the Federal Bridge Formula applies to all weight limits; state routes use the State Bridge Formula.
The rule in full5 official sources
General width: 8′6″
Ordinary vehicle-and-load limit; safety-device, vehicle and load exceptions may apply.
Loaded height: 13′6″
Ordinary vehicle-and-load limit; listed exceptions and actual route clearances apply.
NN semitrailer: 48′
Federal National Network allowance for a tractor with one semitrailer. Longer trailers may qualify under state axle-position and route rules; local roads can differ.
Overall length: No NN cap*
*For a tractor with one compliant semitrailer on the National Network. Other combinations, trailers, projecting loads and local access have separate limits; see the state measurements below.
Interstate weight: 80,000 lb*
*Federal baseline, subject to the bridge formula, registration and postings: 20,000 lb single axle and 34,000 lb tandem. A particular configuration may have a lower limit; state grandfather allowances need verified spacing and route eligibility.
Legal size
Legal limits are 8′6″ wide, 13′6″ high and 100′ overall, including overhang. Exceptions in the code depend on the vehicle setup.
Weight limits
The 80,000 lb figure alone does not settle it. Check gross, axle and group weights, spacing, the road system, bridges, registration, tires and tolerances.
Width
Legal width is 8′6″. Title 32 and route limits set the exceptions.
Height
Legal height is 13′6″. The code and permit conditions set the exceptions.
Axle limits: legal and with a permit
Legal: single 20,340 lb, tandem (interstate) 34,000 lb, tandem (tractor-semitrailer, state highways) 40,680 lb. With a permit: . On Interstates the 34,000 lb tandem limit applies when gross weight is over 73,280 lb or length is over 55′. Lift axles do not count toward the maximum gross weight. On Interstates the Federal Bridge Formula applies to all weight limits; state routes use the State Bridge Formula.
- 02Requirements
Where each requirement starts
Pilot carsWidth over 12′Over 12′ to 14′8″ wide: front pilot car plus a rear pilot car or amber lights on two-lane roads, a rear pilot car only on four-lane roads, and a rear pilot car or amber lights on limited-access highways.
8Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 672-2 — Permits for Vehicles or Loads of Excess Weight or Dimension · checked Oct 13, 2026What official sources leave open23
Where Georgia’s official sources disagree or say nothing, confirm with the agency before dispatch.
- Atlanta I-285 hours conflict: Rule 672-2-.02(4) says permits are not valid inside I-285 from 7–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. Monday–Friday; the DPS Permit Types page says 6–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. The rule text is used here; confirm on the permit.
- Travel days conflict: the DPS Permit Types page says movement may take place Monday through Sunday, then lists 'Travel Days: Monday through Saturday'; the Guidelines page says single-trip permits are valid 10 days 'not including Sundays, or legal holidays'. Rule 672-2-.03(c) sets no weekday limit except for houses.
- Over 16′ wide: Rule 672-2-.06 says escorts are set case by case; the Pilot/Escort handbook says front and rear escorts on all roads. The rule is used here.
- Mega Load threshold: the GDOT letter says loads 'exceeding 300,000 lbs'; the summary and the Permit Types page say 300,000 lb 'and above'.
- The 2026 holiday PDF pairs some dates with the wrong weekday: Christmas Day as 'Thursday, December 25, 2026' (a Friday), a state holiday as 'Friday, November 26, 2026' (November 26 is Thanksgiving, a Thursday; the Friday is November 27), a state holiday 'Observed on Friday, December 24, 2026' (a Thursday), and Washington's Birthday as 'Monday 16, 2026 (Observed Friday Dec.26)'. The no-travel dates listed here are the actual holiday dates (Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26; Christmas Friday, December 25); the PDF marks the state holidays Travel Allowed.
- 2027 Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving dates are not published yet; no 2027 holiday schedule was found.
- Insurance conflict: the DPS Guidelines page lists annual-permit minimums of $300,000 per accident, $100,000 per person and $50,000 property damage; Rule 672-2-.03(e) and the Permit Types page require $1 million levels. The rule is used here.
- No rear-overhang flag or lamp rule (feet of projection) was found in Georgia DPS or GDOT permit pages; legal length of 100′ includes overhang.
- No fixed rule for combining escort triggers; the handbook says only that multiple escorts may be required for a combination of over-dimensions.
- No USDOT or operating-authority rule is stated; the 2026 single-trip application asks for a US DOT number and the Guidelines page asks for an IFTA or Georgia DOT number.
- Electronic permits: the rule accepts an electronic attest statement and lets the unit send permits by internet or e-mail, but does not say whether an on-screen copy satisfies the 'signed permit must be in the vehicle' rule. Annual permits must be the original.
- The Permit Types page lists 'Special Permit Limits' (18′ high, 16′ wide, no set length) with 'Typical Weight Allowed' by number of axles (1 axle 23,000 lb up to 8 axles 150,000 lb) without saying which product or whether these are axle-group or gross weights, so no permit axle maximums are listed.
- Georgia's GAPROS address differs by page: the DPS Oversize Permits page links gaprospermits.com, the Permit Types page names gapros.dot.ga.gov (did not load during this check), and the 2026 single-trip application names www.gapermits.com.
- GDOT Routing Log (gobi4rp.dot.ga.gov), linked from the DPS page for posted bridges by mile point, did not load during this check.
- Narrow bridges conflict: the DPS Permit Types page says 'Travel not allowed on routes with bridges of less than 28 feet lateral clearance' with no width or escort condition; Rule 672-2-.03(k) says loads over 14′8″ wide may not use such routes without a vehicle front escort. The rule is used here.
- Sign and flag wording: Rule 672-2-.06(2) and the escort handbook say the sign reads 'OVERSIZED LOAD'; the DPS Permit Types page says 'OVERSIZE LOAD'. Rule 672-2-.07 requires 18″ red flags at the front and rear corners of an overwidth vehicle or load; the Permit Types page says on all four corners of the load and all extremities.
- Height pole threshold: Rule 672-2-.06 and the Permit Types page say 15′6″ or greater; the escort handbook says in excess of 15′6″. The 15′ height-sensor requirement for larger cities with traffic signals appears only in the handbook, not in the rule.
- Continuous movement weight: Rule 672-2-.01(b) says a gross weight of less than 125,000 lb; Rule 672-2-.03(c) and the Guidelines page say up to 125,000 lb.
- Annual permit for 14′ loads: Rule 672-2-.01(m) calls it the Annual Plus permit, limited to Interstate and limited-access routes; the Permit Types page calls it the NHS Annual ($500, NHS routes only); the Guidelines page lists an 'STAA Annual' at $500 without limits. The Guidelines page also lists a $25 six-month Seasonal Annual for cotton and tobacco (9′ wide, no Interstate travel).
- Axle weights: the DPS Laws page lists a 20,340 lb legal axle on Interstates; the escort handbook lists 20,000 lb single and 34,000 lb tandem. The Laws page's two Interstate tandem lines overlap (40,680 lb when gross is under 73,280 lb and length over 55′; 34,000 lb when gross is over 73,280 lb or length over 55′). Legal tandem on all trucks on state routes is listed as 37,340 lb.
- Legal length: the Laws and Guidelines pages list 100′ overall (including overhang) as legal, but the Laws page also sets a 53′ standard trailer, extendable trailers up to 75′ on Interstate/NHS routes, and no overhang beyond 65′ on other state routes; the handbook says 100′ '(varies)'.
- 12′–14′8″ wide on multi-lane roads: Rule 672-2-.06 and the Permit Types page require a vehicle rear escort on four-lane roads; the escort handbook says a rear escort/amber light on multi-lane highways. The rule is used here.
- Mega Load bond and police: the GDOT Mega Load summary requires bonding only for loads over 500,000 lb, while its cover letter says the carrier completes a Performance Bond form and the permit issues on receipt of it. The letter also says a minimum of two police escorts with blue lights are required at all times and anticipates moves between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; these are not carried as items because the letter is written around a proposed move.
The rule in full5 official sources
Width 8′6″: Legal width
Up to 8′6″ wide moves without a permit; wider needs one.
Width 12′: Escorts by road type
Over 12′ to 14′8″ wide: front pilot car plus a rear pilot car or amber lights on two-lane roads, a rear pilot car only on four-lane roads, and a rear pilot car or amber lights on limited-access highways.
Width 14′8″: Front + rear on two-lane
Over 14′8″ to 16′ wide: front and rear pilot cars on two-lane highways; a rear pilot car only on four-or-more-lane roads and limited-access highways. Routes with a bridge under 28′ of lateral clearance need a front escort.
Width 16′: Superload · escorts case by case
Over 16′ wide is a Superload. Georgia sets the escort crew case by case and may require a police escort with blue lights.
Height 13′6″: Legal height
Up to 13′6″ high moves without a permit; taller needs one.
Height 15′: Height sensor in larger cities
15′ or taller: a front pilot car with a height sensor when the route goes through larger cities with traffic signals.
Height 15′6″: Height pole
15′6″ or taller: a front pilot car with a height sensor (pole), unless the hauler has a valid NJUNS trip approval ticket.
Height 16′: Superload
16′ is the most a $30 standard single-trip permit covers. Taller loads need a $125 Superload permit; approval can take up to 3 days.
Length 100′: Legal length
Georgia DPS lists 100′ overall, including overhang, as the legal length; longer needs a permit. Trailer-length and route limits can be lower.
Length 75′: Rear escort or amber light
A permitted load over 75′ to 100′ long needs a rear pilot car or an amber light.
Length 100′: Rear pilot car
Over 100′ to 125′ long: one rear pilot car.
Length 125′: Front + rear pilot cars
Over 125′ long: front and rear pilot cars.
Weight 80,000 lb: Legal gross
80,000 lb gross maximum without a permit, subject to axle limits and the bridge formula.
Weight 150,000 lb: Standard single-trip max
The $30 standard single-trip permit covers up to 150,000 lb and 16′ wide or high.
Weight 150,000 lb: Superload · axle data
Above 150,000 lb up to 180,000 lb is a Superload. Once gross weight passes 150,000 lb, axle weights and spacings are required.
Weight 180,000 lb: Superload Plus · bridge analysis
Over 180,000 lb: $500 Superload Plus permit with a bridge analysis. Approval can take up to 3 weeks.
Weight 300,000 lb: Mega Load · outside engineering
300,000 lb and above: $500 Mega Load permit with outside engineering. Allow at least 30 business days for GDOT review.
Weight 500,000 lb: Bond required
Mega Loads over 500,000 lb need insurance bonding.
- 03The permit
Which permit do you need?
- Georgia DPS issues oversize/overweight permits statewide.
- Local, toll, facility and other road-owner limits still apply on each route.
Superload permit tiersOver 16′ W/H or 150,000 lb
Georgia moves bigger loads up through these single-trip products:
- Standard Single ($30): up to 16′ wide and high and 150,000 lb
- Superload Single ($125): over 16′ wide or high, or 150,001–180,000 lb; up to 3 days for approval
- Superload Plus ($500): over 180,000 lb; bridge analysis; up to 3 weeks for approval
- Mega Load ($500): 300,000 lb and above; outside engineering; allow at least 30 business days
Mega Load engineering review300,000 lb+ · submit 6 weeks ahead
A GDOT pre-qualified consultant does the analysis, and the full submission goes to GDOT at least 6 weeks (30 business days) before the move.
- Route survey of every structure the load will cross, with ratings
- Bridge analysis on structures rated below 50 tons (HS20 operating); GDOT may ask for more
- Pre- and post-move bridge inspections
- Traffic Control and Movement Plan
- Bond document for loads over 500,000 lb
Route requestOver 12′ W · 13′6″ H · 100′ L
The permit unit reviews or assigns the route for any load over 12′ wide, 13′6″ high, 100′ long or 100,000 lb.
- Over 15′11″ wide, 15′5″ high, 125′ long or 100,000 lb: give exact start and end junctions for in-state origins or destinations
County and city roadsLocal ordinances apply
When you travel off the State Highway System, you must also follow county and city ordinances.
- Georgia may limit travel in major cities on the permit or at a local government's written request (Rule 672-2-.02)
Official route and permit tools- GAPROS permit systemOrder and route permits (linked from Georgia DPS)
- Georgia Oversize Truck Route mapApproved routes for annual permit holders
- Posted and restricted bridgesNo permitted load may cross them
- 2026 holiday scheduleOffice closures and no-travel dates
- Mega Load requirements300,000 lb and above
- Certified escort vehicle programPilot car certification, reciprocity and applications
- Single-trip permit application (2026)Fax-in single-trip application; the form says ordering online is faster
The rule in full6 official sources
Roads & authorities
Georgia DPS issues oversize/overweight permits statewide. Local, toll, facility and other road-owner limits still apply on each route.
When a permit is needed
Any load over a legal Georgia limit needs a permit before it moves on a public road. Divisible loads are not accepted.
Superloads
Single-trip, superload and annual permits have different 2026 size and weight limits. Above 16′ wide or high, or 150,000 lb, use the superload product. Bridge analysis begins above 180,000 lb; 300,000 lb or more requires outside engineering.
Superload permit tiers
Georgia moves bigger loads up through these single-trip products: Standard Single ($30): up to 16′ wide and high and 150,000 lb. Superload Single ($125): over 16′ wide or high, or 150,001–180,000 lb; up to 3 days for approval. Superload Plus ($500): over 180,000 lb; bridge analysis; up to 3 weeks for approval. Mega Load ($500): 300,000 lb and above; outside engineering; allow at least 30 business days.
Mega Load engineering review
A GDOT pre-qualified consultant does the analysis, and the full submission goes to GDOT at least 6 weeks (30 business days) before the move. Route survey of every structure the load will cross, with ratings. Bridge analysis on structures rated below 50 tons (HS20 operating); GDOT may ask for more. Pre- and post-move bridge inspections. Traffic Control and Movement Plan. Bond document for loads over 500,000 lb.
Route request
The permit unit reviews or assigns the route for any load over 12′ wide, 13′6″ high, 100′ long or 100,000 lb. Over 15′11″ wide, 15′5″ high, 125′ long or 100,000 lb: give exact start and end junctions for in-state origins or destinations.
County and city roads
When you travel off the State Highway System, you must also follow county and city ordinances. Georgia may limit travel in major cities on the permit or at a local government's written request (Rule 672-2-.02).
- 04Permit cost
What does the permit cost?
Example agency fee$30- 8′7″ W
- 13′ H
- 70′
- 72,000 lb
- 100 miles
The rule in full1 official source
Example agency fee
$30 for a nondivisible load 8′7″ wide, 13′ high and 70′ long at 72,000 lb gross, on a five-axle truck with a 48′ trailer, for 100 miles in Georgia. Enter your own load in the calculator below.
What the fee covers
Georgia uses flat product fees: $30 standard, $125 Superload and $500 Superload Plus or Mega Load. Required bridge analysis or outside engineering is separate. Local permits, escorts, tolls, payment charges and ODPermit services are separate.
- 05Pilot cars
When do you need pilot cars?
WidthHeightLength1 front + rear pilot car or approved amber lights on two-lane roads1 rear on other multi-lane roads and divided roads with four or more lanesRear pilot car or approved amber lights on limited-access highwaysPositions on two-lane highways follow the crew line above; the scene shows the load only.Minimums by size alone. Combined dimensions, night moves and the issued permit can add escorts.
Height poleOver 15′6″ · front pilot car
On over-height moves above 15′6″, the front pilot car carries a height pole set 3 to 6 inches above the load height.
- Required for the entire route above 15′6″
- 15′ or taller through larger cities with traffic signals: front pilot car with a height sensor
- Pole should be nonconductive, adjustable and nondestructive
Police escortsHouses: police front + rear
House moves need a police escort in front and behind. Over 16′ wide, Georgia sets escorts case by case.
- Houses: police front and police rear
- Over 16′ wide or loads not covered by the escort table: crew set case by case
Escort vehicleAmber light · sign · radio
An automobile or pickup truck equipped with:
- Revolving or flashing amber warning light on top, with a light permit from the state
- OVERSIZED LOAD sign: black letters at least 8″ high on orange or yellow, board at least 1′ by 6′; front sign on a front escort, rear sign on a rear escort
- Two-way communication with the load driver, other escorts, and GDOT TMC or enforcement if required
Pilot car gearPaddle · flags · cones · extinguisher
Georgia's escort handbook lists these items under required equipment, as a best practice:
- STOP/SLOW paddle at least 18″ by 18″
- Hard hat when working outside the vehicle; high-visibility vest when flagging
- Nine reflective triangles, eight flares or glow sticks, three 18″ cones
- 5 lb BC or ABC fire extinguisher, first aid kit, spare tire
- Company name, city and state on each side (8″ by 12″ minimum)
- Two red flags on top of the vehicle at about 45 degrees
- Two-way radio good for at least half a mile; CB when working with police
Certified pilot car driversGA card or accepted state
Georgia accepts escort certifications from some states and issues electronic pilot cards.
- Programs accepted: Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Virginia, Washington
- Reciprocity with North Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Washington
- Georgia pilot cards are electronic and may be shown on a phone or tablet
Who can drive a pilot car21+ (18+ with Class A CDL)
Unless certified by another state's approved program or a Georgia law enforcement officer, a Georgia escort driver must:
- Be at least 21, or at least 18 with a Class A CDL
- Hold a valid license with no impaired or reckless driving convictions in 36 months
- Complete a defensive driving course
- Pass the escort course exam with at least 80%
- Certificate is valid for four years from the date of issue
Over 14′8″ wideFront escort on narrow bridges
A load wider than 14′8″ may not use a route with a bridge under 28′ of lateral clearance without a front escort.
- All warning lights on the truck, unit and any escorts must be on during the move
Let traffic pass4+ vehicles behind: pull over
When four or more vehicles are stacked behind the load, the escorts and the load pull over to let traffic pass. The rear escort reports traffic behind.
8Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 672-2 — Permits for Vehicles or Loads of Excess Weight or Dimension · checked Oct 13, 2026The rule in full4 official sources
Height pole
On over-height moves above 15′6″, the front pilot car carries a height pole set 3 to 6 inches above the load height. Required for the entire route above 15′6″. 15′ or taller through larger cities with traffic signals: front pilot car with a height sensor. Pole should be nonconductive, adjustable and nondestructive.
Police escorts
House moves need a police escort in front and behind. Over 16′ wide, Georgia sets escorts case by case. Houses: police front and police rear. Over 16′ wide or loads not covered by the escort table: crew set case by case.
Escort vehicle
An automobile or pickup truck equipped with: Revolving or flashing amber warning light on top, with a light permit from the state. OVERSIZED LOAD sign: black letters at least 8″ high on orange or yellow, board at least 1′ by 6′; front sign on a front escort, rear sign on a rear escort. Two-way communication with the load driver, other escorts, and GDOT TMC or enforcement if required.
Pilot car gear
Georgia's escort handbook lists these items under required equipment, as a best practice: STOP/SLOW paddle at least 18″ by 18″. Hard hat when working outside the vehicle; high-visibility vest when flagging. Nine reflective triangles, eight flares or glow sticks, three 18″ cones. 5 lb BC or ABC fire extinguisher, first aid kit, spare tire. Company name, city and state on each side (8″ by 12″ minimum). Two red flags on top of the vehicle at about 45 degrees. Two-way radio good for at least half a mile; CB when working with police.
Certified pilot car drivers
Georgia accepts escort certifications from some states and issues electronic pilot cards. Programs accepted: Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Virginia, Washington. Reciprocity with North Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Washington. Georgia pilot cards are electronic and may be shown on a phone or tablet.
Who can drive a pilot car
Unless certified by another state's approved program or a Georgia law enforcement officer, a Georgia escort driver must: Be at least 21, or at least 18 with a Class A CDL. Hold a valid license with no impaired or reckless driving convictions in 36 months. Complete a defensive driving course. Pass the escort course exam with at least 80%. Certificate is valid for four years from the date of issue.
Over 14′8″ wide
A load wider than 14′8″ may not use a route with a bridge under 28′ of lateral clearance without a front escort. All warning lights on the truck, unit and any escorts must be on during the move.
Let traffic pass
When four or more vehicles are stacked behind the load, the escorts and the load pull over to let traffic pass. The rear escort reports traffic behind.
Over 12′ wide
Two-lane state roads: 1 civilian pilot car (1 front); rear pilot car OR approved amber lighting. Other multi-lane state roads: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear). Four-or-more-lane divided state roads: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear). Limited-access highways: no fixed civilian pilot-car count from these triggers; rear pilot car OR approved amber lighting.
Over 14′8″ wide
Two-lane state roads: 2 civilian pilot cars (1 front, 1 rear). Other multi-lane state roads: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear). Four-or-more-lane divided state roads: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear). Limited-access highways: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear). A route with a bridge providing less than 28 ft of lateral clearance requires a front escort for this width. It may share an existing front assignment.
Over 16′ wide
Above 16 ft wide, Georgia assigns the escort team for the specific load and route and may require police. Length and height checks do not settle the width assignment. A route with a bridge providing less than 28 ft of lateral clearance requires a front escort for this width. It may share an existing front assignment.
15′6″ high or more
At 15 ft 6 in high or above, use a front escort with a height sensor unless the hauler has a valid NJUNS trip approval ticket. An already-required front pilot car can carry the sensor; do not add a second front vehicle solely for height.
Over 75′ long
All road types: no fixed civilian pilot-car count from these triggers; rear pilot car OR approved amber lighting.
Over 100′ long
All road types: 1 civilian pilot car (1 rear).
Over 125′ long
All road types: 2 civilian pilot cars (1 front, 1 rear).
- 06Travel hours
When can you move?
30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.- Check I-285 urban hours and the holiday calendar.
No permitted vehicle or load may move on these dates.
- Jan1New Year's Day
- May25Memorial Day
- Jul4Independence Day
- Sep7Labor Day
- Nov26Thanksgiving Day
- Dec25Christmas Day
The rule in full4 official sources
Daylight travel
Permitted loads generally move from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset. Permit, urban, weather, bridge and holiday limits apply.
House moves
The permit can set other hours. House moves have a shorter window than the usual 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.
Current route restrictions
Right before moving, check I-285 urban hours, the 2026 holidays, fog, snow and ice, bridge clearances, posted bridges, the route map and the permit's limits.
Posted and restricted bridges
No permitted load may cross a posted or restricted bridge. Check the Posted and Restricted Bridges page before routing.
Inside I-285 (Atlanta)
A permit is not valid into or through the area inside I-285 unless you are picking up or delivering there. Be ready to show proof of the pickup or delivery. Not valid inside I-285 from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday–Friday (rule text). No parking on Interstate or limited-access right-of-way while waiting for allowed hours.
Weather stops
No permitted load moves in fog, snow or icy conditions. Loads over 12′ wide also stop when: Visibility is under 600′. Ground wind is over 25 mph. Pull off at the first area where the load can safely leave the road.
Round-the-clock travel
Overweight-only loads of legal size up to 125,000 lb may move continuously, except in bad weather and on the posted holiday dates.
2026 no-travel holidays
No permitted vehicle or load may move on these dates. New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2026), Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), Independence Day (Jul 4, 2026), Labor Day (Sep 7, 2026), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2026), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026).
2027 fixed-date holidays
No permitted load moves on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Only the fixed dates are listed; check the 2027 schedule for the others. New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027), July 4th (Jul 4, 2027), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2027).
- 07Flags & lamps
Signs, flags and lights
The rule in full3 official sources
Signs, flags and lights
Use black-on-yellow or orange OVERSIZE LOAD signs, 18-inch flags and amber warning lights. Carry radios, STOP/SLOW paddles and high-visibility clothing, and use height sensors when required.
Signs and flags on the load
Loads over 8′6″ wide, 13′6″ high or 100′ long carry signs front and rear; overwidth loads also fly flags. Sign front and rear: black letters at least 8″ high on orange or yellow, board at least 1′ by 6′. 18″ square red flags at the front and rear corners of an overwidth load. Remove the signs once the vehicle is back to legal size.
- 08Driver paperwork
What the driver carries
- Carry the permitCarry the permit and follow its route, dates, hours, load description, insurance and conditions.
- Driver's papersThe driver's papers must match the permit.
- Insurance on fileBefore a permit is issued, send Georgia an insurance certificate.
- Carry the signed permitThe driver signs the permit, or accepts the electronic attest statement, and the signed permit stays in the hauling vehicle for inspection.
Insurance on file$1M property · $1M multiple persons
Before a permit is issued, send Georgia an insurance certificate. Carriers over 10,000 lb GVW need at least:
- $1,000,000 property damage per occurrence
- $300,000 bodily injury per person
- $1,000,000 for multiple persons per occurrence
Carry the signed permitSigned permit in the truck
The driver signs the permit, or accepts the electronic attest statement, and the signed permit stays in the hauling vehicle for inspection.
- Single-trip permits are valid for up to 10 allowable travel days
- Annual permits: the permit must be carried in the vehicle it covers; a photocopy is not accepted
- Drivers of leased vehicles carry written proof of the lessee's identity
The rule in full4 official sources
Carry the permit
Carry the permit and follow its route, dates, hours, load description, insurance and conditions. Show it on request.
Driver's papers
The driver's papers must match the permit. Include route and bridge data, proof of insurance, the load description, escort information and current vehicle and load records.
Insurance on file
Before a permit is issued, send Georgia an insurance certificate. Carriers over 10,000 lb GVW need at least: $1,000,000 property damage per occurrence. $300,000 bodily injury per person. $1,000,000 for multiple persons per occurrence.
Carry the signed permit
The driver signs the permit, or accepts the electronic attest statement, and the signed permit stays in the hauling vehicle for inspection. Single-trip permits are valid for up to 10 allowable travel days. Annual permits: the permit must be carried in the vehicle it covers; a photocopy is not accepted. Drivers of leased vehicles carry written proof of the lessee's identity.
- 09Special permits
Special loads and permit programs
- A load-specific
- Non-divisible description: Standard Annual ($150): 12′ wide
- 14′6″ high
- 100′ long
- 100
- 000 lb
Annual permits12′ W · 14′6″ H · 100′ · 100,000 lb
Annual permits last one year and cover a load-specific, non-divisible description:
- Standard Annual ($150): 12′ wide, 14′6″ high, 100′ long, 100,000 lb
- NHS Annual ($500): 14′ wide (14′8″ above 10′), 14′6″ high, 100′, 100,000 lb; NHS routes only
- Annual permits need $1 million combined single-limit auto liability on file with DPS
House movesMon–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Houses move Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless a county requires midnight to 5 a.m. or the permit says otherwise.
- Apply at least 72 hours ahead, with approval from affected local utilities
- Check the route for clearance before applying
- No more than 150 miles in a straight line from origin to destination
- NJUNS approval before the permit for any load 18′ or taller
Manufactured homes and modular unitsOver 10′ to 16′ wide · 80′ max
Manufactured homes, modular units and portable buildings over 10′ up to 16′ wide follow extra conditions:
- 80′ maximum length, including the hitch
- Over 12′ wide: towed by at least a 15′ transport vehicle, with brakes on at least half the axles
- Flag traffic as needed to cross narrow bridges safely
The rule in full2 official sources
Special permits
Annual/NHS, seasonal, superload, house-move, mobile-equipment and emergency-wrecker permits each have their own limits and conditions.
Annual permits
Annual permits last one year and cover a load-specific, non-divisible description: Standard Annual ($150): 12′ wide, 14′6″ high, 100′ long, 100,000 lb. NHS Annual ($500): 14′ wide (14′8″ above 10′), 14′6″ high, 100′, 100,000 lb; NHS routes only. Annual permits need $1 million combined single-limit auto liability on file with DPS.
House moves
Houses move Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless a county requires midnight to 5 a.m. or the permit says otherwise. Apply at least 72 hours ahead, with approval from affected local utilities. Check the route for clearance before applying. No more than 150 miles in a straight line from origin to destination. NJUNS approval before the permit for any load 18′ or taller.
Manufactured homes and modular units
Manufactured homes, modular units and portable buildings over 10′ up to 16′ wide follow extra conditions: 80′ maximum length, including the hitch. Over 12′ wide: towed by at least a 15′ transport vehicle, with brakes on at least half the axles. Flag traffic as needed to cross narrow bridges safely.
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The numbers behind your next move.
Your result will show the agency fee breakdown, potential pilot-car requirements, and the rules used to calculate them.
- 01 State agency fee subtotal
- 02 Escort & survey considerations
- 03 Sources & pricing assumptions
Single-state pricing uses the mileage you enter. For a proposed route and intermediate states, use the route calculator.
About the example equipment
The samples use ODPermit’s editable 48 ft flatbed · 5 axles planning profile. Loaded dimensions, gross weight, 100 state miles and Georgia registration are example inputs, not a capacity rating or a route approval. Replace them with your actual setup.
Great Dane Freedom flatbed brochure — Drop-deck option: 20–26 in drop from the upper deck with a 40–34 in rear deck height, which gives the 60 in upper-deck planning height. Platform length, combined tare and tractor geometry are editable ODPermit assumptions.
Disclaimer
General information only. It is not legal advice and not a permit. ODPermit is operated by Frontline Express LLC, a private company, not a government agency.
We summarize official sources as of the dates shown, but rules change often and a summary can be incomplete or out of date. Only a permit issued by the state or local agency authorizes an oversize or overweight move, and that permit and the agency’s current rules control. Confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the issuing agency before you move a load.
This information is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the extent the law allows, Frontline Express LLC is not liable for losses, fines or delays that result from relying on it.
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THE SOURCE RECORD
Official references.
Read the rule behind each requirement. These are dated references; current restrictions and the issued permit control your move.
- 01
- 02Georgia Code Title 32, Chapter 6, Article 2 — GDOT-hosted statutory snapshot
Title 32, Chapter 6
Source record: - 03Georgia DPS Oversize Permit Unit — Laws
Overall Legal Dimensions; Legal Maximum Weight Limitations
Source record: - 04Georgia DPS Oversize Permit Unit — Oversize Permits
Important Links — Posted and Restricted Bridges
Source record: - 05Georgia DPS Oversize Permit Unit — Permit Types
Single Trip; Annual Permits; How to Obtain Permits; Georgia Escort Requirements; Sign Requirements; Restricted Travel
Source record: - 06GDOT — oversize permits and Superload Plus
Standard, Superload, Superload Plus and Mega Load products
Source record: - 07GDOT — Proposed Mega Load Movement (letter, summary and checklist)
GDOT Mega Load Movement Summary, items 2 and 4; cover letter
Source record: - 08Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 672-2 — Permits for Vehicles or Loads of Excess Weight or Dimension
Rules 672-2-.01 (definitions), -.02 (I-285, permit validity), -.03 (conditions, hours, weather, insurance, over 14′8″ wide), -.04 (houses), -.05 (manufactured homes), -.06 (escorts), -.07 (marking); each rule's text is at rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/672-2-.0N
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All 14 references
- 09Georgia DPS — Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Handbook (Student Workbook)
General Requirements; OS/OW Loads Requiring an Escort; Equipment – Required; Height Poles for Overhead Measurement
Source record: - 10Georgia DPS Oversize Permit Unit — Certified Escort Vehicle
Reciprocity; New Electronic Pilot Card
Source record: - 11Georgia State Patrol MCCD Oversize Permit Unit — 2026 Holiday Schedule (Revised)
2026 Holiday Schedule table
Source record: - 12
- 1323 CFR 658 Appendix B — National Network semitrailer lengths
Appendix B; 23 CFR 658.13(a)
Source record: - 1423 CFR 658.17 — Interstate gross, axle and bridge weights
23 CFR 658.17(a)–(e); grandfather exceptions are configuration-specific
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