Connecticut
Escort requirements are contingent upon the characteristics of the load and the type of highway:
ON DIVIDED HIGHWAYS:
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Width:
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Up to 12' is a legal load with no escort required.
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Greater than 12' up to 13'6": 1 Chase escort.
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Greater than 13'6": 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).
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15' or more: 3 escorts (1 Lead and 2 Chases).
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Over 13'5" wide and more than 15' high: 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Height:
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Greater than 14’0”: 1 Lead escort.
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15’1” high or greater and 13’6” width or wider: 1 Lead escort and 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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15’4” high or greater: 1 Lead escort and 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Length:
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Greater than 100': 1 Chase escort.
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Greater than 119': 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Overhang:
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25' front or rear overhang requires 1 Chase escort.
ON UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS:
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Width:
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Up to 12' is a legal load with no escort required.
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Greater than 12' up to 13'6": 1 Lead escort.
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Greater than 13'6": 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).
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15' or more: 3 escorts (1 Lead and 2 Chases).
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Over 13'5" wide and more than 15' high: 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Height:
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Greater than 14’0”: 1Lead escort.
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15’1” high or greater and 13’6” width or wider: 1 Lead escort and 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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15’4” high or greater: 1 Lead escort and 2 state police escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Length:
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Greater than 90': 1 Chase escort.
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Greater than 100': 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Greater than 119': 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).
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Overhang:
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25' front or rear overhang requires 1 Chase escort.
MOBILE/MODULAR/SECTIONAL HOUSING:
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Width:
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Up to 10' is a legal load with no escort required.
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Greater than 10' up to 13'6": 1 Chase escort on divided highways and 1 Lead escort on undivided highways.
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Greater than 13'6": 2 escorts (Lead and Chase) on both divided and undivided highways.
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Night moves (pilot program) for loads greater than 14' require 2 escorts (Lead and Chase) and 1 state police escort (Chase) on both divided and undivided highways.
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Length (maximum 66' box and 90'):
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Greater than 80': 1 Chase escort on undivided highways.
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Greater than 85': 2 escorts (Lead and Chase) on both divided and undivided highways.
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Greater than 90': An additional 1 Chase escort on undivided highways.
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Night moves (pilot program) for loads greater than 90' up to a maximum of 104' long require 2 escorts (Lead and Chase) and 1 state police escort (Chase) on both divided and undivided highways.
Superloads:
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WIDTH:
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Greater than 16’: Specific arrangements are required.
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HEIGHT:
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Greater than 16’: Specific arrangements are required.
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LENGTH:
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Greater than 150’: Specific arrangements are required.
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WEIGHT:
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Greater than 200,000 lbs: Specific arrangements are required.
Notes:
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Routes, heights, load characteristics, and traffic volume determine escort requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Convoying is not permitted.
Escort vehicle requirements can vary widely from state to state, encompassing mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, mandatory signage, flags, lighting specifications, essential onboard equipment, and other factors. The SafeGuard team is well-equipped to furnish you with comprehensive information on any additional requirements specific to your designated route.
980-414-6611
Bureau of Highway Operations
Oversize & Overweight Permits
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, Connecticut, 06131-7546
T: (860) 594-2880
Hours of Business
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern time)