Maryland

Escort Requirements:

Width:

• Over 13' (except manufactured housing) requires 1 escort (Lead on 2-lane roads and Chase on 4-lane).

• 14' or more (including manufactured housing) requires 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).

• 16' or more (Police required).

Length:

• Over 85' requires 1 Chase escort on multilane roads, 1 Lead on 2-lane roads.

• 140' or more requires 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).

• When traveling on a narrow road or against traffic, 2 escorts may be required (Lead and Chase).

Construction Equipment:

• Greater than 12’ wide traveling off the interstate system requires 1 Chase escort on multilane roads, 1 Lead on 2-lane roads.

Height:

• 14'6” or more requires 1 escort with a Height-Pole.

Weight:

• Over 60 tons (120,000 lbs.) GVW requires 1 Chase escort on multilane roads, 1 Lead on 2-lane roads.

• Greater than 150,000 lbs. GVW (Police required).

Weather/Road Conditions:

• When weather or road conditions justify the requirement for at least one escort, 1 Rear escort on multilane roads, 1 Front on 2-lane roads is required.

Additional Escorts:

• Escorts (private or police) may be added at any time at the discretion of the Maryland Hauling Permit Section for safety purposes.

State Police Escorts:

• Required at 140’ long, 16’ high, 16’ wide, or 150,000 lbs.

• May also be required for safety and in specific geographical locations.

Weight exceeds 150,000 lbs. GVW.