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New Hampshire

Escort Requirements:

When escorts are needed:

On undivided highways:

  • Width 12' and under 14': 1 escort

  • Height over 14': 1 escort

  • Front/rear overhang exceeding 15’: 1 escort

  • If overhang exceeds 15' AND width exceeds 12', then 2 escorts are required

  • Length equal to or greater than 90’: 1 escort

On divided highways:

  • Width over 14’: 2 police escorts

  • Length equal to or greater than 100’: A police escort

  • Complete or partial highway closure: 3 police escorts

State police:

  • A state police escort is required when the load, including the hauling vehicle, exceeds 100’ in length.

  • Two state police escorts are required when the load, including the hauling vehicle, exceeds 14’ in width.

  • Three state police escorts are required if the movement requires highway closure or closure of a portion of a highway.

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

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Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance
John O. Morton Building, Room 120
P.O. Box 483
Concord, New Hampshire, 03302-0483
PHONE: (603) 271-2691

Hours of Business

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern time)

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