North Carolina

Escort Requirements

Gross Vehicle Weight Exceeding 149,999 lbs.

• 1 escort required (Lead).

Width Greater than 12’ up to 14'

• 1 escort required (Lead).

Width Greater than 14’1"

• 2 escorts required (Lead and Chase).

Height Greater than 14’5”

• 1 Front escort with Height-Pole.

Length Greater than 110’ up to 150'

• 1 escort required (Chase).

Length Greater than 150’

• 2 escorts required (Lead and Chase).

• Vehicles on 4-lane highways requiring only one escort for overwidth must have that escort following the load.

Note: Escorts may be required at any time at the discretion of the issuing agent.

Police Escorts

• In addition to private escorts, a police escort is required when:

• Width exceeds 16’.

• Height exceeds 16.5’.

• Law enforcement escorts may also be required at any time at the discretion of the issuing agent.

Super Loads

• Anything above normal permit issue may be considered a super load:

• Weights in excess of 132,000 lbs.

• Width over 16'.

• Height determined by route.

No set length limit.