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Oklahoma

Escort Guidelines:

  • Loads with a width of 12’ to 14’ must be accompanied by a Lead escort on 2-lane and super 2-lane highways, and a Chase escort on multi-lane highways.

  • Loads exceeding 14’ in width require two escort vehicles, one in the Lead and one in the Chase, on 2-lane and super 2-lane highways.

  • A Chase escort is mandatory on all multi-lane highways.

  • Loads exceeding 16’ in width must be accompanied by two escort vehicles, one in the Lead and one in the Chase, on all roads and highways.

  • Loads with an overall height of 15’9” or more need two escort vehicles, one Height-Pole and one Chase. Prior contact with public utilities and railroads along the route is essential.

  • A truck-tractor/semi-trailer combination over 80’ in overall length requires one Lead escort on 2-lane highways. For combinations other than truck-tractor/semi-trailers exceeding 80’ in length, one Lead escort is needed on 2-lane or super 2-lane highways.

  • A truck-tractor/semi-trailer combination or any other combination exceeding 100’ in overall length requires two escort vehicles, one Lead and one Chase, on 2-lane and super 2-lane highways.

State Police Escorts:

  • Width 16’ – 20’: No Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) escort is required.

  • Width 20’ – 23’: Police escort is at OHP discretion.

  • Width 23’ or greater: Must have OHP escort.

  • Length 150’ – 200’: Police escort is at OHP discretion.

  • Length 200’ or greater: Must have OHP escort.

  • Width over 16’ will be referred to the appropriate Troop S Region.

Super Loads:

  • Subject to approval on specific routes, super loads are defined as:

  • WIDTH: Over 16’

  • HEIGHT: 21’

  • LENGTH: No maximum

SASHTO: 100’ long, 14’ wide, 14’ high, or 120,000 lbs

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 Public Safety
Size and Weight Permit Division
2401 NW 23 St, Suite 45
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-2431
Toll Free: 1-877-425-2390 | For Permit Issue Only (405) 425-7012

Hours of Business

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Central time)

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