West Virginia

Escort Requirements

When Escorts are Needed # of Certified Escorts

On 2-Lane Highways:

• Width 10’6” up to 12' | 1 Lead

• Width over 12' up to 14' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Width of 14'1" up to 15' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Width of 15'1" up to 16' | 3 (2 Lead and Chase)

• Width over 16' | As required by permit, move only on Sunday before noon

• Length 75' to 95' | 1 Chase

• Length over 95' to 100' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Length over 100' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Overhang over 10' | 1 (Lead or Chase)

• Height over 15' | 1 Height-Pole

On 4 or More Lane Highways:

• Width over 10'6" up to 12' | 1 Chase

• Width over 12' up to 14' | 1 Chase

• Width of 14'1" up to 15' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Width of 15'1" up to 16' | 2 Chase Cars

• Width over 16' | As required by permit, move only on Sunday before noon

• Length 75' to 95' | No escort required

• Length 95' to 100' | 1 (Chase)

• Length over 100' | 2 (Lead and Chase)

• Overhang over 10' | 1 (Lead or Chase per overhang)

• Height over 15' | 1 Height-Pole

Notes:

• Districts and Parkway may require additional escort or time restrictions.

• West Virginia Parkway Authority: Loads greater than 16' wide must be able to clear 2'9" high concrete barriers.

State Police: When nighttime travel is allowed due to a permit involving crossing of the WV state line and the adjacent state permit requires nighttime travel, all escorts as required on the permit must be replaced by police escort(s) if traveling at night.

Super Loads:

• Weights or dimensions exceeding any of the limits for single trip permits are super loads.

• No limit on weight but all loads must pass a bridge analysis.

• No limit on dimensions (except for overhang) but overall size must be suitable for the route.