Wyoming

Escort Requirements in Wyoming

Escorts for Width:

• Two escorts (Lead and Chase) required on 2-lane primary and secondary routes when any portion extends to the left of the highway centerline or the movement is 14' or greater in width.

• One escort (Chase) required on interstate, divided highways, and 4-lane roadways with a left turn center lane when the movement is 15' or greater in width.

• Additional escorts may be required by the Wyoming Highway Patrol based on load width.

Escorts for Length:

• Two escorts (Lead and Chase) required on 2-lane primary and secondary routes for movements 110' or more in overall length or when the movement will extend to the left of the centerline.

• On interstate and divided highways, escorts for length required for movements 150’ or longer or at the discretion of the Wyoming Highway Patrol Overweight Loads Office.

Escort for Rear Overhang:

• One Chase escort required for rear overhang of 25' or more on all highways.

Escort for Height:

• Movements 17' or higher require a Height-Pole.

• Escorts for heights less than 17' at the discretion of the permit issuing authority.

Escorts for Overweight:

• Any overweight movement with special restrictions from the Bridge Department requires a rear escort on all highways.

• An additional front escort may be required on primary and secondary highways.

• Escorts may be required by the Overweight Loads Office based on load restrictions.

Super Loads:

• Super load permits apply to loads exceeding 18' wide, 17' high, 120' long, with trunnion axles at 55,000 lbs.

Loads over 18’ high or 18’ wide are time-sensitive, requiring a minimum 24-hour notice. No travel during school bus hours on primary and secondary routes.