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Delaware oversize escort requirements

When a load over legal width, height, length or weight needs pilot cars or a police escort in Delaware, on two-lane and divided highways.

From the state's published tables; some cases are set per permit

Delaware escorts by load, two-lane and divided highways
LoadTwo-lane highwayDivided highwayRule
Width12'6" wideNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Width14'6" wide2 front2 frontwidth >14' — 2 escorts
Width16'6" wide2 front+ police2 front+ policewidth ≥15' (superload) — 2 escorts + Delaware State Police
Width18'6" wide2 front+ police2 front+ policewidth ≥15' (superload) — 2 escorts + Delaware State Police
Height15'6" high2 front2 frontheight >15' — 2 escorts
Height16'6" high2 front2 frontheight >15' — 2 escorts
Length110' overall2 front2 frontlength >100' — 2 escorts
Length130' overall2 front+ police2 front+ policelength ≥120' (superload) — 2 escorts + Delaware State Police
Weight200,000 lb gross1 front + 1 rear+ police1 front + 1 rear+ policeweight >120,000 lb (superload) — 2 escorts (1 front + 1 rear) + Delaware State Police

Each example changes one dimension from a legal 8′6″ wide, 13′6″ high, 75′, 80,000 lb tractor-trailer. Real moves often combine several. “Set by permit” means Delaware decides that case on the permit itself. Permits can add conditions of their own, so check yours before you move.

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