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Maryland oversize escort requirements

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

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Maryland 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 ≥14' — 2 escorts; width ≥16' or gross weight >75 tons (150,000 lb) — mandatory police escort (COMAR 11.04.04.06); permittee billed for the escort
Width18'6" wide2 front+ police2 front+ policewidth ≥14' — 2 escorts; width ≥16' or gross weight >75 tons (150,000 lb) — mandatory police escort (COMAR 11.04.04.06); permittee billed for the escort
Height15'6" high1 front1 frontheight ≥14'6" — 1 escort with height pole; route survey required
Height16'6" high1 front1 frontheight ≥14'6" — 1 escort with height pole; route survey required
Length110' overall1 front1 frontlength >85' — 1 escort
Length130' overall1 front1 frontlength >85' — 1 escort
Weight200,000 lb grossNone+ policeNone+ policewidth ≥16' or gross weight >75 tons (150,000 lb) — mandatory police escort (COMAR 11.04.04.06); permittee billed for the escort

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 Maryland decides that case on the permit itself. Permits can add conditions of their own, so check yours before you move.

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