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North Dakota oversize escort requirements

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

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

North Dakota escorts by load, two-lane and divided highways
LoadTwo-lane highwayDivided highwayRule
Width12'6" wideNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Width14'6" wideNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Width16'6" wide1 front + 1 rear1 rearwidth >16' — 1 front + 1 rear (2-lane); width >16' — 1 rear (4-lane divided)
Width18'6" wide1 front + 1 rear+ police1 rear+ policewidth >16' — 1 front + 1 rear (2-lane); width >18' — subject to Highway Patrol escort if deemed necessary by the regional commander; billed $50/hr + $0.50/mi per trooper; width >16' — 1 rear (4-lane divided)
Height15'6" highNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Height16'6" highNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Length110' overallNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Length130' overall1 rear1 rearlength >120' — 1 rear
Weight200,000 lb grossNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size

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

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