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Ohio oversize escort requirements

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

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

Ohio escorts by load, two-lane and divided highways
LoadTwo-lane highwayDivided highwayRule
Width12'6" wideNoneNoneNo escort trigger at this size
Width14'6" wide1 front1 frontwidth >13' — 1 lead (rear on multi-lane)
Width16'6" wide1 front + 1 rear+ police1 front + 1 rear+ policewidth >14'6" — 1 lead + 1 rear; width >16' — police escort (ODOT determination)
Width18'6" wide1 front + 1 rear+ police1 front + 1 rear+ policewidth >14'6" — 1 lead + 1 rear; width >16' — police escort (ODOT determination)
Height15'6" high1 front + 1 rear1 front + 1 rearheight >14'10" — 1 lead + 1 rear
Height16'6" high1 front + 1 rear1 front + 1 rearheight >14'10" — 1 lead + 1 rear
Length110' overall1 rear1 rearlength >90' — 1 rear
Length130' overall1 rear1 rearlength >90' — 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 Ohio decides that case on the permit itself. Permits can add conditions of their own, so check yours before you move.

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