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South Carolina oversize escort requirements

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

Matches the state's published rule

South Carolina escorts by load, two-lane and divided highways
Load	Two-lane highway	Divided highway	Rule
Width12'6" wide	1 front	1 front	width 12'–14' — 1 front (2-lane only)
Width14'6" wide	1 front + 1 rear	1 front + 1 rear	width 14'–16' — 1 front + 1 rear
Width16'6" wide	1 front + 1 rear+ police	1 front + 1 rear+ police	width >16' — 1 front + 1 rear civilian + 1 front + 1 rear police (all roadways)
Width18'6" wide	1 front + 1 rear+ police	1 front + 1 rear+ police	width >16' — 1 front + 1 rear civilian + 1 front + 1 rear police (all roadways)
Height15'6" high	None	None	No escort trigger at this size
Height16'6" high	1 front	1 front	height ≥16' — 1 front with height-measuring device
Length110' overall	None	None	No escort trigger at this size
Length130' overall	1 rear	1 rear	length 125'–150' — 1 rear
Weight200,000 lb gross	None	None	No 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 South Carolina decides that case on the permit itself. Permits can add conditions of their own, so check yours before you move.

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