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California Oversize Permits: General Permit Information for Safe and Legal Travel
When planning a trip through Alaska with an oversize load, it is important to understand the state’s particular restrictions and standards. The California DOT Department of Transportation maintains requirements to guarantee safe and efficient travel for large and overweight vehicles. The following sections provide important information on permit validity, operating restrictions, legal dimensions, regular permit limits, escort requirements, and symbols. Adhering to these standards will allow you to travel the state more quickly and avoid fees and delays.
For further help or to receive your California oversize permits, call the California Department of Transportation at 256-234-4265.
In CA California, Each Permit With Its Own Rules and Regulations And Fees. You Must Assure For The Secure Operation Of Your Truck/Vehicle:
• CA California (IRP) Temporary/Trip/Single Trip Permit
• CA California (IFTA) Fuel Permit
• CA California Oversize/ Overdimensional Permit
• CA California Overweight Permit
• CA California Overlength Permit
• CA California Overheight Permit
• CA California Overwidth Permit
• CA California Overlength Permit
• CA California Overhang Permit
• CA California Superload Permit
Permit Applications And Payments For Oversize/Overweight Load Can Be Ordered Online.
For Additional Details, Please Review The Full Oversize/Overweight Information Of California.
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CA California Permit validity and General Information
CA California legal dimensions Rules and Regulation
CA California Routine requirements,
Tire Size
CA California Escort / Pilot Car Information and Guidelines
Cost Range – $10- 100
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CA California Single-Trip & Fuel Permits
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California Oversize Permits validity: The permits are valid for Seven-Days and must be grabbed before entering the State/province.
CA California Legal Dimension and Weight
Maximum Length Without a permit in California:
• Overall 65 feet (19.8 meter) length is allowed on non designated routes and 75 feet (22.8 meter) allowed on other routes
• 48 feet (14.6 meters) for semi trailer.
• 53 feet (16.1 meter) Semi Trailers: Semi trailers that are 53 feet (16.1 meter) long are permitted only if the distance from the kingpin to the center of the rear axle is 40 feet (12.1 meter) or less
Important: Trailers longer than 48 feet (14.6 meters) are forbidden in California unless the distance between the kingpin and the center of the axle is less than 40 feet (12.1 meter). Longer trailers are permitted only if they convey a specific load or if the load justifies their usage.
Legal Overhang in California: 10 feet (approx. 3 meter) overhang allowed if overall length doesn’t surpass 75 feet (22.8 meter).
California Legal Width: 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters) wide load allowed without a permit
California Legal Height: 14 feet (4.2 meters)
Gross Weight: In California, the maximum gross weight allowed without a permit is 80,000 pounds (36,287.39 kilograms).
• Steering Axle Weight limit: Up to 12,500 pounds (5669.9 kilograms) is allowed on steer axle.
• Single Axle Weight: The maximum weight for a single axle is 20,000 pounds (9,071.84 kilograms).
• Tandem Axle Weight: The maximum weight on a tandem axle is allowed 34,000 pounds (15,422.13 kilograms), if tandem axles are 10 feet (approx. 3 meter) to 10 feet 2 inches (approximately 3.10 meters) spread, 40,000 pounds (18143.6 kilograms) will be allowed on the spread tandem axles (20,000 (9,071.84 kilograms) on each axle)
• Tridem Axle Weight: It depends on axles spacing
CA California Oversize/Overweight Permits Routine requirements and Travel Time & Restriction
Length: Usually, 135 feet (41.1 meters) maximum
Overhang: If the rear overhang causes the tractor-trailer to exceed a total length of 75 feet (22.8 meter), California may reject the permit and require that the load be transported on a stretch trailer.
Width: 15 feet (4.5 meters)
Height: It depends on routes
Important: Legal Over heighted load on flatbed trailers are prohibited unless the load’s length justifies the use of a flatbed.
Axles and Gross Weight with Permit
• Steering Axle: Up to 12,500 pounds (5669.9 kilograms) is allowed on steer axle.
• Single Axle: 20,000 pounds (9,071.84 kilograms).
• Tandem Axles: 46,000 pounds (20865.2 kilograms)
• Tridem Axles: 58,061 pounds (26336.02 kilograms) to 60,000 pounds (27215.5 kilograms)
• Axle Space and Weight Limits:
o Weight restrictions are determined by axle spacing and routes. For example, a tridem with 9 feet (2.7 meters) spacing can move up to 59,168 pounds (26838.1 kilograms).
o Spread axle tandems (8 feet (2.4 meters) to 10 feet 2 inches (approximately 3.10 meters) spread) have a maximum weight of 40,000 pounds ( kilograms).
o Tridems having a spacing of more than 10 feet (for example, 5 feet 5 feet (1.5 meters)) can also be limited to 40,000 pounds (18143.6 kilograms).
California Rules For Superloads: Loads wider than 15 feet (4.5 meters), 17 feet (5.1 meters) high or 135 feet (41.1 meters) in length are qualify as superloads.
Traveling Time in California: Travel is allowed continuously, if loads that do not require escorts, remain off state roadways, and are not equipped with more than two vehicles. For nighttime travel, the load must be light.
Travel restriction in California: Loads larger than 10 feet (3 meter) in width have limited travel periods (no travel permitted) from Monday to Friday in the following areas:
• Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego: From 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Los Angeles area: From 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• The San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
A Highway Patrol escort is necessary for loads that are wider or taller than 11 feet (3.3 meters). Loads wider than 12 feet (3.6 meters) can only move between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Travel restrictions during holidays are generally applicable only to oversized loads.
The requirements for an escort vehicle in California
California Escort / Pilot Car Information
Escort required for length in CA:
• Loads Longer than 100 feet (30.4 meters) in LA city require two escorts
• Loads longer than 120 feet (36.5 meters) to 135 feet (41.1 meters) require one or more escorts
Escort For Overhang:
• More than 30 feet (9.1 meters) front or rear require one or more escorts
Escort needs for Width limit:
• Load wider than 12 feet (3.6 meters) require one or two escorts some routes require an escort under 12 feet.
• Load wider than 13 feet (3.9 meters) on two lane routes require two escorts on some routes
• Load wider than 14 feet 11 inches (approximately 4.55 meters) require two escorts on four lane and interstate routes.
• Load more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) on two lane required three CHPs
• Load wider than 16 feet (4.8 meters) require CHP escort
Escort and Clearance Requirements for Height in California:
• For heights over 18 feet (5.4 meters), an escort, utility clearance, and route survey are required.
• California Highway Patrol (CHP) escorts may also be needed. If an escort is required for low clearance, it must be specified on the permit; otherwise, fines may be incurred.
Additional information for oversize in California
CA Signs/flags /flashing light Requirements & Blade/ Bucket Rules in California
Symbols For CA California: Vehicles over 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters) in width, 80 feet (24.3 meters) in length, or with overhangs longer than 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) require suitable signage and flags. Signs are also necessary for heavy loads. For nighttime driving, amber marker lights must be installed on the load’s front corners, visible from the front and side, and red lights on the rear corners, visible from the back and side. Los Angeles County requires amber lights at 5 feet (1.5 meters) intervals around the full load (with red lights on the back) and no higher than 5 feet (1.5 meters) above the ground. Rear overhangs of four feet or longer require at least two lights or a rear light bar at night. A rear light bar is unnecessary during daytime travel unless the weight obscures the turn signals and brake lights.
Blade/ Bucket Rules in California: Loaded shipping containers are not authorized to have a rear overhang, although empty containers may have up to 5 feet (1.5 meters). Excess height is not permitted for shipping containers. Buckets, blades, and counterweights don’t have to be removed. However, blades can be disconnected and carried on the same trailer as the overweight dozer, but the permit must state so (“blade detached and reloaded”).
Tow-away permits cannot be provided without an inspection report, a Cal-Trans permit, or a planned inspection appointment. If the tow-away unit is not registered, a temporary California registration will be granted along with the permit. Four-axle tractors must have a California inspection report or a permit that includes a specified inspection time. Cal-Trans inspects single-axle jeeps and boosters before issuing licenses in California.
The cost of California Oversize/Overweight Permits
The cost of California oversize permits varies depending on the kind of permit and the load criteria. The following are approximate costs:
• California Single-trip permit: This $16 permit allows for a one-time trip between a single origin and destination and is valid for seven consecutive days.
• California Annual permit: This $90 permit is valid for one year and is limited to particular cars or envelope loads traveling on approved roadways.
• Repeatable Permit: This permit costs $90 and is valid for up to 90 days. It is meant for repeating deliveries of the same load along the same route.
• Superload fees: The rates are set at $50 per hour of review, with an extra minimum price based on the workload.
• Fees for vehicles exceeding the legal registered weight: The fee for automobiles weighing up to 50,000 pounds (22679.6 Kilograms) more than the legal registered weight is $5.50, with extra charges for heavier weights.
With the appropriate oversize permit, you may ensure a smooth and compliance transit across California. Stay informed about the size, limits, and escort needs for safe travel.
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