Philadelphia Pennsylvania Transport

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Oversize Permits & Escort Information

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Note: For state regulations, see Pennsylvania OD Regulations

Weight and Dimensions Restrictions

City of Philadelphia Standard Special Hauling Permit

A City of Philadelphia Standard Special Hauling Permit is required when traveling on any city street, state route, or interstate highway in the City of Philadelphia and the vehicle and/or load is:

• over 40′-0″ long as a single vehicle;
• over 60′-0″ long as  a combination vehicle;
• over 70′-0″ long as a combination transporting articles that are non-divisible as to length;
• over 8′-0″ wide (8′-6″ for non-divisible loads operating on highways having a width of 20′-0″ or more);
• over 13′-6″ high;
• over 80,000 pounds or the maximum gross vehicle weight.

A City of Philadelphia Super Load Special Hauling Permit is required when traveling on any city street, state route, or interstate highway in the City of Philadelphia and the vehicle and/or load is:

• over 160′-0″ long;
• over 16′-0″ wide;
• over 16′-0″ high;
• over 201,000 pounds.

For Permit Costs and Requirements see https://secure.phila.gov/Streets/HaulingPermit/Default.aspx