Portsmouth Virginia Transport
Oversize/Overweight Permit And Regulations
Portsmouth Virginia Oversize Permits & Escort Information
WE ARE NOT A PERMIT SERVICE NOR DO WE ARRANGE PERMITS FOR CARRIERS. THIS IS STRICTLY JUST FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. WE DO NOT ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE BELOW INFORMATION SO BE SURE TO READ YOUR PERMIT SHEETS CAREFULLY!
Note: For state regulations, see Virginia OD Regulations
Weight and Dimension Restrictions
Height
- If 14 feet or over begin checking signal height clearance;
- Look at the restricted structures map to check for bridge heights;
- If the height of the load is one inch less than the single height or over the signal height in the best route then a police escort is required;
- If the load height exceeds the signal height the driver will be required to contact the signal shop to determine if they need to be there;
- If over 13’7″ – 14′ requires permit;
- 14’1″ – 16’6″ – requires front and rear escorts;
- 16’7″ – 17′ – requires front, rear and police escorts;
- 17’1″ and over – requires front, rear and police escorts and is mandatory night move.
Width
- Over 8’6″ – requires a City permit;
- Over 10’6″ – requires a front and rear escort;
- Over 14′-0″ – requires a front, rear and police escort;
- Over 17′-0″ – requires front, rear and police escorts and is mandatory night move;
- Over 12′ – requires Amber Lights on the load.
Length
- Over 85′-0″ – requires a front and rear escort;
- Over 100′-0″ – requires a front, rear and police escort;
- 129′-0″ and over – requires front, rear and police escorts and is mandatory night move;
- Over 75′ – requires Amber Lights on the load.
Weight
- Single Axle permitted – 24,000 pounds;
- Tandem Axle permitted – 44,000 pounds;
- Tridem Axle permitted – 54,000 pounds;
- Quad Axle permitted – 64,500 pounds;
- Gross weight 80,000 pounds and under are at legal weights;
- No Single Axle weight should exceed 24,000 pounds. Take the gross weight and divide by the number of axles as a guideline.
City of Portsmouth official website https://www.portsmouthva.gov/168/Official-Forms
For City of Portsmouth Hauling Permit Application see https://www.portsmouthva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/141/Oversize-and-Overweight-Hailing-Permit-Application-PDF
For City of Portsmouth Hauling Permits Summary Sheet see https://portsmouthva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3165/Hauling-Summary-Sheet?bidld=