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California Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of California.

In California, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 14’0″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a California oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8’6″
Legal Height:14’0
Legal Length:65’0 CA / STAA unlimited
Legal Overhang Front:3’0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:2/3 wheelbase (measured from center of axle 2 to center of last axle)
Legal Trailer Length:48/53 STAA.
STAA rules:
-Trailers up to 48’0 allowed with unlimited kingpin settings.
-Trailers greater than 48’0 and up to 53’0 are allowed with a kingpin maximum of 40’0.
-Trailers greater than 53′ not allowed unless load justifies use.
-CA legal is 65’0 long with a 40’0 maximum kingpin.
-Kingpin measurement is from the center of Kingpin to center of last trailer axle.
Legal Kingpin:Unlimited/40’0STAA.
STAA rules:
-Trailers up to 48’0 allowed with unlimited kingpin settings.
-Trailers greater than 48’0 and up to 53’0 are allowed with a kingpin maximum of 40’0.
-Trailers greater than 53′ not allowed unless load justifies use.
-CA legal is 65’0 long with a 40’0 maximum kingpin.
-Kingpin measurement is from the center of Kingpin to center of last trailer axle.
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:Legal Weight Tridem:
-8’0 to 8’11 = 34,000 lbs.
-9’0 to 9’11 = 42,500 lbs.
-10’0 or greater = 43,500 lbs.
Legal Weight Quad:Illegal
Legal Weight Doubles:
Legal Weight Triples:
Load Exemptions:Length:
-No set length for the following loads::
Poles, Timbers, Pipes, Integral Structural Materials and/or Single Unit Component parts, including but not limited to, Missile Components, Aircraft Assemblies, Drilling Equipment and Tanks. -Hauling equipment authorized: Pole, pipe dolly and/or lawful trailer, used as a pole or pipe dolly in connection with a motor vehicle. Semitrailer and a pole and/or pipe dolly, used in connection with a truck tractor to haul flexible integral structural material.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$16.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:$16.00
Superload Fees:-$16.00 + $50.00 per review hour
-$66.00 + Minimum fee charged
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:$90.00
Additional Fees:Repetitive Single Trip Permit Fee: $90.00
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:916-322-1297
Email:
Status Phone:916-322-1297
Website:https://dot.ca.gov/
Hours of Operation:7:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific
Permit Valid For: 7 Days

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