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Hauling Oversize Loads in Connecticut

Hauling oversize loads in Connecticut involves several steps.

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

But the preparation does not end with obtaining oversize load permits. Oversize loads often need pilot cars and specialized equipment is required for travel, including oversize load signs and specialized oversize load LED lights for trucks. 

There are standard pilot car requirements when hauling an oversize load in Connecticut.

Permit regulations such as night and weekend travel restrictions and specific curfews should be known prior to travel. 

Routing is another major step in the heavy haul process. Most state agencies will not be aware of temporary construction, bridge heights or travel restrictions on some city/county townships or on Indian reservations. If you have a complicated load, it’s best to check your route or conduct a route survey in advance.   

Connecticut oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Connecticut does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Connecticut cities and counties require additional permits. Choosing not to obtain city or county permits raises liability concerns, specifically two. 

  1.  Ticket/fine: Fines for illegally traveling on city or county roads without a permit range from a few hundred dollars to $30,000 or more.
  2. Accident/Insurance: If you get into an accident while traveling on a city or county road without a permit, your insurance may deny you coverage costing you more than just money.

If you want to speak to a WCS Transportation Consultant about planning your oversize load haul in Connecticut, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. An oversize load transport is much more than just permits, a heavy haul transport also includes routing, permit regulations, liability and more.

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CT PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 front pilot required, two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • 13’6 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
  • 15’0 or greater
    • 1 front pilot & 2 rear pilots required
  • Refer to Additional Info
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 80’0
    • 1 rear pilot required, two-lane highway
  • Greater than 100’0
    • 2 pilots required, two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • Greater than 119’11
    • 2 pilots required
    • 2 SHP required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 front pilot required, two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • 13’6 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
  • 15’0 or greater
    • 1 front pilot & 2 rear pilots required
  • Refer to Additional Info
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • 25’0
Additional Info:
  • Pilot requirements can change depending on many factors
    • Such as travel through
      construction/maintenance zones
    • Special considerations in a survey,
      ramping, etc.
  • SHP can be required if deemed necessary

Width & Height Combo:

  • Greater than 13’5 wide & greater than 15’0
    high
    • 2 SHP required
  • 15’1 high or greater & 13’6 wide or greater
    • 1 pilot required
    • 2 SHP required
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN CT
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Top-mounted Amber
  • Must be visible no less than 1000 ft.
Sign Requirements:

Signage Specs:

  • Wording
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD” or
      “LONG LOAD”
  •  Size
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ x 1
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front and rear of the transport vehicle
Flag Requirements:
  • 18″ x 18″ Red squares
  • Located at all 4 corners of load and/or widest points
CT PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN CT
Light Requirements:

Light requirements for Connecticut pilot cars:

  • Equipped with a top mounted flashing or
    rotating Amber light
  • Must be visible at 1,000 ft.
Sign Requirements:

Sign requirements for Connecticut pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • OVERSIZE LOAD AHEAD
    • FOLLOWING WIDE LOAD AHEAD
    • FOLLOWING LONG LOAD
    • AHEAD OF LONG LOAD
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 12″
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ x 1″ brush stroke
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag requirements for Connecticut pilot cars:

  • Red flags 18″ square
  • Displayed front and/or rear corners

Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle requirements for Connecticut pilot cars:

  • Minimum 60” wide
  • Maximum weight capacity 1½ ton
Additional Equipment

Additional equipment for Connecticut pilot cars:

  • Two-Way Radio
  • Red hand flag
  • Red Vest and/or jacket
Certification Requirements

Certification requirements for Connecticut pilot
cars:

  • All escorts must have a certification card
  • Certification cards from other states accepted

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