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Hauling Oversize Loads in Rhode Island

Hauling oversize loads in Rhode Island involves several steps.

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island.

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.   

Rhode Island oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Rhode Island does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, 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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RI PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • 12’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 13’5
    • 2 pilots required
Pilot Car Length:
  • 80’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 95’0
    • 2 pilots required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 13’11
    • 1 pilot required, with height pole
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • Greater than 15’0
    • 2 pilots required
Additional Info:

  • Additional Pilots and/or State police may be required if deemed necessary by the State
    Engineer of Review office on a case by case
    basis.
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN RI
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Flashing or revolving Amber light
  • Must be visible no less than 800 ft.
  • Mounted on front and rear of the load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 2″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front of permitted vehicle and rear of
      vehicle or load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or Red squares
  • Mounted on all four corners of the load and
    all protrusions of the load

RI PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE
IN RI
Light Requirements:

Light Requirements for Rhode Island pilot cars:

  • Amber flashing lights required
  • Must be visible from front & rear
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Rhode Island pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • Not specified
  • Lettering:
    • Not specified
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, black lettering

Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Rhode Island pilots cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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