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Kentucky Oversize Permits

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

In Kentucky, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

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

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8’6 on Interstates, Parkways, Designated hwys
8’0 on Non-designated hwys
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length:-Single Unit: 45’0
-Truck, trailer & load: 65’0 on Non-designated hwys only
-Trailer: 53’0 on Interstate, Parkways, Designated hwys
Legal Overhang Front:-Front overhang is not allowed on combination units.
-Front overhang is any portion of the load that exceeds past the front of the truck cab.
-Not the trailer
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:4'0
Legal Trailer Length:-Single Unit: 45’0
-Truck, trailer & load: 65’0 on Non-designated hwys only
-Trailer: 53’0 on Interstate, Parkways, Designated hwys
Legal Kingpin:N/A
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:48,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 48,000 lbs.
Load Exemptions:
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$60.00, plus $2.40 credit card fee
Permit Fee/Overweight:$60.00, plus $2.40 credit card fee
Superload Fees:N/A
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:-Non-divisible – 13’11 wide or less:
Annual A01
$250.00
-Non-divisible – 16’0 wide or less:
Annual A02
$500.00
-Farming Equipment – 14’0 wide or less
Annual A03
$80.00
Farming Equipment – 16’0 wide or less:
Annual A04
$150.00
-Metal Commodities:
Annual A05
$1,250.00
-Manufactured Homes
Annual A10
$1,500.00
-Steel – Statewide (Non-divisible)
Annual A06
$500.00
-Annual amendment fee:
$10.00
-Additional credit card fee of $2.40
Additional Fees:N/A
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:502-564-1257
Email:
Status Phone:502-564-1257
Website:https://drive.ky.gov/motor-carriers/Pages/Purchase-Overweight-Over-Dimensional-Permits.aspx
Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 10 Days

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