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Louisiana Oversize Permits

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

In Lousiana, 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 Lousiana oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8'6
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length:65'0
Legal Overhang Front:4'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Overhang Rear:8'0
Legal Trailer Length:59'6
Legal Weight Single:
  • 20,000 lbs. – Interstate
  • 22,000 lbs. – Off Interstate
Legal Weight Tandem:
  • 34,000 lbs. – Interstate
  • 37,000 lbs. – Off Interstate
Legal Weight Tridem:
  • 42,000 lbs. – Interstate
  • 45,000 lbs. – Off Interstate
Legal Weight Quad:
  • 50,000 lbs. – Interstate
  • 53,000 lbs. – Off Interstate
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples:42,000 lbs.
Load Exemptions:
  • Farm Tractors/Implements when engaged in agricultural practices on state highways with in a 50 mile radius.
  • Timber/Logging Equipment transported
    to/from jobsites
  • Poles and/or Piling if:
    • Hauled on 59’0 ft trailer or less
    • Overall length is 65’0 long or less
    • Overhang of 15’0 ft or less
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$10.00 per day (3 day maximum)
Permit Fee/Overweight:Refer to Overweight Permit Fee Chart & House Bill NO. 217 link below.
Superload Fees:Refer to Overweight Permit Fee Chart & House Bill NO. 217 link below.
Annual Fees:
  • Oversize
    • $500.00
  • Overweight
    • $2,500.00
  • Bagged Rice
    • $500.00
  • Cotton Module
    • $50.00
  • Forest Management Equipment
    • $10.00
  • Forest Product
    • $10.00
  • Harvest season/Natural Forest Product
    • $100.00
  • Liquid Bulk Container
    • $200.00
  • Ocean Sealed Containers
    • Class I
      • $50.00
    • Class II
      • $375.00
    • Containerized Special Cargo
      • $750.00
Important Links:

Overweight Permit Fee Chart

House Bill NO. 217
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:800-654-1433
Status Phone:225-377-7113
Fax:225-377-7154
Email:[email protected]
Website:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/

Hours of Operation:7:00 am - 3:30 pm Central
Permit Valid For: Oversize only 1-5 Days / Overweight 5 Days

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