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South Carolina Oversize Permits

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

In South Carolina, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 48′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a South Carolina 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:N/A
Legal Overhang Front:Trailers less than 48'0 long: 3'0 ft.
Trailers 48'0 ft: 5'0 ft.
Trailers 53'0: none allowed, allowed only if permitted
Straight trucks: 5'0 ft.
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:Trailers less than 48'0 long: 4'0 ft.
Trailers 48'0 ft: 5'0 ft.
Trailers 53'0: none allowed, allowed only if permitted
Straight trucks: 5'0 ft.
Legal Trailer Length:48'0 on 2 lane hwy.
53'0 on 4 lane hwy.
Legal Kingpin:N/A
Legal Weight Single:Interstate: 20,000 lbs.
Non-Interstate: 22,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:Interstate: 35,200 lbs.
Non-Interstate: 39,600 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:Interstate: 35,200 lbs.
Non-Interstate: 39,600 lbs.
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:N/A
Legal Weight Triples:N/A
Load Exemptions:-Road Machinery:
12'0 wide or less
90,000 lbs. or less
Road Machinery exempt: Crane, Track hoe, Dozer, Wheel loader, Front End loader, Excavator
-Farm Equipment:
16'0 wide or less
90,000 lbs. or less
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:Oversize/Overweight up to 130,000 lbs:
-Width (including height):
16'0 or less: $30.00
Greater than 16'0: $35.00
Greater than 18'0: $40.00
Greater than 20'0: $45.00
Greater than 22'0: $50.00
Height:
-Height only (any height): $30.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:130,000 lbs. or less: $30.00
Superload Fees:-Over 130,000 lbs: $100.00 + $3 per 1000 lbs.
-Over 200,000 lbs: $200.00 + $3 per 1000 lbs.
-Over 300,000 lbs: $350.00 + $3 per 1000 lbs.
-Over 500,000 lbs: $350.00 + $3 per 1000 lbs. + Additional $.05 per 1000 lbs. per mile (based on total GVW)
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:$100.00
Transfer/Prorate fee: $10.00
Additional Fees:N/A
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:803-737-6769
Email:[email protected]
Status Phone:803-737-6769
Website:https://www.scdot.org/
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 7 Days

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