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West Virginia Oversize Permits

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

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

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:
  • 8’6
    • Interstate, US, state routes, and local
      roads
      • Lanes greater than 10’0 wide
  • 8’0
    • Local roads
      • Lanes 10’0 wide or less
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length:
  • Semi Tractor / Trailer combination
    • Interstate and National Network
      Highways
      • Unlimited length
    • US routes / State routes / County * City
      roads
      • 70’0
  • Semi Trailer
    • 53’0
    • Rear tractor axle to first trailer 37’0 
      maximum
  • Mobile homes
    •  45’0
  • Travel Trailer / Tow vehicle (combination)
    • 65’0
  • Saddle Mount Vehicles
    •  97’0
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Overhang Rear:6'0
Legal Trailer Length:
  • Semi Tractor / Trailer combination
    • Interstate and National Network
      Highways
      • Unlimited length
    • US routes / State routes / County * City
      roads
      • 70’0
  • Semi Trailer
    • 53’0
    • Rear tractor axle to first trailer 37’0 
      maximum
  • Mobile homes
    •  45’0
  • Travel Trailer / Tow vehicle (combination)
    • 65’0
  • Saddle Mount Vehicles
    •  97’0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 42,500 lbs.
Load Exemptions:
  • Steel beams & poles
    • 80’0 long
      • Must use stretch trailer or pole
        dolly
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$20.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:$20.00 +$0.04 per ton per mile
Superload Fees:

$20.00 + $0.04 per ton per mile + Low Impact
Monitor (if applicable)

  • Superload applications not activated within 30 days of approval.
    • $20.00
  • Low Impact Monitors
    • Monitor overweight loads crossing over specific bridges/structures
    • Monitors may be assigned at any time
    • Fees
      • First Bridge
        • $150.00
      • Second bridge
        • $100.00
      • Additional bridges
        • $50.00
      • Maximum fee
        • $750.00
Annual Fees:
  • Oversize
    • $200.00
  • Oversize/overweight
    • $500.00
  • Seagoing
    • $150.00
      • 1-15 permits
  • Mobile Home
    • $200.00
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone: 304-558-9547, 304-558-2883
Fax:304-558-0591
Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://transportation.wv.gov/

Hours of Operation:7:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For:

5 days

  • Single Trip Mobile Home permits are good for ten (10) days.

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