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New Mexico Escort Requirements
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Department of Transportation
Oversize/Overweight Permits
P.O. Box 1628
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628
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PHONE: 505-476-2475
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Email:
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM (EST)
DIMENSION
REQUIREMENT
Width ≥ 14 feet
1 Escort (Escort may be required for widths < 14 feet based on routes as per DOT's escort vehicle map.)
Width ≥ 20 feet
1 Police Escort (Police escort may also be required for specific roads or safety concerns as determined by DOT.)
Length > 110 feet and ≤ 120 feet
1 Escort (Movement restricted to certain highways.)
Length > 120 feet
2 Escorts (Determined based on route and other conditions by DOT.)
Height > 16 feet
ENTRY INTO NEW MEXICO:
A. An oversize or overweight vehicle, combination or load shall have a special permit issued by the DOT before entry into this state. Any required escort vehicle shall be certified by the DOT or DPS before entry into this state.
B. If an escort vehicle is not certified before entry, the escort vehicle and the escorted vehicle or load shall stop outside the state. The escort vehicle driver shall turn off or remove all exterior lighting and equipment, remove or cover any signs and remove the amber lights and flags. The escort vehicle shall then drive to the nearest port of entry where the vehicle and equipment can be checked and verified for certification. After the escort vehicle has been certified, it shall drive back, without display of lighting, signs, flags or equipment, to where the escorted load has stopped outside the state. All required lighting, equipment, flags and signs shall then be repositioned on the escort vehicle, and the permitted load and escort vehicle shall enter the state.
**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
"PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN"
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