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New York Escort Requirements
Central Permit Office
First Floor
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
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PHONE: (518) 485-2999
(888) 783-1685
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Email:
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
7:00AM – 4:00PM (EST)
Escort Requirements by Width
WIDTH
NUMBER OF ESCORTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
12'1" to 13'11"
1 Front escort (2-lane highways)
1 Rear escort (highways with more than 2 lanes).
14'0" to 15'11"
Same as above
No travel in business districts between 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM.
16'0"
Front and Rear escort on all routes
Route survey required. No travel in business districts during peak hours.
Over 18'0"
3 escorts (1 additional front escort)
Applies to 4-lane highways.
Escort Requirements by Length
WIDTH
NUMBER OF ESCORTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
80' to 89'11"
1 Front escort (2-lane highways)
1 Rear escort (highways with more than 2 lanes).
90' to 99'11"
Same as above
No travel in business districts between 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM.
100' or greater
Front and Rear escorts on all routes
2 Front escorts on 2-lane highways. Route survey required.
Escort Requirements by Height
WIDTH
NUMBER OF ESCORTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
14'0" or greater
Route survey required. No travel in business districts during peak hours.
15' or greater
Same as above
No travel in New York State during peak hours.
New York City Escort Requirements
Condition
Escort Required
Additional Information
Width over 11'
Width over 14'
1 Front and 1 Rear escort
Length over 65'
Height over 14'
Oversize vehicle crossing NYC bridges
1 Front and 1 Rear escort or 1 High Pole and 1 Rear escort
Based on vehicle dimensions.
Escort Requirements by Overhang
Overhang
Escort Required
Additional Requirements
Front/Rear overhang > 10'
Rear overhang cannot exceed 1/3 of load length. Front escort for overhang > 10'.
Police Escort Requirements
Condition
Police Escort Required
Additional Information
Vehicle crosses centerline
Required
For bridges or highways.
Traveling wrong way
Required
On a one-way street or ramp.
Width > 16'
Required on all highways
Length > 160'
Required on all highways
Height > 16'
Required
Weight ≥ 200,000 lbs.
Required
**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.
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