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Utah Escort Requirements
Department of Transportation
Motor Carrier Division
4501 South 2700 West
Box 148240
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-8240​
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Phone: (801) 965-4508
(801) 965-4892
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM (MT)
DIMENSION
REQUIREMENT
Width > 12' on Secondary Highways
1 Escort- As specified in permit
Width > 14' on Freeways
1 Escort- As specified in permit
Length > 105' on Secondary Highways
1 Escort- As specified in permit
Length > 120' on Freeways
1 Escort- As specified in permit
Tow Trucks > 165' in Length
1 Escort- As specified in permit
Front Overhang > 20'
Rear Overhang > 20'
Width > 14' on Secondary Highways
Width > 16' on Freeways
Length > 120' on Secondary Highways
Height > 16' on All Highways
Length > 120' on Secondary Highways
Note:
SR-201 from I-80 to 7200 West is recognized as part of the freeway system.
Police escorts are required for vehicles with loads that exceed:
(a) 17 feet wide or 17 feet 6 inches high on secondary highways; or
(b) 20 feet wide or 17 feet 6 inches high on highways; or
(c) loads more than 175 feet in length must have a minimum of two police escorts;
(d) loads more than 200 feet in length will require a minimum of two police escorts.
The division may authorize exemptions to this rule in coordination with the Utah Highway Patrol.
**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"
Planning your load is key to a successful, profitable delivery. The My PEVO team is equipped with up-to-date regulations so that planning can be quick and easy.
We have a nationwide network of high pole escorts, lead chase/escorts and steer escorts. You can rest easy while we organize state-to-state operations.
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