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Virginia Escort Requirements
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Hauling Permits Section
P.O. Box 23260
6th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23260​
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Phone: (804) 786-2787
Fax: (804) 367-1003
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Email: haulingpermit@dmv.virginia.gov
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
7:45AM – 4:00PM (MT)
WIDTH
NON-INTERSTATE
INTERSTATE
12’1 – 14’
16’1” – 18’
Jurisdiction Escort Requirements:
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel:
Vehicles exceeding 12 feet in width traveling through the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel on Interstate 77 must be accompanied by a rear escort.
For loads with a height over 14 feet, two escorts (front and rear) are required, and the permittee must travel along the centerline through both the East River and Big Walker Mountain tunnels.
Chesapeake:
Width exceeding 10'7" up to 12': Requires 1 Front escort on all routes. A Rear escort is also needed on 2-lane undivided highways.
Length exceeding 13'7" up to 14': Requires 1 Front escort on all routes. A Rear escort is also needed on 2-lane undivided highways.
Length exceeding 85': Requires 1 Rear escort on all routes.
Hampton:
Width exceeding 10' up to 10'6": Requires 1 Front escort on all routes.
Width exceeding 10'7" up to 12': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Side overhang exceeding 3': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Henrico:
Width exceeding 10'1" up to 12': Requires 1 Front escort on all routes.
Width exceeding 12'1" up to 14': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Newport News:
Width exceeding 9'1" up to 10': Requires 1 Rear escort on 2-lane, 2-way arterial, collector, or residential roads.
Width exceeding 10'1" up to 11': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on 2-lane, 2-way arterial, collector, or residential roads.
Width exceeding 11': Requires 1 Rear escort on multilane arterial roads and 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on 2-lane, 2-way arterial, collector, or residential roads.
Length exceeding 65': Requires 1 Rear escort on 2-lane, 2-way arterial, collector, or residential roads.
Norfolk:
Width exceeding 9'1" up to 10'6": Requires 1 Rear escort on all routes.
Width exceeding 10'6": Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Length exceeding 65': Requires 1 Rear escort on all routes.
Portsmouth:
Width exceeding 10'6": Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Length exceeding 85': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Any rear overhang: Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Suffolk:
Width exceeding 8'7" up to 10': Requires 1 Front escort on secondary routes.
Width exceeding 10'1" up to 12': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on secondary routes.
Width exceeding 11'1" up to 12': Requires 1 Rear escort on primary routes and 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on secondary routes.
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Virginia Beach:
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Width exceeding 10'7" up to 12': Requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear) on all routes.
Front overhang exceeding 10': Requires a Front escort on all routes.
Rear overhang exceeding 4': Requires a Rear escort on all routes.
Super Loads:
A super load is defined as any load that exceeds the standard weight limits—whether it be gross weight, axle weight, or routine dimensions—typically measuring over 15'1" in width, 15' in height (depending on permit type), or 150' in length.
Over 18'
As specified on permit
As specified on permit
HEIGHT
NON-INTERSTATE
INTERSTATE
Over 14'5"
LENGTH
NON-INTERSTATE
INTERSTATE
90’1” – 120’
None
150’1” – 200’
Over 200'
As specified on permit
As specified on permit
OVERHANG
NON-INTERSTATE
INTERSTATE
Exceeding 10’ front
**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.
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