Kentucky State Regulations

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Please Note! This chart is for informational purposes only, mostly for interstate routes. You may still require escorts for smaller dimensions as well depending on the route you take, rear overhang and downtown areas. Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully.

Kentucky

Kentucky DOT

Phone#:

502-564-1257

Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fr

Operating Time

Travel in Kentucky is allowed 24-7 unless specified otherwise on the permit. However, this DOES NOT APPLY for mobile homes.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

53′ trailer or load on Interstate and designated highways

Width:

8'6

Height:

13'6

Overhang:

5′ rear overhang on 48′ trailer (53′ semi-trailer and load)

Weight:

Gross:80.000

Single:20,000

Tandem:34.000

Tridem:48.000

Weight Limits

Gross:

5 axles – 96,000 | 6 axles – 120,000

Single:

24.000

Tandem:

45.000 / 5 axles | 48.000 / 6 axles

Tridem:

60.000

Notes:

also, may vary depending on route

Escort Conditions

Length:

over 110 - one escort | over 75'-85' - one escort on 2 lane HW

Single:

over 12′ – one escort | over 14' - two escorts | over 12' - 2 escorts on 2 lane HW

Height:

over 14'11 - 1 escort

Notes:

Height over 15'6 - requires a route survey | Overhang over 10′ – one escort