Maryland State Regulations | Lynx Permits

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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.

Maryland

Maryland DOT

Phone#:

(410) 582-5727

Email:

MdMotorCarrier@mdot.maryland.gov

Hours:

8am-4:30pm Mon-Fr

Operating Time

Loads up to and including 150K, 13' W, 100' L, 14'6 H authorized to travel 24/7. Night travel must be requested when ordering a permit.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

53' trailer

Width:

8'6

Height:

13'6

Overhang:

3 front | 6 rear

Weight:

Gross:80.000

Single:20,000

Tandem:34.000

Tridem:42.500

Weight Limits

Gross:

120,000 (non-Interstate) to 150,000 (Interstate)

Single:

27.000

Tandem:

52.000

Tridem:

63.000

Notes:

Over 120,000 pounds gross on any non-Interstate routes is a superload. (also: W - at 16' | L - at 120 | H - at 16)

Escort Conditions

Length:

over 85 - one escort

Single:

over 13′ – one escort | at 14' - two escorts

Height:

at 14'6 - 1 escort and a route survey

Notes:

Over 120,000 pounds – one civilian escort, and Police escort is required on entire route if any part of the route is on non-Interstate highways