New York 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.

New York

New York DOT

Phone#:

518-485-2999 / (888) 783-1685

Hours:

8am-3:30pm Mon-Fr

Operating Time

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, Monday through Friday, and may travel on Saturday until Noon, if not over 12′ wide or 85 long, legal height. Separate permits needed for NY City and Thruway system.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

53' trailer (kingpin 43' max)

Width:

8'6

Height:

13'6

Overhang:

No overhangs if total combination is over 65ft

Weight:

Gross:80.000

Single:22,400

Tandem:36.000

Tridem:54.000

Weight Limits

Gross:

5 axles - 120.000 | 6 axles - 130.000

Single:

depends on tire size

Tandem:

50.000

Tridem:

60.000

Notes:

You must be registered for at least the amount of weight you are permitting for New York

Escort Conditions

Length:

at 80 - 1 escort

Single:

over 12′ – one escort

Height:

at 14' one escort plus route survey

Notes:

Route survey also required for width at 16' and length at 100'