South Carolina 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.

South Carolina

South Carolina DOT

Phone#:

803-737-6769

Hours:

8am-5pm Mon-Fr

Operating Time

One-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset, Monday - Saturday. No Sunday travel. Overweight only can travel 24/7.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

53'0 trailer and load (41 kingpin)

Width:

8'6

Height:

13'6

Overhang:

5' rear on 48 semitrailer | none on 53'

Weight:

Gross:80.000

Single:20.000

Tandem:34.000

Tridem:35.200, | also depends on spacing

Weight Limits

Gross:

5 axles - 90.000 | 6 axles - 110.000

Single:

20.000

Tandem:

40.000

Tridem:

60.000

Notes:

Loads exceeding these dimensions are considered superloads (also L > 125, W > 16, Overhang > 10)

Escort Conditions

Length:

Determined by the SC DOT

Single:

Over 12 one escort on 2 lane HW | over 14' - 2 escorts

Height:

Determined by the SC DOT, depends on route

Notes:

Implements of husbandry, including farm tractors, forestry equipment and road machinery, are exempt from needing permits when the load is not over 12′ wide, 13'6 high or 90,000 pounds gross.