Legal size limits without a permit
| Measurement | Georgia legal limit |
|---|---|
| Height | 13'6" (14'0" for automobile haulers on the interstate system) |
| Width | 8'6" |
| Front Overhang | 3' (confirmed for auto/boat hauler combinations) |
| Rear Overhang | 4' (confirmed for auto/boat hauler combinations) |
Axle and gross weights
How much each axle group and the whole vehicle can carry in Georgia, without a permit and with an overweight permit.
| Axle group | Legal limit | With a permit |
|---|---|---|
| Steer axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs (interstate) | Up to 25,000 lbs |
| Tandem axle | 34,000 lbs (interstate); up to 40,680 lbs on non-interstate highways | Up to 50,000 lbs primary tandem / 28,000 lbs secondary tandem |
| Tridem axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Quad axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs | 100,000 lbs GVW on a standard 5-axle tractor-trailer (Standard Annual / Annual Plus Permit) |
Superload: Non-divisible loads over 16' wide/high and/or 150,001-180,000 lbs GVW = Superload; over 180,000 lbs = Superload Plus
Permit types we file in Georgia
Single-Trip PermitValid up to 10 days for a defined route.
Standard Annual / Annual Plus PermitYear-round permit tied to a specific vehicle, with the Annual Plus allowing greater width/height.
Continuous Movement PermitFor loads of 125,000 lbs or less with legal dimensions, allowing near-continuous travel.
Maximum dimensions with a permit
| Dimension | Maximum with a permit |
|---|---|
| Length | 100 ft (Standard Annual and Annual Plus Permits) |
| Width | 12 ft (Standard Annual); 14 ft up to 10' height / 14'8" upper portion (Annual Plus); 16 ft for manufactured homes |
| Height | 14'6" (Standard Annual and Annual Plus) |
| Rear Overhang | Confirmed at filing |
Loads over 16' wide/high, or over 150,001 lbs GVW, are classified Superload (or Superload Plus above 180,000 lbs) and require individual route survey/escort handling.
Escorts and travel restrictions
Escort & pilot car rules
- Rear escort with amber light required for loads 75'-100' long, or 12'-14'8" wide on four-lane/limited-access roads.
- Front escort with height-sensor pole required for any load 15'6" or taller.
- Front AND rear escorts required for loads over 125' long, or over 16' wide.
- Police escort required for loads exceeding 16' wide.
When you can travel
- Standard travel hours: Monday-Saturday, 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.
- Continuous (24/7) movement allowed for permitted loads of 125,000 lbs or less with legal dimensions.
- House moves restricted to Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm.
- Permits invalid on I-285 (Atlanta) 7-9am and 3-6pm Monday-Friday.
Signs, flags and lights
Most states require
- An “OVERSIZE LOAD” banner on the front of the truck and the rear of the load.
- Red or fluorescent orange warning flags at each corner and at the widest points of the load.
- Amber warning lights or clearance lights when moving at night, where night travel is allowed.
Georgia specifics
- Banner size, flag size and light rules for Georgia are listed on your permit.
- We include them in your permit notes so your driver has them before the trip.
Rules change. Limits and requirements are set by the state DOT and can change. We confirm the current rules for your exact load before filing.