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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Connecticut
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Connecticut.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 13.5ft (162in)
- Length
- 48ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 22,400 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 36,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 12ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. State police escort may be required for certain loads.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Daylight only. Loads >=13ft6in wide or >=14ft high restricted to Tue-Thu 9AM-4PM ONLY. Sat/Sun until noon for standard (<=12ft wide, <=13ft6in high, <=80ft long) loads only. 5 business-day advance notice minimum.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Begins noon day before.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 16ft
- Length over
- 130ft
- Weight over
- 200,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Current
$30 + $12 electronic fee ($42 min) + $2 per 1,000 lb over 200,000 lbs
Source: CTDOT permit portal (Public Act 22-40 (2022)).
Permit fee only — does not include escort/pilot-car service costs (market-rate, arranged separately) or third-party permit-service fees. This is an estimate for planning purposes, not a quote.
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://cvoportal.ct.gov/
- Phone
- 1-860-594-2260
CT has lower length limits on some routes. Bridge restrictions common.
Planning a move through Connecticut?
Plan a truck-legal route that checks bridges and construction, or find a vetted transporter or escort.
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