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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Hawaii
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Hawaii.
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
- 9ft (108in)
- Height
- 13.5ft (162in)
- Length
- 58ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 22,500 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 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
- 14ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14ft tall
Escorts required per county rules. No continuous road network — island-by-island permits required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Daylight only (normally). Peak hours PROHIBITED statewide: 5:00-8:30 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM. Night and weekends at discretion of district engineer (must be noted on permit). No inter-island road movement — each island = separate permit district.
Holiday blackouts: Major US holidays.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 14ft
- Length over
- 100ft
- Weight over
- 100,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
Official page states only a "$5.00 to $25.00" range — no itemized table found
Source: Hawaii DOT — verify current fee with the permit office before budgeting a move.
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
- Phone
- 808-831-6712
No unified portal — per-island district offices. Oahu: DOT.HWYO.Permits@hawaii.gov / (808) 831-6712. Max permitted width 16ft (192in). HAR §19-104-14.
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