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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Louisiana
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Louisiana.
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
- 53ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 20,000 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
- 16ft wide
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. State Police escort required for loads >200,000 lbs. Certified escorts required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Daylight only for most permit types. Interstate peak hours: loads >12ft wide prohibited 7-9AM and 3:30-5PM Mon-Fri on urban Interstate segments. Loads >14ft wide prohibited entirely on Interstate (exception: tanks, pools, mobile homes up to 16ft). No movement in heavy rain, heavy fog, icy roads, or heavy snow.
Holiday blackouts: Per permit conditions. Some permit types exempt from holiday restrictions.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 18ft
- Length over
- 150ft
- Weight over
- 254,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
Oversize-only trip permit: $10/day flat. Overweight fee matrix could not be located as an official standalone document.
Source: Louisiana DOTD — 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
- Online portal
- https://lageauxpm.dotd.la.gov/safehaul/permitting/client/permitmanager/#login
- Phone
- 800-654-1433
LaGeaux Permit Manager (official portal). Route Planner: lageauxrp.dotd.la.gov. Trouble Board for bridge/road closures on same domain. Max single-trip GVW 254,000 lbs (RS 32:387). State Police escort required >16ft wide.
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