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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Maine
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Maine.
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
- Height escort required over
- 15ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. MaineDOT certified escorts required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Daylight only (sunrise to sunset). July-August weekends PROHIBITED. Apr 22-Nov 18 Saturdays until noon only; I-95 June 3-Aug 26 Saturdays until 9AM only. Maine Turnpike daylight Mon-Fri only. Mobile homes Mon-Thu only. Police escort mandatory on interstate for loads requiring escort. Max permitted length 125ft.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 16ft
- Length over
- 130ft
- Weight over
- 125,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
Statute sets a $6–$30 range; the specific fee actually charged within that range was not found
Source: 29-A M.R.S. §2382 — 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://www.movememaine.com/
- Phone
- 1-207-624-9000
Spring restrictions (Mud Season) apply Feb-May on many secondary roads.
Planning a move through Maine?
Plan a truck-legal route that checks bridges and construction, or find a vetted transporter or escort.
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