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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — New Mexico
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for New Mexico.
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
- 14ft (168in)
- Length
- 53ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 21,600 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
- 18ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 15.5ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. NMDOT certified escorts required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Daylight only (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset), Mon-Sat. No Sunday travel for oversize. Rush-hour prohibitions in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Las Cruces 7-9AM and 4-6PM Mon-Fri. No travel when visibility <1000ft or wind >25mph.
Holiday blackouts: Major US holidays.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 20ft
- Length over
- 150ft
- Weight over
- 170,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Not available
We could not find a citable, official fee figure for New Mexico — rather than guess, contact the permit office directly (see below) for current pricing.
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://truckpermits.dot.nm.gov/
- Phone
- 1-505-476-0170
Height limit 14ft6in on most routes; higher allowed on designated routes.
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