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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Virginia
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Virginia.
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
- 10ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 12ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14.4ft tall
Non-interstate: front escort >10ft (non-certified acceptable), rear escort >12ft, both escorts >12ft. Interstate: front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. Height escort >14ft5in: front with height pole all routes. Certified escorts required on interstates.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Night travel restricted: sunrise to 30 min before sunset Mon-Sat. Sunday travel PROHIBITED for all oversize loads.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day — noon day before through end of holiday.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 18ft
- Length over
- 200ft
- Weight over
- 250,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
$20 base + $0.30 per mile if overweight/non-licensable
Typical processing: "one day or less" via EZ Haul
Source: Virginia DMV — 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.ezhaulvirginia.com
- Phone
- 1-804-786-2801
Superload: >18ft wide or >250,000 lbs or >200ft or >16ft high — engineering review required. EZ Haul Virginia online portal.
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