Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Alabama.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 front on 2-lane roads; 1 rear on multilane |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Route survey required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height indicator (high pole) required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | Rear overhang over 5' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane roads |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Route survey required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height indicator (high pole) required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload
Route survey required |