Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Colorado.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Colorado. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Colorado and all connecting states. We handle the coordination so your oversize load moves safely and on time.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on 4-lane highways |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Night travel prohibited over 14' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Eisenhower Tunnel max 13'11". |
| 16'1" | 17'6" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 17'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + utility clearance letters required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57'5" | 130'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 130'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort on 4-lane highways |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front on 2-lane highways |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Night travel prohibited over 14' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'1" | 16'0" | 0 | — | 13' legal on non-designated highways |
| 16'1" | 17'6" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 17'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + utility clearance letters
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57'5" | 85'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 85'1" | 110'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front on mountainous 2-lane highways (85'+); non-mountainous 2-lane escort starts at 110' |
| 110'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front on all 2-lane highways |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Colorado for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Colorado, our team matches your load with the right escorts — lead cars, chase cars, high pole escorts, and steer cars — based on the dimension thresholds and travel rules outlined above.
Because oversize requirements change at every state line, we plan your route end to end so your equipment stays compliant from origin to destination. Our dispatchers handle scheduling, positioning, and communication with your drivers, keeping your oversize or overweight load moving safely and on time across Colorado and beyond.