Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Florida.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Florida. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Florida 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 | Some 2-lane routes may require 2 |
| 14'1" | 15'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | May need state police escort |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 15'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey required
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts with high pole
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 95'0" | 1 | Rear | May require 1 rear on some routes |
| 95'1" | 150'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 150'1" | 250'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 250'1" | 400'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 qualified escort + 1 law enforcement escort required |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear | Rear overhang past center of last axle |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts on 2-lane roads |
| 14'1" | 15'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | May need state police |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 15'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey required
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 95'0" | 1 | Rear | May require 1 rear on some routes |
| 95'1" | 150'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 150'1" | 250'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 250'1" | 400'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 qualified escort + 1 law enforcement escort required |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear | Rear overhang past center of last axle |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Florida for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Florida, 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 Florida and beyond.