Georgia (GA) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Georgia.

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Georgia. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Georgia and all connecting states. We handle the coordination so your oversize load moves safely and on time.

Legal Dimensions — Georgia

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
75'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
12'1" 14'8" 1 Rear 1 rear escort or amber light
14'9" 16'0" 1 Rear 1 escort required
16'1" 20'0" 0 GDOT determines escorts case-by-case for loads over 16'

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'5" 0 Permit required
15'6" 20'0" 1 Front Front escort with height sensor (high pole) required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 100'0" 1 Rear 1 escort or amber lights at corners
100'1" 125'0" 1 Rear
125'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'8" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts or 1 escort + rear amber light
14'9" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear
16'1" 20'0" 0 GDOT determines escorts case-by-case for loads over 16'

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'5" 0 Permit required
15'6" 20'0" 1 Front Front escort with height sensor (high pole) required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 100'0" 1 Rear 1 escort or amber lights at corners
100'1" 125'0" 1 Rear
125'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
One-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset, Monday through Saturday
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Atlanta I-285: no movement 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM weekdays

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on all permit loads
Flags
Flags on all 4 corners

Pilot Car Services in Georgia

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Georgia for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Georgia, 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 Georgia and beyond.

Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Georgia Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

Need a Pilot Car in Georgia?

Call us at (214) 550-7192 or order online. Our pilots are ready to escort your load anywhere in Georgia and beyond.