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.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'5" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'6" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Front escort with height sensor (high pole) required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'5" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'6" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Front escort with height sensor (high pole) required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.