Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Maryland.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Maryland. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Maryland 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" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 13'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'5" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'6" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 85'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 85'1" | 140'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 140'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 130,000 lbs | 1 Police | Rear | Civilian + police escort if any non-Interstate |
| 130,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 1 Police | Rear |
Police escort even on Interstate-only routes
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Exception: construction equipment over 12' wide on non-Interstate requires 1 escort. Montgomery/PG Counties: 2 escorts if over 12' on 2-lane. |
| 13'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'5" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'6" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 85'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 85'1" | 140'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 140'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 130,000 lbs | 1 Police | Rear | Civilian + police escort on non-Interstate |
| 130,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 1 Police | Rear |
Police escort required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Maryland for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Maryland, 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 Maryland and beyond.