Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Nevada.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Nevada. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Nevada 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" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort on 4+ lane up to 14' |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Rear | Following pilot car required (NAC 484D.670) |
| 16'1" | 19'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Lead + follow required at 16'+ on all roads |
| 19'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | NDOT coordinates Highway Patrol escort over 19' on 4+ lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort up to 110' |
| 110'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort (or threshold is 120' if vehicle has mechanically steered rear axles, per NAC 484D.670) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear | Follow escort required for rear overhang over 25' (NAC 484D.670); front overhang over 25' requires lead escort |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | Lead pilot car required on 2-3 lane highways |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Lead + follow (NAC 484D.670) |
| 16'1" | 17'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Lead + follow required on all roads at 16'+ |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | NDOT coordinates additional escorts / Highway Patrol over 17' on 2-3 lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort up to 110' |
| 110'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort (or threshold is 120' if vehicle has mechanically steered rear axles, per NAC 484D.670) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear | Follow escort required for rear overhang over 25' (NAC 484D.670); front overhang over 25' requires lead escort |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Nevada for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Nevada, 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 Nevada and beyond.