Nevada (NV) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Nevada

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
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" 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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 20'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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)

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Follow escort required for rear overhang over 25' (NAC 484D.670); front overhang over 25' requires lead escort

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 20'0" 1 Front High pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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)

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Follow escort required for rear overhang over 25' (NAC 484D.670); front overhang over 25' requires lead escort

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Under 12' wide with lighting only
Weekend Travel
Weekend restricted for wide/long on some corridors.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 8'6" wide
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Nevada Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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