Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in New Hampshire.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout New Hampshire. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across New Hampshire 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" | 11'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'0" | 14'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on divided highway |
| 15'0" | 17'11" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + 1 NH State Police escort (48hr notice) |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + 2 NH State Police escorts |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — |
Route survey required over 13'6"
Route survey required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + utility coordination
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 79'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 80'0" | 99'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort required |
| 100'0" | 200'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + NH State Police (48hr notice) unless safety not compromised |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort at 15'+ overhang; combined with width 12'+ on 2-lane undivided = 2 escorts |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 11'11" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'0" | 14'11" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on undivided 2-lane |
| 15'0" | 17'11" | 1 Police | Front | 1 escort + 1 NH State Police escort (48hr notice) |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Front | 1 escort + 2 NH State Police escorts |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — |
Route survey required over 13'6"
Route survey required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + utility coordination
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48'1" | 79'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 80'0" | 99'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort required |
| 100'0" | 200'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + NH State Police (48hr notice) unless safety not compromised |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort at 15'+ overhang; combined with width 12'+ on 2-lane undivided = 2 escorts |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout New Hampshire for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire and beyond.