North Dakota (ND) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — North Dakota

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
75'0"
Gross Weight
105,500 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 16'0" 0 Permit required, no escort on 4-lane divided
16'1" 18'0" 1 Rear 1 rear escort follows movement on 4-lane (300-700 ft)
18'1" 20'0" 1 Police Rear NDHP escort may be required (District Operations Commander discretion)

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 18'0" 0 Permit required; height pole and utility clearance recommended
18'1" 20'0" 1 Front 1 escort + written utility-company clearances required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required
120'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1+ escorts

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'6" 0 Permit required, no escort
14'7" 16'0" 1 Front 1 front escort on 2-lane (300-700 ft), or amber lights in lieu of escort
16'1" 18'0" 2 Front + Rear 1 precede + 1 follow on 2-lane
18'1" 20'0" 2 Police Front + Rear NDHP escort may be required (District Operations Commander discretion)

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 18'0" 0 Permit required; height pole and utility clearance recommended
18'1" 20'0" 1 Front 1 escort + written utility-company clearances required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required
120'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1+ escorts

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
Over 16' wide and over 110' long: no Saturday afternoon or Sunday.
Holiday Restrictions
Holidays may be restricted
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Amber beacons required
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the North Dakota Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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