Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Ohio.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Ohio. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Ohio 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" | 14'6" | 1 | Rear | Rear on multi-lane highways |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'7" | 14'10" | 1 | Front |
Height sensing device required on escort
Height pole required |
| 14'11" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Height sensing device required on lead escort
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Configuration dependent |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'1" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Flags required at rear overhang 4'+ |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 200,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required, may need police escort if also over 13' wide |
| 120,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required when over 13' wide AND over 120,000 lbs
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 13'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Front | Lead escort on 2-lane roads |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Law enforcement escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'7" | 14'10" | 1 | Front |
Height sensing device required
Height pole required |
| 14'11" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Height sensing device required on lead escort
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'1" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Flags required at rear overhang 4'+ |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required when over 13' wide AND over 120,000 lbs
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Ohio for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Ohio, 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 Ohio and beyond.