Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Rhode Island.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Rear | Rear on 4-lane, front on 2-lane |
| 14'7" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 20'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. RI does not mandate escort vehicle for height alone; utility coordination recommended for overhead obstructions |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 90'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | 1+ as determined by RIDOT |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Front | Front on 2-lane |
| 14'7" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 20'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. RI does not mandate escort vehicle for height alone; utility coordination recommended for overhead obstructions |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 90'0" | 1 | Front | 1 escort precedes on undivided highways |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts required over 90' |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As determined by RIDOT |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |