Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Utah.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Utah. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Utah 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" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on divided highway (UDOT) |
| 16'1" | 19'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts over 16' on divided highway (UDOT) |
| 20'0" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 escorts + police escort required for width 20'+ on all highways (UDOT) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 16'1" | 17'6" | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts required over 16' height on all highways (UDOT)
Height pole required |
| 17'7" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
2 escorts + Utah Highway Patrol escort required over 17'6"; utilities must be notified
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 175'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on divided highway over 120' |
| 175'1" | 200'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + 1 police escort required over 175' |
| 200'1" | 300'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 escorts + 2 police escorts required over 200' |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | |
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 escorts + 2 police |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 16'1" | 17'6" | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts required over 16' height on all highways (UDOT)
Height pole required |
| 17'7" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
2 escorts + Utah Highway Patrol escort required over 17'6"; utilities must be notified
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81'1" | 105'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 105'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on secondary highway over 105' |
| 120'1" | 175'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts on secondary highway over 120' |
| 175'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 escorts + 1 police escort required over 175' |
| 200'1" | 300'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 escorts + 2 police escorts required over 200' |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 40'0" | 1 | Rear |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Utah for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Utah, 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 Utah and beyond.