Utah (UT) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Utah

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
81'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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)

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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'

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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'

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Loads 10' wide or less, 14' H, 105' L: 24/7 with lighting
Weekend Travel
Standard daylight travel
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
6-9 AM and 3:30-6 PM weekdays restricted in specified counties

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 10' wide or over 14' high
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Utah Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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