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Vermont (VT) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Vermont

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
75'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 — Permit required, no escort
12'1" 13'11" 1 Rear 1 follow escort on 4+ lane highways over 12'
14'0" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts at 14' or higher (VT DMV)

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'0" 0 — Permit required
14'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + route verification
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 79'11" 0 — Permit required
80'0" 200'0" 1 Rear 1 follow escort on 4+ lane highways at 80' or longer (VT DMV)

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
15'0" 30'0" 1 Rear At 15' = 1 escort

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
150,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 0 — Axle details + bridge analysis required
Route survey required

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 — Permit required
12'1" 13'11" 1 Front 1 precede escort on 2-lane highways over 12'
14'0" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear 2 escorts at 14' or higher

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 14'0" 0 — Permit required
14'1" 20'0" 1 Front High pole + route verification
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 79'11" 0 — Permit required
80'0" 200'0" 1 Front 1 precede escort on 2-lane highways at 80' or longer

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
15'0" 30'0" 1 Rear At 15' = 1 escort

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
150,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 0 — Axle details + bridge analysis
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
No Sunday or after noon Saturday.
Holiday Restrictions
No holidays or after noon preceding day.
Urban Restrictions
Speed limit 45 mph or less on state highways for loads over 90,000 lbs, over 10' wide, or over 75' long

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Standard flags at extremities
Additional Notes
Amber light required for loads 12' wide or wider or 80' long or longer
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Vermont Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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