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Georgia Escort Requirements

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Georgia Department of Transportation

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Single Trip Permits/Annual Permits/
Customer Service
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Phone #: (844) 837-5500 

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GDOT Oversize Permit Main Office

Phone #: (404) 635-8176

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Fax: (575) 353-7732

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

DIMENSION

REQUIREMENT

Height over 15' or greater

 Height equal to 15'6" or higher

Width Over 12' and up to 14'8"

Width Over 16′

Length Over 75' up to 100'

Length over 100' up to 125'

Length over 125'

Special Rules: 16' Wide Manufactured Homes, Modular buildings, and Houses

These moves in excess of 16' wide are a special extension of oversized permitting rules. While each permit will specifically list the special requirements, general requirements will include:
Travel times: Monday through Saturday only (plus holiday restrictions), with hours limited to 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for most house moves and unless otherwise designated on the permit. Exceptions to the times for house movements will be considered if the hauler provides a written request from all local governments or
police/sheriff offices along the proposed route(s).
Application for the movement of a house shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the time of movement with the prior approval of the local utilities affected. 

Special Rules: Superload Escorts

Superloads are a special category of permitted loads. Specific instructions will be dictated on the permit - read it carefully.
A superload is defined as:
• Weight in excess of 150,000 pounds gross weight
• Weight in excess of allowable weight over low limit/posted bridge
• Width in excess of 16 feet

**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.

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