Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6"
Length: 48' Trailer
53' Trailer: Designated Highways
Gross Weight: 80,000 lbs
Single Trip: 3 Consecutive Days
Superload: 3–5 Days (Typical)
IRP Permit: 72 Hours
IFTA Permit: 3 Days
Annual Permit: 1 Year
30 Minutes After Sunrise
30 Min Before Sunset
No Weekend Travel (unless approved)
No Holiday Travel
Peak Hour Restrictions Apply
Width Over 12': Escort Required
Width Over 13'6": 2 Escorts
Length Over 80': Escort Required
Height Over 14' : Height Pole Escort
Height Over 15'3": State Police Escort
Connecticut Oversize and Overweight Permits are required when a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. These permits ensure safe transportation, legal compliance, and protection of Connecticut highways and bridges.
We provide fast and reliable Connecticut Oversize Permits, Overweight Permits, Overhang Permits, Highway Use Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, IRP, IFTA, and Temporary Registration Permits. Our experienced permit specialists make the application process simple and help keep your loads moving legally across Connecticut.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
48' Trailer (53' on Designated Highways) |
8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13'6" Feet | 80,000 Pounds |
A single trip oversize permit in Connecticut costs $23.00, plus a $3.00 transmission fee. For annual permits, the fee is calculated at $7.00 per 1,000 pounds of gross weight (or any part thereof).
In Connecticut, oversize and overweight loads must follow strict movement rules, including daylight-only travel, no movements during rush hours (6:30–9:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM), and weekend restrictions for certain load types. Permits are required when a vehicle exceeds legal dimensions or weights
Connecticut oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Yes, Connecticut does require trip permits for out-of-state carriers who do not participate in the International Registration Plan (IRP). These permits allow temporary legal operation within the state. Contact Chicago Permit to quickly obtain a trip permit online.
Connecticut oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
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Applications for Connecticut oversize permits can be submitted online via our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
Yes, you can get Connecticut oversize permit online by calling us at 270-908-9656.
The legal size and weight limits for vehicles in Connecticut are:
Width: 8 feet 6 inches
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Length: 53 feet for a semi-trailer
Weight: 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight on 5 axles
Anything exceeding these limits requires a permit.
Single-trip overweight permits cost $30 plus $10 per axle. Annual permits are priced at $400.
The base cost is $23.00 for a single trip oversize permit, with an added $3.00 transmission fee. For annual permits, the cost is calculated at $7.00 per 1,000 pounds of gross weight.
During winter months, particularly between November 15 and April 30, Connecticut permits the use of studded tires and snow chains. Some roads may have additional seasonal restrictions based on weather or maintenance conditions. It’s advised to check conditions before transport.
To obtain an oversize permit in Connecticut, the vehicle or load must exceed one or more legal limits for size or weight. Requirements include:
o Proper insurance
o Route survey for loads over 14 feet in height
o Compliance with travel time restrictions
o Escort vehicles when applicable
Chicago Permit offers permit processing services to make compliance easier.
The maximum allowed height for any vehicle operating in Connecticut without an oversize permit is 13 feet 6 inches. Anything above that requires prior authorization through a height permit.
In Connecticut, the maximum width for a vehicle or load without requiring a permit is 8 feet 6 inches. Any load that exceeds this width must obtain an oversize permit before traveling
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