New York Oversize Permits
New York Oversize Permits / Overweight Trucking Permits Rules and Requirement
New York Oversize permits OR New York Overweight Permits are required when a vehicle or its load exceeds the state feet legal size or weight limits and needs to travel on public highways. These permits ensure compliance with safety standards and protect road infrastructure.
New York oversize permits phone number: 630-222-5770
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New York Oversize Permits regulations
New York oversize Permits Legal Dimension Limit
Legal Dimensions for Trucking in New York State and New York City
New York State Legal Dimensions
Length:
53-foot semi-trailers are permitted on the Designated Highway System and NY Access Highways.
On non-designated roads, trailers must not exceed 48 feet, and total vehicle length should not exceed 65 feet.
Trailers longer than 48 feet must have a kingpin-to-rear-axle distance of no more than 43 feet.
Width: Maximum legal width is 8 feet 6 inches on most roadways.
Height: Vehicles must not exceed 13 feet 6 inches in height.
New York City Legal Dimensions
Length:
The general legal length is up to 55 feet.
53-foot semi-trailers and combinations over 65 feet in total length are only allowed on I-95, I-295, and I-495, when traveling from the George Washington Bridge to Long Island.
Width: Maximum width is limited to 8 feet on city streets or lanes narrower than 10 feet.
Height: Must not exceed 13 feet 6 inches.
New York Legal Weight Limit
The allowable gross weight is 80,000 pounds, subject to axle configurations:
- Axle weight limits New York
Single axle: 22,400 pounds.
Tandem axle: 36,000 pounds.
Tridem axle: 54,000 pounds.
Note: Axles less than 46 inches apart are counted as one.
Permit Exemptions for Overlength: No permit is needed for loads that only exceed length limits due to poles, beams, girders, or similar items. This does not necessarily apply within New York City limits.
New York Routine Limit: New York State Oversize and Overweight Limits
- Length: No fixed maximum; evaluated individually by the state.
- Overhang:
Rear overhang is limited to 1/3 of the total load length. At least two-thirds of the load must remain on the trailer.
Front overhang is capped at 15 feet. - Width: No strict limit, but widths up to 16 feet may be allowed on the NY Thruway.
- Height: Anything over 14 feet (or 13 feet 6 inches on the Thruway) requires a detailed route survey.
Maximum Weights With New York Overweight Permit:
Weight (based on axle configuration and spacing)
- Axle Groups Weight:
Tandem: up to 50,000 pounds
Tridem: up to 60,000 pounds
Quad: varies depending on axle spacing and tire width - Gross Weight:
5 axles: up to 120,000 pounds
6 axles: up to 130,000 pounds
7 axles: up to 140,000 pounds
The vehicle must be registered for at least the permitted weight.
Superload Criteria in New York State
Loads that meet or exceed the following thresholds are categorized as superloads and require a minimum of two weeks for processing:
- Width: Over 16 feet
- Height: 16 feet or more
- Length: Exceeding 160 feet
- Gross weight: 200,000 pounds or more.
New York oversize permits validity period
- New York Permits Validity:
New York oversize permits are valid for five travel days.
New York City permits are valid for specific time periods, depending on dimensions and routes.
New York Thruway permits are generally valid for one to three days
To operate legally in New York, commercial carriers must secure the appropriate permits based on vehicle size, weight, and registration status. Below is a detailed guide to the validity of all key New York trucking permits, including oversize, overweight, superload, IRP, IFTA, TRP, and temporary trip and fuel permits.
| Permit Type | Validity Period | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip Permit | 5 consecutive business days | Allows a one-time movement of an oversize/overweight load within New York State. |
| Monthly Permit | 1 month | Suitable for carriers with frequent oversize/overweight movements within a month. |
| Divisible Load Permit | 12 months | Issued for divisible loads exceeding standard weight limits; valid on NYSDOT roads only. |
| Blanket Permit | 1 month to 1 year | Authorizes repetitive movements on specified routes and vehicle types. |
| NYC Overdimensional Permit | Specific day or night period | Required for oversize movements within New York City; validity depends on dimensions and routes. |
| Emergency Blanket Permit | Up to 8 continuous travel days | Issued at NYSDOT discretion for emergency movements; must not exceed insurance policy expiration. |
| Superload Permit | 5 consecutive business days | For loads exceeding standard oversize/overweight limits; requires special approval. |
| Highway Use Tax (HUT) Permit | 3 years | Required for vehicles over 18,000 lbs operating on NY public highways; decals expire every three years. |
| Temporary IFTA Fuel Permit | 30 days | Substitutes for IFTA decals for individual vehicles; valid for 30 days. |
| Temporary IRP Trip Permit | 72 hours | Allows out-of-state vehicles not apportioned for NY to operate within the state; valid for 72 hours. |
| In-Transit Permit | 30 days | Permits transportation of unregistered vehicles within NY; valid for 30 days. |
Operating Time New York:
- Travel is allowed from half an hour before sunrise until one and a half hours after sunset, Monday through Friday, and until noon on Saturdays, provided the load is not over 12′ wide or 85′ long, maintains legal height, and can maintain traffic flow.
- Includes I-84 and other NY Thruways.
- Overweight loads, up to 96,000 lbs, can travel 24/7.
- Movement is restricted on major holidays, and there are some restrictions before holiday weekends, especially Friday noon.
- New York City: Night travel can be allowed for certain dimensions or may be required for specific areas like NYC or Long Island.
New York Travel Restrictions
- No travel for loads 14′ wide, 14′ high, or 90′ long in business districts from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- No travel for loads 16′ wide, 15′ high, or 100′ long or greater, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Travel is not allowed on major holidays.
- Travel restrictions generally begin on the day before a holiday at noon.
Major Holiday Restrictions
- Unless otherwise specified in New York’s oversize load permits, travel is prohibited on the day before major holidays starting at noon.
- This includes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Seasonal Weight Restrictions
- Frost law is in effect in many areas of New York, and specific load restrictions may apply depending on the nature of the load.
- Drivers using Beverly Road to Old Sawmill River Road (near Mount Pleasant) on State Route 9A should expect traffic stoppage for 1 minute at midnight on weekends from February 3 to 28 due to blasting operations.
- Follow speed limits in construction zones as speeding fines are significantly increased in these areas, and multiple violations can lead to license suspension
Road and Bridge Oversize Restrictions
- New York follows the Federal Bridge Formula, which imposes specific bridge restrictions.
- Road restrictions may include:
Passing through construction zones.
Ignoring warning signals when driving through construction zones.
Not giving priority to law enforcement or emergency vehicles.
New York City Permits Requirement
- A separate permit is required for New York City.
- Numerous travel restrictions apply, and permits/escorts can be expensive.
- Permits for NYC can be issued for day or night travel, but not both.
- For loads over 10′ wide (except interstate and truck routes), night travel (10:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Monday to Thursday, and 12:01 AM to 5:30 AM on Friday-Saturday night and Sunday-Monday night) is allowed.
- For loads less than 12′ wide, travel is permitted from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- 80,000 lbs or heavier loads must be night-traveled, requiring a route survey (note: NYC DOT sometimes requires special permits for small loads in NYC).
NY Thruway Permit Requirement:
- A separate permit is required for the NY Thruway.
- Includes I-87 (NYC to Albany), I-95 (NYC to Connecticut), I-287 (I-87 to I-95), I-90, and I-190 (Buffalo to Niagara Falls).
- Loads exceeding 13’6″ in height are not allowed.
Bridges Toll in NYS & NYC
- Most state bridges (e.g., George Washington Bridge) charge $30.00 toll for legal loads.
- City bridges charge tolls both ways
- Some loads require a bridge permit
Oversize Tire Regulations
- Tires must be in normal operating condition, properly inflated, and have a minimum legal tread depth (2/32″ for rear tires, 4/32″ for front tires).
- Maximum allowable weight per tire is 800 lbs per inch of tire width.
- No protrusions of any material (except rubber or tire chains) unless required for safety or permitted.
- Metal studded tires with a diameter ≤ 3/8 inch and protrusion ≤ 3/32 inch are allowed from October 16 to April 30, except for certain vehicles.
- Pneumatic Tire Weight Limits:
o Per inch of width: Maximum 800 lbs.
o Per wheel: Maximum 11,200 lbs.
o Per axle: Maximum 22,400 lbs.
o Continuous axles less than 8 feet: Maximum 36,000 lbs.
o Continuous axles between 8 to 10 feet: Maximum 40,000 lbs.
NY Highway Use Tax (NY HUT)
- Vehicles with a GVW of 18,000 lbs or more require an NY HUT permit.
- This permit can be issued temporarily or permanently.
- Fuel-carrying vehicles need both an AFC permit for the trailer and an HUT permit for the power unit.
- Fuel-carrying straight trucks require only the AFC permit.
Amber Light Permits
Vehicles carrying oversize loads must be equipped with amber warning lights mounted
Escort requirement
- New York State
Length:
– 80′ to under 100′: One escort
– 100′ or more: Two escorts (three on two-lane roads)
– 160′ and above: Three escorts
o Width:
– Over 12′: One escort
– 16′ and above: Minimum of two escorts (three may be required)
– Greater than 16′: Police escort required
– On NY Thruway: Over 15′ requires a Thruway Traffic Safety Supervision escort
o Height:
– 14′ and higher: One escort with height pole; route survey required
– Over 15′: May require a bucket truck
– Over 16′: Police escort necessary
o Weight:
– Over 200,000 pounds: Police escort required
– Escort also mandatory if vehicle must travel over centerline of roadways or bridges, or if unable to maintain within 20 mph of posted speed limits - New York City
o Length:
– Over 65′: One escort required
– Traveling to Long Island: Two escorts required
o Width:
– Over 11′: One escort
– Over 14′: Two escorts
o Overhang: Over 10′ front or rear: One escort
o Height:
– Over 14′: Escort with pole and a detailed route survey
– Over 15′: May need a bucket truck
– Over 16′: Police escort required
– On Long Island: Escorts required for loads above 13′6″
New York Route Survey Requirements
- New York State
o Length: Required for loads over 100 feet
o Width: Required for loads 16 feet and wider
o Height: Needed for loads exceeding 14 feet - New York City
o Length: Survey needed for loads over 80 feet
o Width: Survey required for loads over 12 feet
o Height: Mandatory for heights above 14 feet
New York Banners, Lighting & Flage Requirement
- “Oversize Load” signs are required on both front and rear of all oversize or overweight loads.
- Red or orange fluorescent flags (18″ square) must be attached to the extreme corners of any load or trailer that is wide or long.
- Night movement: Flags are replaced with amber warning lights in the front or side and red warning lights at the rear.
- 4′ or more overhang requires flags at the load’s end or lights during night movement.
- For overhangs more than 2′ wide, two flags are required at the overhang’s end.
- All headlights and external lights must be on for wide, high, or long loads.
- For loads wider than 8’6″ or higher than 13’6″, at least one amber light (6″ minimum to 9″ maximum) must be installed on the vehicle, visible in a 360-degree radius.
- For loads over 10′ wide in NYC, two flashing yellow lights are required at both ends of the load.
- For loads over 14′ wide, two steady yellow lights must be attached at the back of the load.
NYC Note:
• A permit and escort are required for any load passing through New York City if the total length exceeds 65 feet.
• This applies even if the trailer is empty after dropping off the load in NYC.
New York Oversize /Overweight Fee structure
New York offers a variety of vehicle and transportation permits, each with its own fee depending on the type and usage. Below is a breakdown of key permit types and their current associated costs:
- Single Trip Permit Fees:
Base fee: $40.00
Can range up to $360.00 depending on the commodity type
An additional $20.00 applies if acquired at a NYSDOT regional office - Application Methods:
Mail-In or CPO Walk-In: $40.00
Regional Office Submission: $60.00 - Using a Permit Service:
Standard charge: $40.00 (does not include the service provider’s own fees) - Permit Amendment Fee: $10.00
- Blanket Permit Options:
Monthly Rate: Between $60.00 and $250.00, depending on the commodity
Annual Rate: Between $360.00 and $750.00, based on the commodity - Divisible Load Permit Fees
Annual Divisible Load Permit:
– Cost ranges from $360.00 to $1,000.00
– Trailer fees can be added, up to $20.00 per trailer - Blanket Permit Fees by Submission Type
Mail-In or CPO Walk-In:
– Monthly Fee: $60.00
– Annual Fee: $360.00
Regional Office Rates:
– Monthly: $80.00
– Annual: $380.00
o Permit Service Rates:
– Monthly: $60.00
– Annual: $360.00
Note: These do not include the service’s own processing charges
Amendment Fee via Permit Service: $15.00
Frequently Asked Questions
The New York Oversize Permits phone number is 630-222-5770.
New York State mandates permits for vehicles exceeding legal dimensions or weights. Permits are categorized based on the nature of the load (divisible or non-divisible) and the extent of the oversize or overweight condition. Specific rules apply to different regions, including New York City, which may have additional restrictions.
Yes, New York requires trip permits for vehicles that are not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) or the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and wish to operate within the state. A 72-hour trip permit can be obtained for such purposes.
A single-trip overweight permit in New York costs $40 USD. Additional fees may apply depending on the specifics of the load and route.
A single-trip oversize permit in New York also costs $40USD. However, certain movements, like building relocations, may incur higher fees, such as $360 USD.
Yes, you can get New York oversize permit online by calling us at 630-222-5770.
In New York, vehicles exceeding the following dimensions require an oversize permit:
Width: Over 8 feet 6 inches
Height: Over 13 feet 6 inches
Length: Over 53 feet for a single vehicle or 65 feet for a combination
Additional regulations may apply based on specific routes and regions.
Generally, oversize loads are restricted to daylight hours, typically from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset. Night travel may be permitted under special conditions or for certain loads but requires explicit authorization.
The maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for vehicles operating without a permit in New York is 80,000 pounds. In New York City, the limit is reduced to 73,280 pounds.
Any vehicle or load exceeding the legal dimensions, width over 8 feet 6 inches, height over 13 feet 6 inches, or length over 53 feet for single vehicles is considered oversized and requires a permit.
