Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6"
Length: 53' Trailer on Interstates & Designated Highways (48' on Other Roads)
GVW: Legal Axle Limits Apply
Single Trip Permit: Valid for One Approved Trip
Annual Permit: Available for Eligible Vehicles
Oversize Permit: Route Specific
Overweight Permit: Route Specific
Monday – Friday: 30 Minutes Before Sunrise to 30 Minutes After Sunset
Weekend Travel: Generally Not Permitted
Holiday Travel: Restricted Unless Specifically Authorized
Over 80' Length – 1 Escort
Over 90' Length – 2 Escorts
Over 12' Width – 1 Escort
Over 14'6" Width – 2 Escorts
Over 14' Height – Height Escort Required
Rhode Island Oversize Permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. These permits help ensure highway safety, protect bridges and public infrastructure, and keep oversized loads in compliance with Rhode Island Department of Transportation regulations.
Chicago Permit provides fast and affordable Rhode Island Oversize Permits, Overweight Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, Overhang Permits, and RI DOT permit assistance. Our experienced permit specialists help carriers obtain approvals quickly and efficiently so loads can move legally throughout Rhode Island.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
53' Trailer
(48' on Non-Designated Roads) |
8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13 Feet 6 inches (Statewide) | 80,000 lbs |
Rhode Island oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
In most states, including Rhode Island, a load can be up to 8 feet 6 inches wide before a special oversize permit is required. Anything wider typically needs a permit for legal travel.
Rhode Island mandates permit for vehicles and loads that exceed standard size and weight limits. This includes dimensions over 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 75′ long (including the vehicle), or 80,000 pounds gross weight. Travel is generally limited to certain hours, and escorts may be required based on the load size
Rhode Island oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Yes, Rhode Island requires temporary trip permits for vehicles that are not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) but need to operate within the state.
The cost of an overweight permit in Rhode Island varies depending on the weight and distance traveled. Typically, fees start around $20 to $30 and increase based on the total excess weight and number of miles.
Applications for Rhode Island oversize permits can be submitted online via our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
An overweight permit in Rhode Island usually starts at about $20 for minor overweight loads, but fees can rise significantly for heavier loads that greatly exceed standard limits.
Oversize permit fees in Rhode Island typically start around $20 for basic dimensions that exceed the legal maximum. The final cost may vary depending on the size of the load and any special travel conditions.
The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
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