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Rhode lsland DOT Phone no.# (270) 908-9656
Rhode lsland Overweight & Oversize Trucking Permits for Single Trip, Fuel, Overhang and Annual Permits
Rhode lsland Oversize permits validity, Rhode lsland Legal Dimensions, Routine Permits requirements, Escort/Pilot car information & Rhode lsland oversize rules and Regulation all your needs
Rhode lsland Oversize Permits Validity: These permits are valid for Five-days. Before entering with a heavy haul, it is necessary to secure permits.
Rhode lsland Operating Time: Travel is allowed between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, with no travel on weekends.
Rhode lsland Travel Restriction: Movement is forbidden on important holidays and on Victory over Japan (V-J) Day, which falls on the second Monday of August. Restrictions may also apply after 12:00 p.m. on the day before a holiday.
Rhode lsland Legal Dimension
Rhode lsland Legal
Length: On Interstate and Designated Highways, A 53 feet semi-trailer is permissible as long as the kingpin to the centerline of the rear axle group is not more than 41 feet long.
48 feet semi-trailer is allowed.
California legal Overhang rule: 3 feet for front & 6 feet rear
Rhode lsland Maximum Wide Load Without Permit: 8 feet 6 inches.
Rhode lsland Legal Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Rhode lsland Legal Weight Limit: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,400lbs.
Tandem Axles 36,000lbs
Tridem Axles 42,000lbs with less than 4 feet 6 inches axle distance & 42,750 with 4 feet 6 inches axle distance

Rhode lsland Routine Permit Limit
Rhode lsland maximum Length with permit: It depends on routes and length.
Rhode lsland wide load with permit: It depends on routes and width
Rhode lsland Maximum Height allowed with permit: it depends on routes
Rhode lsland Weight Limit: Single Axle Usually 22,500lbs but depends on spacing of axles
Allowances for vehicles with 5, 6, or 7 axles vary depending on axle spacing, weight, and route.
Any weight above 200,000 pounds need a route survey by an outside engineering company.
Rhode lsland Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Escort required for Length in Rhode lsland: More than 80 feet required 1 escort/pilot car & more than 90 feet required 2 escorts/pilot cars
Escort Required for Overhang in Rhode lsland: More than 15 feet required 1 escort vehicle,.
Escort Required for Width in Rhode lsland: More than 12 feet required 1 escort/plot car & more than 14 feet 6 inches required 2 escorts/pilot cars.
Escort Required for Height in Rhode lsland: More than 14 feet 1 escort/pilot car with high pole on all routes
Important: Police escorts may be necessary in several urban areas.
Signal, lights and flags requirements for oversize load In Rhode lsland:
Signs: Warning signs are necessary for all oversize loads. “Oversize Load” signs must be put at the front and rear of the vehicle for any load that exceeds the legal width, length, or rear overhang.
Flags:
• Wide Load: A minimum of two flags are required, with up to six flags positioned at the broadest points.
• Long Load: Weights less than 2 feet wide require only one flag, whereas weights larger than 2 feet wide require two.
• Overhangs: A single flag is required for overhangs under 2 feet, and two flags (one at each corner) for overhangs more than 2 feet.
Amber light Oversized load moving in limited visibility or at night may require flashing amber lights or lighted warning devices to improve visibility.
Additional details for loads in Rhode lsland:
Removal of Blades and Buckets requirements in Rhode lsland: Vehicles hauling poles, pipelines, or other structural items that cannot be readily detached or dismantled do not require special permissions as long as the entire length is less than 80 feet.
Rhode lsland Annual Permits & Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) Permits: To obtain Rhode lsland Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) and Annual Permits, the carrier must log into the state’s online permitting system, acknowledge the permit conditions, enter the vehicle and load information, select the travel dates, and provide the route details. Rhode lsland Oversize Permits phone number (270) 908-9656 – Get your Rhode lsland DOT permits by calling us.
Rhode lsland Oversize Permits Cost or Fee
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Rhode lsland depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Rhode Island Single-trip permit: This permit costs $44.50 and covers loads of any size or weight. The cost consists of a $40 statutory levy and a $4.50 Enhanced Access price. A review by engineers is required for approval.
• Rhode Island Annual Divisible Load Permit: This permission applies to divisible loads such as gravel, liquids, logs, and refuse. It is valid from April 1 to March 31. Fees vary depending on vehicle type, plus an extra $12 Enhanced Access Fee.
• Rhode Island Blanket Permit: This permit, designed for non-divisible construction equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and dozers, costs $412. The amount includes a $400 statutory cost plus a $12 Enhanced Access cost.
Cash, money orders, personal or bank checks, and credit cards are all acceptable payment methods. All transactions are subject to a $2.50 technology fee, with a credit card processing fee of $1.55 (2.40%) applied for purchases above $65. Overweight offenses result in fines of $65 per pound for up to 10,000 pounds overweight, and $125 per pound for more than 10,000 pounds overweight.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
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Rhode lsland Overweight Permits
This permit is necessary when a vehicle exceeds the allowable weight restrictions imposed by an authority. It guarantees that the truck may move securely on roadways while causing no harm to infrastructure.
Rhode lsland Overlength Permit
The permit is required for vehicles that exceed the standard-length limit. It enables the transportation of longer goods, such as huge beams or pipes, while maintaining their safety and legality.
Rhode lsland Fuel/Trip Permit
Rhode lsland Single trip permits are normally valid for one trip and is often necessary for trucks that do not have a regular IFTA (International fuel tax agreement) in place and IRP (International Registration Plan) registered. It enables the truck to drive through particular countries while remaining compliant with fuel tax requirements.
Rhode lsland Overhang Permits
The permit is required when a load exceeds the rear or front of the vehicle. It guarantees that the overhanging weight is delivered securely, without endangering other road users.
Rhode lsland Over-width Permits
A permit is necessary for vehicles that exceed the normal width limitations. It enables the transportation of larger loads, such as massive equipment or prefabricated constructions, while maintaining their safety and legality.
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Rhode lsland oversize permits information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, operating times and restricted travel.
The phone number for Rhode lsland oversize and overweight permits is (270) 908-9656
Length: On Interstate and Designated Highways, A 53 feet semi-trailer is permissible as long as the kingpin to the centerline of the rear axle group is not more than 41 feet long.
48 feet semi-trailer is allowed.
Overhang: 3 feet for front & 6 feet rear
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Weight: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,400lbs.
Tandem Axles 36,000lbs
Tridem Axles 42,000lbs with less than 4 feet 6 inches axle distance & 42,750 with 4 feet 6 inches axle distance
In Rhode lsland, the widest load you can haul without permit in Rhode lsland is 8 feet 6 inches.
Travel is allowed between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, with no travel on weekends.
You can reach the Rhode lsland Department of Transportation's (RI DOT) Oversize Permits office at (270) 908-9656
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Rhode lsland depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Rhode Island Single-trip permit: This permit costs $44.50 and covers loads of any size or weight. The cost consists of a $40 statutory levy and a $4.50 Enhanced Access price. A review by engineers is required for approval.
• Rhode Island Annual Divisible Load Permit: This permission applies to divisible loads such as gravel, liquids, logs, and refuse. It is valid from April 1 to March 31. Fees vary depending on vehicle type, plus an extra $12 Enhanced Access Fee.
• Rhode Island Blanket Permit: This permit, designed for non-divisible construction equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and dozers, costs $412. The amount includes a $400 statutory cost plus a $12 Enhanced Access cost.
Cash, money orders, personal or bank checks, and credit cards are all acceptable payment methods. All transactions are subject to a $2.50 technology fee, with a credit card processing fee of $1.55 (2.40%) applied for purchases above $65. Overweight offenses result in fines of $65 per pound for up to 10,000 pounds overweight, and $125 per pound for more than 10,000 pounds overweight.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
In RI weight limit is:
Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,400lbs.
Tandem Axles 36,000lbs
Tridem Axles 42,000lbs with less than 4 feet 6 inches axle distance & 42,750 with 4 feet 6 inches axle distance
In Rhode lsland the tallest/height load without permit is 13 feet 6 inches.
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