Understanding Oklahoma Oversize and Overweight Permits

 Legal Dimensions and Limits
Understanding the regulatory limitations for cars and weights in Oklahoma is critical for compliance.
- Semi-trailer length is 59 feet 6 inches on Oklahoma's "U.S. Defense Highway System," which includes all Interstate routes and major U.S. highways.
- On other roads, semi-trailers are allowed 53 feet.
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches (8 feet on highways with a surface width less than 20 feet).
- Height: 13 feet, 6 inches.
- weight:
- 80,000 pounds gross on interstate routes.
- 90,000 pounds gross on non-interstate routes (including permissible tandem and tridem weights).
- Single axle weight: 20,000 pounds.
- Tandem axle weighs 34,000 pounds.
The Tridem axle weighs 42,000 pounds.

For loads above these dimensions, Oklahoma has special permit limits:

- Length: There is no defined limit.
- Width: Up to 16 feet.
- Height: varies according on the route.
- weight:
- Single axle weight: 20,000 pounds.
- Tandem axle: 40,000 pounds (at least 4 feet 3 inches of axle spacing) or 39,000 pounds (less than 4 feet 3 inches).
- Tridem axle: 60,000 pounds (57,000 pounds with a 4'2" axle spacing).
- Quad axles weigh 65,000 pounds.
- Steer axle: 15,000 pounds (minimum separation of 15 feet between the steer and the first driving axle).

Permit Validity and Restrictions

Validity Period: Oklahoma oversize permits are good for three days. To guarantee legal compliance, you must get a permission before visiting the state.

 Travel Schedules and Restrictions

-Operating Hours: One-half hour before dawn and one-half hour after dusk, seven days a week. Overweight cargoes may travel continuously if requested while obtaining the permission.
- Restricted travel times: Oversize load movements are not permitted on the Interstate system through Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Tulsa counties from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This limitation does not apply to overweight-only loads. Major holidays do not need a permit for travel.

 Oklahoma Turnpikes

Oklahoma's turnpikes are subject to certain regulations:
- Loads up to 9 feet 6 inches broad are allowed without a Pike Pass.
- Loads larger than 9 feet 6 inches wide, up to 11 feet 6 inches wide (and up to 13 feet 6 inches wide on the Cherokee Turnpike alone), need a Pike Pass reference number for permission.
- The turnpikes have a maximum weight capacity of 108,000 pounds. Weight is paid for on the state permit; the turnpike does not charge more than the customary per axle rate.

 Escort Requirements & Safety Regulations

 Escort Requirements
- Length: - On two-lane roads, distances above 80 feet need one escort.
- Two escorts are required for distances of more than 100 feet on two-lane roads.
- Width: - Highways need one escort for vehicles over 12 feet wide.
- Two escorts are required for vehicles that exceed 14 feet on two-lane roads and 16 feet on multi-lane highways.
- height: On all roadways, vehicles longer than 15 feet 8 inches must be escorted by two. All public utilities and railroads along the route must be notified in advance by the permit holder.

 Safety Regulations

• Signs, Flags, and Lights: All oversized loads traveling under permission must have "Oversize Load" signage on the front of the tractor and the back of the load or trailer (whichever extends the furthest). These signs are also necessary on two-lane roadways when the load reaches 59 feet and 6 inches in length. Flags must be placed at the broadest point of any oversized shipment. Any rear overhang of four feet or more must be noted.
- Miscellaneous: Dozers with blades wider than 12 feet are not authorized to go more than 50 miles from their base of operation. The blade must be removed when traveling more than 50 miles. Agricultural equipment is no longer excluded from permit requirements in Oklahoma.

 Applying for Oklahoma Oversized/Overweight Permits

 Application Process
Applying for

 consists of multiple steps: 

1. Online Application: The Oklahoma DOT Oversize/Overweight Permit Application System enables you to apply for permits online. To start the application process, go to the Oklahoma DOT Permit Login page.
2. Documentation: Attach all essential documentation, including registration prorated for 90,000 pounds in Oklahoma or the gross weight permissible if less than 90,000 pounds. Include either a certified scale weight ticket or the shipper's gross weight certification.
3. Approval: Permits that exceed normal dimensions will take longer to approve, and requests for more than 15,000 pounds on a steer axle must go to bridge engineering for approval, which may take an additional day or two.

 The fees

The cost of an Oklahoma Oversize/Overweight Permit varies according on the load dimensions and weight. For further information on permit prices, call the Oklahoma DOT Permits Phone Number or go to the Oklahoma Oversize/Overweight Permit Online System.

 The conclusion is that

Understanding the complexity of Oklahoma Overweight Permits may be difficult, but with the correct knowledge and guidance from A1 Permits, you can assure compliance and seamless operations. Whether you need assistance with permit applications, comprehending limits, or ensuring your load fits legal specifications, A1 Permits can help. For additional information, please visit our website or contact us directly.