Oversize Transportation Permits and Pilot Flag Cars

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Pilot Cars for all 50 States!

New Hampshire Road Conditions
866-282-7579-Road conditions (from outside NH); 511 (from inside NH)
http://hb.511nh.com/main.jsf (Road conditions)

NEW HAMPSHIRE PILOT CAR REGULATIONS
When Permit Is Needed
Over 8'6" wide,
Over 13'6" high,
Trailer over 48' long

Special Information Needed
N/A

Times Of Movement
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Vehicles that are overweight only shall not be restricted to the time of travel
Travel prohibited on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered the holiday; if it falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday will be considered the e holiday) Permit office will be closed on these holidays plus the day after Thanksgiving.

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
http://www.nh.gov/dot/highwaymaintenance/pdf/oversizedvehicles.pdf
Less Than 4-Lane Highways:
12' wide & over-1 front
80' long & over-1 front
Overhang 15' & over w/12' width-2 (front & rear)
4-Lane Highways :
12' wide & over-1 rear
80' long & over-1 rear
Overhang 15' & over w/12' width- 2 (front & rear)
Police Escort Required When :
Over 18' wide & over 100' long
Mobiles/modulars are restricted to 16' wide & 95' long
Less Than 4-Lane Highways:
12' wide or less-1 front,
12' to 14'6" wide-1 front,
Width 14'6" to 16' w/ approved routes-2 sp+.
4-Lane Highways:
12' wide to 14'6" (within 2 miles of an exit from such hwy)-1 rear;
Width 14'6" to 16' with approved route-2 sp+

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
General: No smaller than a compact car or pickup truck
Signs: Shape may be varied to fit vehicle (min. 5’ x 12”);”OVERSIZE LOAD” w/ black letters (10” high w/ 1.4” brush stroke) on yellow background mounted on front and/or rear of vehicle
Lights: Top mounted flashing or rotating amber lights
Flags: None stipulated
Additional equipment: 2-way radio

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
None stipulated

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office
Dept. of Transportation
OS/OW Permits
Box 0483
Concord, NH 03302
603-271-2691
Fax: 603-271-6084 (permits)
Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm ET; M-F
http://www.nh.gov/dot/business/index.htm

Toll Free Phone: (888) 635-9400

Toll Free Fax: (888) 477-8530

Local Phone: (916) 434-8152

Local Fax: (916) 43

Mailing Address

PO Box 1090

Lincoln, CA 95648

Email: tnt@tntpermits.com

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