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Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
Arizona
Foreword
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual.
Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits,
general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone
numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers
are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have
been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided
permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation.
Legal Notice
This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information,
useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be
an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the
information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users
that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the
effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA
assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from
reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual.
Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association
5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200
Centreville, VA 20120
PHONE: (703) 698-0291
Fax: (571) 722-1698
Website: www.scranet.org
Email: [email protected]
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SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
ARIZONA
CONTACT:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Enforcement and Compliance Division
Central Permits Office
1225 N 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Website: www.azdot.gov/mvd/
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Phone: (602) 712-8851 or (602) 712-8849
Fax: (602) 272-1887
See Arizona Administrative Codes R17-6-101 thru R17-6-505 & Associated Tables
Go to the following website: http://www.azsos.gov
Publications
Arizona Codes & Rules
Administrative Code Online
Title 17 Transportation
Chapter 6 DOT Overdimensional Permits
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
o
oo
ooo
80,000
12,000-20,000
20,000
34,000
42,000-with over 8' spacing
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
-Federal Bridge Formula applies
TOLERANCE:
8'6"
14’
14'
45'
40'
53'
none
57'
28'6"
75'
75’
all other roads
designated highways
single unit
non-designated
highways
semitrailer* nondesignated or 53',
65' overall
semitrailer
grandfathered on
Designated System
Double Trailers
autotransporter
Stinger steered
OVERHANG
3' front, 6' rear, in addition to legal
length limit
TIRE WIDTH 8' wide axles with 8
tires can add 15%,
10' wide axles with
8 tires can add
25% (to the axle
loading). 14" or
wider oversize
wheels get a 15%
weight increase.
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PERMIT LIMITS
o
oo
ooo
Not recognized in Arizona
See chart on page AZ-2
WIDTH
14'
HEIGHT
16'
LENGTH
120'
(Class A permit limits
only;
see Types of Permits
for more limits)
GVW 250,000
Arizona uses the Federal bridge formula (see chart in Admin rules R17-6-411 Table 3, Illustration 3) to
determine axle weights for overweight vehicles. You will need to know the spacing between each axle, the
axle width, amount of tires per axle, and the width of tires.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits are valid for four days, 96 hours. Travel is permitted ½ hour before sunrise and no later
than ½ hour after sunset. Operators of vehicles/loads no greater than 10' wide and 14' high are allowed
continuous travel day, night, week-ends and holidays.
Insurance — No certificate is required to be on file, but carriers must keep proof of insurance in the cab of
at least $750/500/10 for all ICC carriers.
To insure payment for damage to highways or appurtenances, a cash deposit or bond in a form approved by
the Department may be required of at least $1 million.
Night movement/week-end movement - Operators of vehicles/loads of no greater than 16’ wide, 16’
wide, 16’ high, 120’ long and 250,000 lbs may travel on specified routes from 3:00 AM to 12:00 noon on
weekends and nights. Applicant must request weekend travel by specifying “Request 3am to noon-weekend
movement.” On any application. R-17-6-405, R-17-6-409
Overdimensional loads 10' wide, 14' high, overweight, and overlength loads with less than 10' of rear
overhang may travel continuous hours seven days a week. Continuous-travel vehicles and loads may move
on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Vehicles with the "sunrise to sunset" restriction travel can only move
Monday through Friday; no weekend travel is allowed.
Divisible load permits are not available.
Holiday - Per Admin Rule, R-17-4-412: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the above holiday falls on a Monday, the movement must stop
before noon the Friday proceeding the national holiday.
Permit Information Required — Load descriptions; overall dimensions; gross weight; axle weights; axle
spacings; tractor information; origin and destination; effective dates; routes to be traveled.
PERMIT TYPES
Single Trip Permits
Envelope Permits
Registration or Use Fuel Permits
Oversize/Overweight Permits
Class C Permits/Approvals
Single Trip Permits
Foreign-based interstate carriers entering the Arizona are required to provide evidence of a valid
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Arizona registration or International Registration Plan (IRP) credential and fuel tax license, for lawful
travel to a destination within or through the state.
Carriers not possessing the proper credentials must purchase the appropriate permits required for
travel in this state. These permits, listed below, expire after 96 hours or upon exiting the state,
whichever occurs first.
Registration Permit – Issued to a commercial vehicle or vehicle combination that has a gross vehicle
weight (GVW) of 6,000 lbs or greater. The permit fee is based on number of vehicle axles and miles
traveled in the state.
Axles
Mile Increments
1
51
101
151
201
251
301
351
401
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
1 or 2
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
3
$3
$6
$9
$12
$15
$18
$21
$24
$27
4
$4
$8
$12
$16
$20
$24
$28
$32
$36
5
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
$45
6
$6
$12
$18
$24
$30
$36
$42
$48
$54
Over 6
$7
$14
$21
$28
$35
$42
$49
$56
$63
Motor Carrier Permit – Issued to a commercial vehicle or vehicle combination that has a GVW of
12,000 lbs or greater, is subject to Arizona registration and has been issued a valid registration permit.
The permit fee is based on travel within the state.
0-50 miles – $12
Over 50 miles – $48
Use Fuel Permit – Issued to a use fuel (diesel) powered motor vehicle that is a road tractor, truck
tractor, truck or passenger carrying vehicle with GVW greater than 26,000 lbs having more than two
axles. The permit fee is based on travel within the state.
0-50 miles – $16 for
Over 50 miles – $65
Envelope Permits
Envelope Permits are issued for a non-specific and non-reducible vehicle or cargo load that does not
exceed 250,000 lbs in gross weight, 14 ft in width, 16 ft in height, 120 ft in overall length and has at
least four axles, unless otherwise approved by ECD. All Envelope permitees must have an Arizona
business address. All vehicles must be currently registered for 80,000 lbs.
Fees
Oversize 30 Day: $150
Oversize Annual: $750
Oversize/Overweight 30 Day: $500
Oversize/Overweight Annual: $1,500
Modifications: $25 or $50
Registration or Use Fuel Permits
Instead of buying single trip permits each time entering Arizona, nonresident motor carriers may
purchase registration and/or use fuel permits to lawfully enter and travel in this state on multiple trips
over a specific time period.
30, 60 or 90 Day Registration Permit – Issued to a commercial vehicle or vehicle combination with a
gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 6,000 lbs or greater. The fee is based on the declared GVW and the
length of the permit period requested.
Vehicle or vehicle combination must be currently registered in another state, jurisdiction or country
Weight of the vehicle and load may not exceed the declared GVW on the registration or permit, while
operating in Arizona
30-60-90 day permit may be verified against the registration, any time you enter an Arizona port of
entry or by law enforcement
30, 90 or 180 Day Use Fuel Permit – Issued to a use fuel (diesel) motor vehicle that is a road tractor,
truck tractor, truck or passenger carrying vehicle with GVW greater than 26,000 lbs, having more than
two axles. The permit fee is based on the permit length of the period requested.
30 Day – $130
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90 Day – $390
180 Day – $780
Oversize/Overweight Permits
The Class A Oversize/Overweight permits are issued for vehicle and load combinations that are within
specific size and weight limits. The load must be non-reducible. The Class A permit is issued for a
single trip or thirty days.
Class A permits are issued only for travel on state routes.
Permits for use of other than state routes are procured from the proper local authority. See Routing
Contacts. For City of Phoenix, see Phoenix Police Department - Oversize/Overweight Load Permits.
The following eligibility criteria must be met before issuing a Class A permit:
Non-reducible
Specifically described load
Width of vehicle and/or load is 14 ft or less
Height of vehicle and/or load is 16 ft or less
Length of vehicle and/or load is 120 ft or less
Combined weight of vehicle and/or vehicle combination is 250,000 lbs or less
If load projects from side of vehicle and load is 12 in or more deep, the projection must not exceed 3 ft
on either side
If load projects from side of vehicle and load is less than 12 in deep, the projection must not exceed 2
ft on either side
Permit may not be used to routinely transport legal loads on over width trailers
Vehicle must be currently registered for 80,000 lbs
Fees
Oversize Single Trip: $15
Oversize 30 Day: $30
Oversize/Overweight Single Trip: $75
Oversize/Overweight 30 Day: $75
Class C Approvals
Before a Class C Permit can be purchased, you must first request a Class C Approval from the Class C
Permits unit.
Phone
602-712-8280 or 8176
Address
Mail Drop 004R
Maintenance Permits
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007-3213
*Get Map
Fax
602-712-3380
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
* Closed on State Holidays
FEES
Single Trip Permits: Single-trip permits are issued for 96 hours, or four days, or upon exit from the state
(whichever comes first). A registration permit is $1 per axle per 50 miles traveled. Motor carrier fees are
$48 per trip for over 50 miles, and $12 per trip of 50 miles or fewer. The fee for use fuel is $65 per trip for
over 50 miles traveled, and $16 per trip for 50 miles or fewer. A Class A overdimensional permit is $15, and
a Class A overweight permit is $75.
Motor Carrier Permit: The permit fee is based on travel within the state.
0-50 miles – $12
Over 50 miles – $48
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Use Fuel Permit: The permit fee is based on travel within the state.
0-50 miles – $16 for
Over 50 miles – $65
Envelope Permits: Oversize 30 Day: $150
Oversize Annual: $750
Oversize/Overweight 30 Day: $500
Oversize/Overweight Annual: $1,500
Modifications: $25 or $50
Registration or Use Fuel Permits: The permit fee is based on the permit length of the period requested.
30 Day – $130
90 Day – $390
180 Day – $780
Oversize/Overweight Permits: Oversize Single Trip: $15
Oversize 30 Day: $30
Oversize/Overweight Single Trip: $75
Oversize/Overweight 30 Day: $75
Class C Permits/Approvals: None Noted.
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Labeling — All overwidth loads 9' or more in width must display oversize load signs. The sign must have a
yellow background with black letters (6" high, 1" brush stroke), and be at least 1' x 6'. Overwidth loads
must be flagged with red or florescent orange colored, 12" square flags displayed on all four corners and all
extremities, and all overhangs must be flagged or lighted.
Escort Vehicles and Personnel — All loads with front overhang of 20' require a front escort, and with a
rear 20' overhang, a rear escort.
Escort requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis for combinations over 14' width, 120' length,
and 16' height, and may vary depending upon the load to be hauled. In its rules and regulations, Arizona
lists a number of state routes that require front and rear escorts, generally over 12' in width. (Obtain this
information from the state, known as Table 4 R-17-6-412 of the rules and regulations.)
Department of Public Safety (DPS) Escorts – The following rate changes for the escort services of DPS
are effective November 1, 2012.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety will be changing their rates for oversize load escorts. The new rate
for personnel will change to $61.40 per hour/per officer. The vehicle reimbursement rate for oversized load
escorts will remain the same. The current rate for this is $0.445 per mile/per vehicle.
Beginning Dec. 7, 2009, as required by Arizona DPS, payment for officers performing oversize-overweight
vehicle escorts must be made electronically.
Certification – See R17-6-305 B (2-3) and A.R.S. Section 28-1110. Effective September 21, 2006 escorts
must secure a qualified Pilot Car Operator Certificate (www.arizonatrucking.com) to provide escort services
in Arizona. Arizona recognizes certifications issued by Colorado, Florida, Kansas, New York, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, and Utah.
FINES
Overdimension Only: At the discretion of the judge.
28-11 01.B. Weight violations, civil penalty; classification; procedures; evidence.
Overweight Only:
1,001 – 1,250 lbs. overweight
1,251 – 1,500
200
1,501 – 2,000
300
2,001 – 2,500
400
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2,501
3,001
3,501
4,001
4,501
4,751
– 3,000
– 3,500
– 4,000
– 4,500
– 4,750
and over
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Fines are calculated from the vehicle’s legal weight. Operators may be permitted, at the officer’s discretion,
to shift load to avoid an over-axle citation, but can be cited for both over-axle and over-gross violations.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
Hours of Operation – Daylight hours, ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
Phoenix Area — Interstate 17, 10, 51, 143, 153, 202 and State Route 60 within various city limits of the
greater Phoenix area restricted during rush hours (7:00–9:00 am; 4:00–6:00 pm). R-17-6-101
No overheight vehicles or loads will be authorized to use the Interstate 17 main line through Phoenix
between Buckeye Avenue and 19th Avenue.
Each city may have other restrictions depending on load size.
Tucson Area - Interstate 10, 19, 77 and 86 within various city limits of the greater Tucson area restricted
during rush hours (7:00 - 9:00 a.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.) R-17-6-101
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.
No rule on file
PORTS OF ENTRY
Ports of entry monitor all commercial traffic entering Arizona for registration, taxes, size and weight
restrictions, commercial driver license requirements, insurance requirements and equipment safety
requirements, and issue permits as required.
COMMERCIAL PERMITS
Central Permits/Goodyear
14370 W. Van Buren
Goodyear
85338
602.771.2960
Central Permits/Mesa
4123 E. Valley Auto Drive
Mesa
85206
480.632.8747 ext 3402
PORTS OF ENTRY
Douglas
US 80, MP 370.5
Douglas
85607
520.364.5011
Ehrenberg
I-10 EB, MP 3.8
Ehrenberg
85334
928.927.6652
Douglas Federal
E 1st St and N Pan American Ave
Douglas
85608
520.364.7311
Fredonia (temporarily closed)
699 N Main St
Fredonia
86022
Duncan (temporarily closed)
US 70, MP 384
Duncan
85534
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Hwy 93, MP 67
Kingman
86402
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Lukeville
MP 80 Hwy 85
Lukeville
85341
520.387.6942
Naco
3867 S Towner Ave
Naco
85620
520.423.2674
Nogales
210 Mariposa Rd
Nogales
85621
520.988.6270
MP 0 SR 286
Sasabe
85633
Page
US89, MP 551
Page
86040
928.645.3269
St. George
I-15, MP 1
St. George, UT
84771
435.673.3786
Parker (temporarily closed)
310 California Ave
Parker
85344
Teec Nos Pos
US 160 MP 465.2
Teec Nos Pos
86514
928.656.3214
San Luis
SR 95, MP .01
San Luis
85349
928.247.8850
San Simon
I-10, MP 383.3
San Simon
85632
520.845.2280
Sanders
I-40, MP 340
Sanders
86512
928.688.2741
Sasabe (temporarily closed)
Topock
I-40, MP 3
Needles, CA
92363
928.768.3756
Yuma
I-8, MP 1
Yuma
85365
928.783.0495
Yuma Business 8
156 N 4th Ave
Yuma
85364
928.783.3801
PERMIT ORDERING
Permits can be purchased by one of these methods:
Online (using an EZ Pay account)
National permit service
Mail (using the address on the application form)
In person at these port and commercial permit locations (using the application forms)
Permit applications may not be accepted over the phone. You must purchase them at a Port of Entry,
through a permit service, or in person at the Commercial Permits office.
Applications for classes A, B, B-Type R, or D through H can apply by direct electronic data entry or by
written application form faxed, mailed, or delivered to the Arizona Central Commercial Permits office.
Application for an envelope permit may be applied for by written application form faxed, mailed, or delivered
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to Arizona Central Commercial Permits office. Application for a class C permit may be mailed or faxed to
ADOT-ITD Maintenance Permits Services. Electronic and fax submission will require the customer to have
an EZ Pay account. EZ Pay accounts are issued through Service Arizona. Service Arizona can be reached at
1-866-436-9533.
The Arizona Permit Online Service provides an easy way to apply for Commercial Permits online for

Oversize mobile home single trip class A permit

Oversize single trip or 30-day class A permit

OS/OW single trip class A, 30-day class A or annual class D permit
SPECIAL NOTES
Recent Changes - TITLE 17. TRANSPORTATION, CHAPTER 6. OVERDIMENSIONAL PERMITS, has been
amended and will go into effect on September 7, 2013.
If you have any questions regarding the rule changes, please contact the permit issuing office or Port of
Entry. To reach the Central Permits Office, call 480.632.8747 ext 3402 or 602.771.2960
The Arizona Department of Public Safety will be changing their rates for oversize load escorts. The new rate
for personnel will change to $61.40 per hour/per officer. The vehicle reimbursement rate for oversized load
escorts will remain the same. The current rate for this is $0.445 per mile/per vehicle.
Pending Changes – None Noted.
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