Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
Washington
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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Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, scanning, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the publisher, Joel M. Dandrea, Executive Vice
President, Specialized Carrier & Rigging Association. Requests to
the publisher for permission should be addressed to Joel M.
Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870 Trinity
Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120.
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
WASHINGTON
CONTACT
Department of Transportation
Commercial Vehicle Services
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 47367
Olympia, WA 98504-7367
Commercial Vehicle Services
7345 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98504-7367
Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialvehicle
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm closed daily 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Permits: (360) 704-6340 Monday-Friday
Fax: (360) 704-6350
[email protected]
Outside Agents - extended hours (see website)
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
105,500
12,000* plus or minus
o
oo
ooo
20,000
34,000
42,000** plus or minus
-Federal Bridge Formula applies
TOLERANCE:
none.
*Subject to tire size
**Subject to axle spacing and tire size
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
8'6"
14'
40' single unit
53' semitrailer
61' doubles (two trailers
incl. coupling device)
75' truck/trailer
65' standard auto transporter
75' auto transporter/truck and
stinger steered trailer
plus overhangs (3' front, 4’ rear)
NR overall length
OVERHANG 3' front
15' rear measured from center
of last axle
TIRE WIDTH 600 lbs. per inch width on steer,
500 lbs. per inch width of all other
axles equipped with single axles.
PERMIT LIMITS
o (steer)
o
oo
ooo
oooo
5 axles 6 axles 7 axles 8 axles *Subject to
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22,000
43,000*
65,000*
70,000*
99,200*
108,000*
134,000*
156,000*
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AXLES
43,000 lbs. plus, depending
on trailer width
WIDTH
14'-32' Nondivisible load
(depends on lanes)
Over 16' is superload
HEIGHT
Nondivisible load
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(depends on clearances)
LENGTH
loads
Over 16' is superload
56' semitrailer carrying divisible
68' doubles (including coupling
device) carrying divisible load
Nondivisible load over 125' is
superload (depends on route)
Over 200,000 lbs considered a Super Load
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits are generally valid for three days with certain oversize permits issued for longer periods.
Travel is permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset seven days a week,
subject to specific holidays and commuter curfew restrictions. No travel is permitted on major holidays.
Loads which are overweight only may travel 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Divisible load permits are available up to 105,500 lbs. GVW. Subject to the Federal Bridge Formula.
Insurance – Insurance — Not required to be on file at the Permit office; $750,000 liability (vehicle &
operator); $50,000/$100,000/$300,000 for pilot cars escorting manufacture red homes.
Weekend/Night Travel – Travel is permitted Saturday and Sunday all day. Night travel is routinely
allowed for vehicles which don’t exceed 12' wide, 100' long with legal overhang and 14'6" high on all
highways. Vehicles or combinations operating under a special permit beyond these dimensions may request
to move at night on state highways subject to department preferred hours and routes of travel. In those
cases, "Night movement approved" must be stated on the permit, except as provided for in WAC 468-38075. Overdimensional moves authorized to move at night must have lighting equipment that complies with
the Code of Federal Regulation, 49 CFR, Part 393.11.
Holiday – Vehicles operating under special permit for overweight/overdimensional, except as provided for
in WAC 468-38-075, may be restricted from the state highways on the holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and
commencing at noon of the day preceding said holidays.
Holidays Not Restricted by Washington State:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (CVS Office Closed)
Lincoln’s Birthday
Presidents’ Day (CVS Office Closed)
Washington’s Birthday
Easter Day (CVS Office Closed)
Flag Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day (CVS Office Closed)
Overweight vehicles that cannot maintain the speed of the surrounding traffic flow, and all overdimensional
vehicles/loads are prohibited on the holidays of New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and during the afternoon of the day
preceding said holidays.
See details at WA DOT CVS Holiday Restrictions
Inclement Weather - No movements shall be made when visibility is reduced to five hundred feet or when
hazardous roadway conditions exist (including, but not limited to: Snow, ice, mudslide, wind or water
flooding over roadway). It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to discontinue the move and exit the
highway to a safe location when any of the above conditions exist.
Permit Information Required — All tractor information; owner; load description; overall dimensions;
gross weight; axle weights; axle spacings; routes to be traveled; effective dates. Milepost on all routes
required for all overweight permits. A written state application is required unless acquiring the permit overthe-counter.
PERMIT TYPES
Single Trip — For three consecutive days.
Available on self issue program: Trip Permit - 3 day Permit
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This permit provides Washington State Licensing for three consecutive days to a vehicle in lieu of regular
licensing. This allows 40,000 lbs. for single vehicle and 80,000 lbs. for combination vehicles. No more than
three permits are allowed in a 30 day period. Trip permits cannot be used in lieu of tonnage for a vehicle
currently licensed in Washington but can be used to increase current valid tonnage.
Two axle vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 or less and are currently licensed in another state,
have reciprocity and are not required to license in Washington. Reciprocity also covers trailers that have
current licensing in other states.
Fee: $25.00
Available on self issue program: Single Trailer- Monthly and Annual
Legal semi-trailer length is 53 feet. This permit allows for semi-trailer/load up to 56 ft measured from front
of trailer or load to the rear of the trailer or load whichever is longer. Load may be divisible or non-divisible.
Also available is Double Trailer – Monthly and Annual
Legal double trailer length is 61 feet measured from front of first trailer or load to rear of last trailer or load
whichever is longer. Load may be divisible or non-divisible
These permits are exempt from:
Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
Oversize sign requirements
Night-time travel restrictions
Winter restrictions prohibiting permitted movement when traction tires/devices/ chains are advised,
recommended or required but must obey chain requirements
Fees:
$10.00 Monthly
$100.00 Annual
Available on self issue program: Oversize/Overweight – Tractor Trailer – Single Trip
This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with an oversize and or overweight non-divisible load. An
axle spacing report is required to issue this permit. This is limited to Tractor/Semi trailer combinations.
(Jeeps and boosters are considered part of the semi trailer).
Limitations:
• Height 16 ft.
• Width 16 ft.
• Trailer/load length 125 ft.
• Weight 200,000 lbs.
The fees are the same as an oversize/overweight load issued by a WSDOT office or agent.
• Dimension only loads $10.00 per trip, up to 3 days
Dimension and weight Fee Schedule below (fee for dimension not charged if overweight)
Overweight Fee Schedule
Weight Over Total Registered and Weight
Fee Per Mile
on State Highways
1-9,999
.07
10,000-14,999
.14
15,000-19,999
.21
20,000-24,999
.28
25,000-29,999
.35
30,000-34,999
.49
35,000-39,999
.63
40,000-44,999
.79
45,000-49,999
.93
50,000-54,999
1.14
55,000-59,999
1.35
60,000-64,999
1.56
65,000-69,999
1.77
70,000-74,999
2.12
75,000-79,999
2.47
80,000-84,999
2.82
85,000-89,999
3.17
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90,000-94,999
3.52
95,000-99,000
3.87
* The fee for weights in excess of 100,000 pounds is $4.25 plus $0.50 for each 5,000 pounds increment or
portion thereof exceeding 100,000 pounds.
Minimum fee is $14.00
The aforementioned permits available on the self issue program are not all inclusive and the on-line self
issue permit system should be reviewed for additional permits available through this system.
Continuous operation of overlegal loads having overwidth or overheight features only — Good for
30 days to one year. Limited to 14 feet high and 15 feet wide. Fees $20 per month up to one year.
Overlength Only (not exceeding 125') — Continuous move up to one year. Fees: $10 per month up to
one year.
Western Regional Permit - A Western Regional permit allows non-divisible loads to move between
member states with one permit.
FEES (see website for Fee detail)
Trip (temporary license) permits are $25 (valid for 3 days)
Fuel (Temporary IFTA) permits are $30 (valid for 3 days)
Width and height permits are $20 per month
Length permits are $10 per month
Single trip oversize permits are $10 per trip
Weight permits are based on your gross weight over your legal weight. (Special Permit - Fees)
Transponders will cost $35 each
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Labeling — Red flags 18" square must be displayed on all four corners and all extremities of the load.
Oversize load signs on escort vehicles must have dimensions of at least 5' x 10", with 8" black lettering (1"
brush stroke) on a yellow background. Signs are required on vehicles over 8'6" in width and on escort
vehicles (at roof line). Signs on loads must be 7' x 18" with 1.41" brush stroke. Black lettering on yellow
background mounted on front and rear of hauling vehicle.
Escort Vehicles and Personnel — Vehicles over 11' in width must have front and rear escorts on two lane
roads. Vehicles over 14' in width must have a single rear escort on multi-lane highways. Vehicles over 20' in
width must have front and rear escorts on multi-lane highways. Trailer length including load over 105' in
length or with rear overhang exceeding one-third the trailer/load length must have one escort on two lane
roads. Trailer length including load over 125' in length or with rear overhang exceeding one-third the
trailer/load length must have a rear escort on multilane loads. The height-measuring device (pole) must be
used when escorting an extra-legal load in excess of 14’6” inches high.
Escort vehicle operators must be certified to operate in Washington state. Reciprocity with other state
certified programs must be verified.
Vehicles exceeding 14'6" require front pilot with pole. Mobile Homes exceeding 15' require front pilot with
pole.
Certification — Authority for the Washington Certified Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator is set in the
Washington Administrative Code Title 468 Chapter 38 Section 100. The Pilot/Escort Operator Training is
provided by the Evergreen Safety Council and training registration can be completed on-line at
www.esc.org_pevo_operator_certification.php. Washington recognized pilot car escort certifications from
Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah. Certification is for three years.
FINES
Overdimension Only: $122.00
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Overweight Fines:
(1) First Offense, basic penalty of not less than fifty dollars; a Second Offense, a basic penalty of not less
than seventy-five dollars, and a Third or Subsequent Offense, a basic penalty of not less than one
hundred dollars.
(2) In addition to the basic penalties, the following fines will be imposed for each pound overweight, as
follows:
(a) One pound through four thousand pounds overweight is three cents for each pound;
(b) Four thousand one pounds through ten thousand pounds overweight is one hundred twenty dollars plus
twelve cents per pound for each additional pound over four thousand pounds overweight;
(c) Ten thousand one pounds through fifteen thousand pounds overweight is eight hundred forty dollars plus
sixteen cents per pound for each additional pound over ten thousand pounds overweight;
(d) Fifteen thousand one pounds through twenty thousand pounds overweight is one thousand six hundred
forty dollars plus twenty cents per pound for each additional pound over fifteen thousand pounds
overweight;
(e) Twenty thousand one pounds and more is two thousand six hundred forty dollars plus thirty cents per
pound for each additional pound over twenty thousand pounds overweight.
Violation of Posted Limits — $150 minimum and additionally upon a second violation within a twelve month
period involving the same power unit, suspend the registration for not less than 30 days.Fines are calculated
based on permit weight. Permit is void if violated. Operators may be fined for either an over axle or over gross
violation, whichever produces the greater fine. Drivers may not shift load to avoid an over axle citation.
RESTRICTED TRAVELCOMMUTER CURFEW HOURS:
All vehicles operating under a Special Motor Vehicle Permit are restricted from the following areas (table),
except vehicles or loads not exceeding the width only in the table and/or overweight vehicles that can
maintain the speed of surrounding traffic flow. Restrictions apply Monday through Friday. Additional
exemptions are included in WAC 468-38-075. See website for up-to-date road and bridge restrictions.
Vicinity
SeattleEverett
Tacoma
SR
2
Direction
Mile Post
EB
(MP) 0-2.42
WB
(MP) 2.42-0
5
NB
(MP) 127.48-155.94
SB
(MP) 155.94-127.48
NB
(MP) 155.94-174.58
SB
(MP) 174.58-155.94
NB
(MP) 174.58-199.11
SB
(MP) 199.11-174.58
NB
(MP) 199.11-206.08
SB(MP) 206.08-199.11
18
EB
(MP) .01-4.15
WB
(MP) 4.15-.01
EB
(MP) 4.15-11.38
WB
(MP) 11.38-4.15
90
EB
(MP) 2.54-9.93
WB
(MP) 9.93-2.54
EB
(MP) 9.93-18.36
WB
(MP) 18.36-9.93
167
NB
(MP) 5.98-14.33
SB
(MP) 14.33-5.98
NB
(MP) 14.33-26.29
SB
(MP) 26.29-14.33
405
NB
(MP) 0-30.32
SB
(MP) 30.32-0
518
EB
(MP) 0-3.81
WB
(MP) 3.81-0
522
EB
(MP) 11.10-14.09
WB
(MP) 14.09-11.10
5
16
512
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SB
EB
WB
EB
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
118-127.48
127.48-118
0-10.28
10.28-0
0-8.74
Location and Boundaries
I-5 to SR 204
SR 512 to SR 599
SR 599 to SR 523
SR 523 to SR 528
SR 528 to SR 531
I-5 to SR 164
SR 164 to SR 516
I-5 to I-405
I-405 to Sunset I/C
SR 512 to SR 18
SR 18 to I-405
Entire Route
SR 509 to I-5
I-405 to SR 9
Exit 118 to SR 512
I-5 to Olympic Drive
I-5 to SR 161
Hours (M-F)
3-7 PM
6-9 AM
6-9 AM, 3-6 PM
3-6 PM
6-9 AM, 3-6 PM
6-9 AM, 3-6 PM
3-6 PM
6-9 AM, 3-6 PM
4-6 PM
7-9 AM, 4-6 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6:30-8:30AM, 3-7PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM
3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM, 3-7 PM
3-7 PM
6-9 AM
Width
9'
9'
10'
10'
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6:30-8:30AM, 4-6PM
6:30-8:30AM, 4-6PM
6-9 AM
3-7 PM
3-7 PM
10'
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5
Vancouver
5
Kelso
205
433
Vancouver 205
WB
EB
WB
NB
SB
NB
SB
NB
NB
SB
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
(MP)
8.74-0
8.74-12.06
12.06-8.74
99-109
109-99
0-7.48
7.48-0
26.59-30.90
.94-0
0-.94
SB
(MP) 37.16 – 26.59
SR 161 to SR 167
Exit 99 to Exit 109
Oregon to I-205
Oregon to SR 500
Lewis and Clark Bridge
I – 5 Jct to Oregon Border
7-9
3-7
3-7
4-6
4-6
3-6
6-9
4-6
6-9
6-9
AM, 3-7 PM
PM
PM
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AM, 3-7 PM
AM, 3-7 PM
6-9 AM
10'
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PORTS OF ENTRY
Entry-Tacoma, Washington
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
3002
2202 Port of Tacoma Road
Tacoma, WA 98421
Same As Above
General Phone:
General Fax:
(253) 593-6336
(253) 593-6351
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM(Pacific)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Longview
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
2905
1450 Terminal Way
Longview, WA 98632
P.O. Box 996
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-3710
(360) 425-1657
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Pacific)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Sumas
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
3009
103 Cherry Street
Sumas, WA 98295
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 100
Sumas, WA 98295
General Phone:
General Fax:
(360) 988-2971
(360) 988-6300
Operational Hours:
Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day
Seven Days A Week (7)
Service Port-Blaine
Port Information
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Port Code:
3004
Location Address:
9901 Pacific Highway
Blaine, WA 98230
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
Same As Above
(360) 332-5771
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
(360) 332-4701
Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day
Seven Days A Week (7)
Description:
A Service Port is a CBP location that has a full
range of cargo processing functions, including
inspections, entry, collections, and verification
(19 CFR 101.1).
Service Port-Oroville Area Port, WA
Port Information
Port Code:
3019
Location Address:
33643 Hwy 97
Oroville, WA 98844
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
General Fax:
Same As Above
(509) 476-2955
(509) 476-2465
Operational Hours:
Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day
Seven Days A Week (7)
Service Port-Seattle
Port Information
Port Code:
3001
Location Address:
1000 Second Ave., Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address:
Port Director:
Same As Above
Mark W. Wilkerson
Assistant Port Director:
Tracie Fukuhara, APD Passenger Operations;
Terry Schulze, APD Tactical Operations; Jerry
Malmo, APD Trade Operations
General Phone:
General Fax:
(206) 553-0770
(206) 553-2940
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Pacific)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
PERMIT ORDERING
All oversize and overweight permits are processed using the on-line program called the Electronic System
Network for Oversize and Overweight Information (eSNOOPI). WSDOT offers the eSNOOPI Online SelfIssuing Permitting program for a wide range of permit types. Information on this program can be found at
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/CommercialVehicle/self_issue.htm. To initiate the process:






Go to the eSNOOPI login screen
Click on “Request for Authorization for Self-Issuing”
Fill out the form
Read and print the agreement
Indicate you have read and understand the agreement
Click on “Accept and Sign Up”
Self issuing companies are limited to the following types of permits:
Department of Licensing trip permits and fuel permits (3 day)
Single Trailer permit allowing for a divisible load carried on a semi-trailer up to 56 ft (30 day)
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Double Trailer permit allowing for a divisible load carried on a set of double trailers up to 68 ft. (30 day)
61 ft. non-divisible load on a semi trailer with a rear overhang not to exceed 15 ft. (30 day)
Non-divisible dimensional permits 14 ft. wide, 15 ft., and/or 125 trailer/load length (30 day)
Monthly Manufactured Home Permits with dimension envelope of 15 ft. high, 15ft. wide (including a 12" eve)
and trailer length not to exceed 75 feet (30 day)
Empty Apple Bins permits height up to but not to exceed 15 ft. high
Hay Bales permits height up to be not to exceed 15 ft. high
Log Tolerance permits weights different axle spacing weights other than specified on legal weight chart for
3-axle log truck pulling 2-axle pole trailer
Fixed load single unit permit for limited excess weight (30 day periods only)
Oversize/weight Tractor Trailer – Single Trip - This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with an
oversize and or overweight non-divisible load. An axle spacing report is required to issue this permit. This is
limited to Tractor/Semi trailer combinations. (Jeeps and boosters are considered part of the semi trailer).
Limited to 200,000 lbs.
SPECIAL NOTES
Recent Changes – Effective Monday, June 9, 2014 the CVS Permit Office will be closed from 12-12:30
p.m., daily.
Effective March 1, 2013, transponders will cost $35 each.
Pending Changes – None Noted
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