District of Columbia Oversize/ Overweight

Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
District of Columbia
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: info@scranet.org
DC-1
04/14
Copyright 1987-2014 by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging
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
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CONTACT:
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street, SE, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20003
Monday – Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
Phone: (202) 673-6813
Fax: (202) 671-0650
http://ddot.dc.gov
email: ddot@dc.gov
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
o
oo
ooo
Interstate
80,000
21,000
20,000
34,000
42,000 Depends on axle spacing
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
Federal Bridge Formula applies
8'
8'6"
13'6"
40'
48'
28'
55'
55'
(non-designated hwys)
(designated hwys)
single unit
trailer
doubles
overall
autotransport
TOLERANCE: 1,000 lbs on gross weight
OVERHANG: 3' front, 5' rear
PERMIT LIMITS
o
oo
ooo
oooo
5 axles
6 axles
7 axles
8 axles
-
31,000
62,000
93,000
124,000
155,000
186,000
217,000
248,000
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
depends on routes
depends on routes
depends on routes
Depends on spacings, lbs per inch
tire width.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits are valid for one trip only, for five consecutive days. Travel is permitted for 24 hours a
day unless extremely overheight or overwidth seven days a week.
Divisible load permits are not available. Travel allowed 24 hours a day unless extremely overwidth or
overweight.
DC-2
04/14
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Single Trip permits must be carried in the vehicle at all times and for annual permits, a tag will be issued
that must be affixed to the front of the vehicle and visible to other motorists.
Insurance — Proof of insurance coverage not required to be on file; must have coverage meeting federal
standards ($750,000 — $5,000,000, depending on commodity and hazardous nature).
Weekend/Night Travel – Overwidth vehicles and overheight vehicles may be restricted to night travel
between the hours of 10 pm – 5 am. Travel is allowed on weekends.
Holiday – Travel not restricted on holidays. District Permit Office closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Veteran’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day & day after
Lincoln’s Birthday
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Washington’s Birthday
Labor Day
Weather – Movement will not be allowed during inclement weather. No Spring weight restrictions.
Permit Information Required - Tractor and trailer information; load description; gross weight; axle
weights; axle spacings; origin and destination.
Self-Propelled Equipment – Self-Propelled equipment must comply with overdimensional/overweight
regulations.
PERMIT TYPES
Single Trip – valid for 1 trip only, usually 5 consecutive days.
Annual Tag
FEES
Single Trip: $30.00 one way or $50.00 roundtrip
Tractor Trailer: $85.00 per year
Restriction: A Single Trip permit will be required instead of an annual tag if:
Total length (including tractor, trailer, and load) is over 70 feet long
Total Height (including load) is over 13 feet – 6 inches tall
Total width (including load) is over 8 feet - 6 inches wide
Truck Crane or Concrete Pump Truck: $85.00 per year
Restriction:A Single Trip permit will be required instead of an annual tag if:
The total width is greater than 11 feet
The gross vehicle weight exceeds 120,000 pounds
Dump Truck, Cement Mixer & Trash Truck up to 65, 000 pounds: $1,193.00 per year
Restriction:A Single Trip permit will be required if:
The total gross weight exceeds 65,000 pounds.
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Escort Vehicles and Personnel
Width > 12’ 1 front escort
Height > 13’6” 1 front escort
Length 80’ or > 1 front escort
Any axle with weight > 31,000 lbs 1 escort
Weight > 79,000 lbs 1 front escort
Labeling - Requirements will be stated on the permit upon application
Certification – Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required.
DC-3
04/14
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
A police escort is required for:
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
vehicle
vehicle
vehicle
vehicle
vehicle
and load that is 75 feet in total length or longer
and load 12 feet wide or wider
and load exceeding 13 feet – 6 inches in height
with a total gross weight of 120,000 or more
carrying any Class 1 Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3
FINES
None noted
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
Permit vehicles may not travel between 7:00–9:30 am or between 4:00–6:30 pm.
PORTS OF ENTRY
Weigh Station at junction of Half and “O” Street, SW
1827 West Virginia Avenue
PERMIT ORDERING
Apply online on TOPS, the DDOT online Permitting System, at tops.ddot.dc.gov, visit the DDOT website at
ddot.dc.gov or call (202) 442-4670 for assistance.
1. Once the on-line application is approved, payment can be made on-line using MasterCard or Visa - or by
mailing a check or money order made payable to "DC Treasurer." The DC Treasurer is located at 1100 4th
Street, SW in Washington, DC.
2. Once payment has been received by DDOT, permits may be printed by the applicant from their TOPS
account by clicking on the appropriate "View/Edit" option and then clicking on "Print Permit".
3. Tags can be mailed (by registered mail) for a small fee by clicking on this option during the application
process.
4. Tags or permits may also be picked up at the permit office at 1100 4th Street, SW, 2nd floor, in
Washington, DC.
5. Those requiring assistance with the on-line application may go to the permit office to apply, pay, and
receive their permit or tag (best to make appointment (202) 442-4670).
SPECIAL NOTES
Recent Changes – None noted
Pending Changes – None noted
DC-4
04/14
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual