Missouri Oversize Permits Cost:

Missouri Oversize Permits fee
Single Trip Oversize permits including pre-issue	$15
Single Trip oversize permit in excess of 16’ wide, 16’ high or 150’ long	$ 250
Multi-Stop oversize permit	$ 25 (Farm Implements only)
Annual Blanket Emergency Overweight permit (round trip)	$624 (fee will be prorated quarterly)
Annual Blanket Oversize permit – single commodity	$128 (fee will be prorated quarterly)
Annual Blanket Oversize permit – multiple commodity	$400 (fee will be prorated quarterly)
Annual Blanket Overweight well drillers or concrete pump truck permit	$ 300 (fee will be prorated quarterly)
30-Day Blanket Permit	$300
Project Permit	$125
Highway Crossing Permit	$250
Revisions	$ 2.00

 

Missouri Oversize / Overweight Regulations:

Missouri has specific regulations for oversize and overweight loads. Here are the key points:

Missouri Oversize Permits Validity:

Missouri oversize permits are valid for seven days and must be obtained before entering the state.

Missouri oversize permits Operating Time:

Operating times are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with some restrictions on weekends and in specific areas. Additionally, all annual permits expire at 12:00 a.m. on January 1 of the following year.

Missouri Oversize Permits Legal Dimensions:

Legal Dimensions of Missouri Oversize Permit
Width	8 Feet 6 inches
Length	53 feet
Overhang	3 Front and 4 rear
Height	13 feet 6 inches, 14 on approve roads

 

Missouri Pilot Cars / Escort Vehicle Requirements:

Escort Requirements of Missouri Oversize Permit
Width More than 12’6″-14′	Two (front and rear) on two-lane highways, and one front on divided highways
Width More than 14′-16′	One rear on divided and interstate highways, and two front and rear on other highways
Height More than 15’6″	One Front W/Height Pole
Length More than 90′	1 Rear

 

Missouri Oversize Permits Axle Weight Limits

Axle Weight Limits of Missouri Oversize Permits
Single Axle	20,000 lbs.
Tandem Axle	46,000 lbs.
Tridem	60,000 lbs.
Quardum	72,000 lbs.

 

Missouri oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations

Signs: Oversize load signs are mandatory on the front and rear of the load vehicle when the width exceeds 10′ 6″. For combination loads longer than 90’- or single-unit length of 50′, an oversize load sign must also be attached to the rear of the load.

Flags: Red, yellow, or orange fluorescent flags measuring 18′ square in good condition must be displayed at the extreme ends and/or projections of all oversize loads.

Lights: While flags are required, there is no specific mention of lights in the regulations.

Missouri Oversize Permits Tire Regulations:

Missouri has specific regulations regarding oversize and overweight permits, including tire regulations. Studded tires are prohibited on motor vehicles in Missouri between the first day of April and the first day of November.

Additionally, all tires must be inspected for various issues such as tread wear, cuts, knots, and mismatching of tire types. Vehicles must be rejected if tires show signs of excessive wear or damage. Furthermore, wheels must be inspected for damage and the condition of wheel bolts, nuts, or lugs. If any issues are found with the wheels, the vehicle must be rejected.

Missouri oversize permits Fines and Penalties:

Missouri imposes fines and penalties for oversize and overweight violations. For each pound exceeding the weight limit, the driver is fined, with the amount varying by county. Log book violations incur an approximate $300 fine per occurrence, and violations of grade restrictions are penalized similarly.

The fine for the first 1,000 lbs. over the limit is $87.50, with subsequent pounds incurring $0.10 per pound. Motor carriers in Missouri must obtain Oversize Overweight permits if they exceed legal weight and size requirements. Violation of a blanket permit can lead to revocation. The fines for oversize and overweight violations differ by state but are generally substantial, often categorized as misdemeanors with high penalties to ensure compliance.

Missouri Oversize Annual Permit | Oversize Overweight Load Annual Permits

In Missouri, motor carriers hauling loads that exceed legal weight and size requirements must obtain Oversize Overweight permits. These permits allow for moves up to 12 feet, 4 inches in width and 150 feet in length. Additionally, Missouri imposes fines on drivers exceeding weight limits, with penalties varying by county.

The cost of these permits varies depending on the type, ranging from $128 for an annual blanket oversize permit for a single commodity to $624 for an annual blanket emergency overweight permit.