Nebraska Oversize Permit Cost:

Nebraska Oversize Permit Fee
single trip Over-dimensional	$ 15.00
Overweight	$ 25.00
Overweight/Over-Dimensional	$ 25.00
Extra Long Permit	$ 250.00
Continuous Operation	$25.00 per quarter (only for carriers based in Nebraska; highway construction projects). Multiple oversize dimensions are covered by a single price.

 

Nebraska Oversize / Overweight Regulations:

Nebraska oversize and overweight regulations specify various legal dimensions, weight limits, and permit requirements for commercial vehicles operating in the state. Here are some key points:

Nebraska Oversize Permits Legal Dimensions:

Legal Dimensions of Nebraska Oversize Permit requirements
Length/Overhang	53′ for a semi-trailer, 65′ for combination trailers.
Width	8’6″.
Height	14’6″

 Nebraska Permit Information:

• Nebraska oversize permits are valid for ten days and must be obtained before entering the state.
• Operating times are from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
• Restricted travel times apply in Lincoln and Omaha during specific hours on weekdays and weekends.

Nebraska Pilot Cars / Escort Vehicle Requirements

Escort Vehicles of Nebraska Permits
Length More than 100 Feet	Requires 1 escort
Width More than 12 Feet	Requires 1 escort
Height over 14 Feet 6 Inches	Requires 1 escort in the front depending on route
Height over 16 Feet	Needs a pre-route survey and a high pole car.

 

Nebraska Oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations:

In Nebraska, oversize loads are required to have specific signs, flags, and lights to ensure safety on the roads. The regulations for these oversize signs, flags, and lights are as follows:

1. Oversize Load Signs: When the width of a load exceeds 10 feet, “Oversize Load” signs must be displayed on the front of the vehicle and the rear of the load. These signs should be 7 feet long and 18 inches high, with black letters on a yellow background.
2. Flags: For loads that exceed 12 feet in width, red flags not less than 18 inches square must be displayed on all four corners of the vehicle or vehicles.
3. Rear Overhang: If the rear overhang of a load is 4 feet or more, a red flag at least 12 inches square must be displayed during daylight hours, and a steady burning red light visible for at least 200 feet at night.
4. Light Bar: A compliant light bar may be allowed in lieu of an escort vehicle on divided highways when stated in the permit. The light bar must be mounted at a height sufficient to be seen clearly by traffic to the rear, and must have a left and right rotating amber, yellow, or flashing light large enough to be visible for a distance of at least 800 feet.

These regulations are in place to ensure the safety of other drivers and to clearly indicate the presence of an oversize load on the roads. It is important to follow these regulations to avoid any potential accidents or fines.

Nebraska Oversize Tire Regulations:

In Nebraska, the regulations for oversize tires include the use of studded snow tires from November 1 to April 1, and the display of “OVERSIZE LOAD” signs on loads more than 10 feet in width. The Nebraska Department of Transportation has specific rules and regulations for overweight and/or over dimensional vehicles and loads, including maximum weight limits for single axles, tandem axles, and specialized mobile equipment.

Nebraska Fines and Penalties:

In Nebraska, fines and penalties are imposed as punishment for various violations, including traffic infractions and criminal offenses. The specific fines and penalties vary depending on the nature of the violation.

For example, speeding fines range from $10 to $300, depending on the number of miles per hour over the authorized speed limit. Court costs are not considered fines or penalties within the meaning of the Nebraska State Constitution. Fines and penalties arising under the general laws of the state, except fines and penalties for violation of laws prohibiting the overloading of vehicles used upon the public roads, belong and are paid over to the counties where they are levied or imposed.

Nebraska Axle Weight Limits

Axle Weight Limits Nebraska
Single Axle	20,000
Tandem Axle	34,000
Tridem Axle	42,000 lbs. On designated

 

Nebraska Oversize Annual Permit | Oversize Overweight Load Annual Permits

Nebraska offers Oversize Annual Permits for trucks with specific maximum dimensions and costs. The permit allows for lengths of 53′ for a single semi-trailer and up to 75′ overall, widths of 14′, and heights of 15’6″. The cost is $25 for a duration of 90 days up to one year.