North Carolina  Oversize Permits Cost:

North Carolina Oversize Permit Fee
Single Trip	$ 12.00
Fax Fee	$ 5.00
Superload Permit	$ 12.00 for each dimension over lawful dimensions
Annual Permit	$ 100.00 per vehicle

North Carolina Oversize / Overweight Regulations:

North Carolina oversize/overweight requirements include specific regulations for dimensions, weight limits, operating times, and permit details.

North Carolina Oversize Permit Validity:

North Carolina oversize permits are valid for ten days and must be obtained before entering the state.

Operating Time:

Travel is allowed from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday, with no travel permitted on Sundays.

North Carolina Oversize Permits Legal Dimensions:

Legal Dimensions of North Carolina Oversize Permits
Height	13’6″
Length	53’ trailer* on designated highways 48’ trailer on all other roads No overall designated legal length on all highways for a 48’ trailer (60’ overall length) on non-designated highways For a 53’ trailer, no overall designated length on Interstates or federally designated highways In NC, only Interstates and a few sections of 4-lane US Highways are considered federally designated highways. On other routes, including most US Highways, the legal overall length is 60’.   53′ semitrailer must not exceed 41′ center of kingpin to center of rear tandem.
Width	8’6″ Interstate and designated highways 8’ on other roads.
Weight	80,000 lbs. of gross weight l  Single – 20,000 lbs. l  Tandem – 38,000 lbs. l  Tridem – Depends on spacings.
Overhang	l  Front 5 Feet l  Rear 5 Feet

 

North Carolina Pilot Cars / Escort Vehicle Requirements:

North Carolina Oversize Permits Escort Vehicle Requirements
Length	Over 110’ on escort vehicle in the rear.
Width	2 lanes over 12’ one escort vehicle in front. 4 lanes one escort in the rear.  Over 14’ requires one escort vehicle in front and one escort vehicle in the rear.
Height	Over 14’ 6 requires a high pole escort.

North Carolina Oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations:

The North Carolina regulations for oversize signs, lights, and flags require specific markings for vehicles exceeding certain dimensions. Vehicles wider than 10 feet must display “Oversize Load” signs at the front and rear.

Additionally, flags are mandatory on all loads wider than 8’6″, with red or orange 18″ square flags required at each corner and at the widest point of the load. Warning lights, such as red brake lights on rear overhangs, headlights during highway movement, and red or amber lights at the rear of overhangs, are also stipulated for visibility and safety.

North Carolina Axle Weight Limits:

Axle Weight Limits for North Caroline Oversize Permits
Steer axle	20,000 lbs.
Single axle	25,000 lbs.
Tandem axles	50,000 lbs.
Tridem Axles	60,000 lbs.
4 or more axle grouping	68,000 lbs.

 

North Carolina Tire Regulations:

The tire regulations for oversize permits in North Carolina stipulate that all tires must be in good condition and have at least 2/32 inch of tread depth remaining.

 

Additionally, vehicles moving on public highways must be equipped with tires of rubber or other resilient material that depend upon compressed air for load support, except by special permission from the Department of Transportation.

 

Exceptions include farm vehicles on highways and the use of tire chains when necessary for safety due to snow, ice, or other conditions causing sliding or skidding.

Moreover, the regulations specify criteria for tire approval, including no visible bumps, bulges, knots related to tread or sidewall separation, and no cuts or snags exposing cords.

North Carolina Fines And Penalties:

North Carolina oversize permits fines and penalties involve fines based on weight violations. For weights exceeding the allowable limits, fines range from $.04 to $.10 per pound, depending on the excess weight. Violations can lead to fines not less than $100 and not more than $500, with civil penalties assessed at inspection. Additionally, repeated violations may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of permit privileges.

North Carolina Oversize Annual Permit | Oversize Overweight Load Annual Permits

The North Carolina Oversize Annual Permit allows for the transportation of oversize/overweight loads within specific dimensions and costs $100 per vehicle. This permit grants unlimited movement on North Carolina highways for a year, with dimensions including a length of 105′, width of 15′, and height determined by the route. The permit is issued with customized requirements and restrictions tailored to each load being transported.