West Virginia Oversize Permits cost:

West Virginia Oversize Permit Fee
Oversize and overweight single trip permits	$20 plus $0.04 per ton-mile for overweight
Superload permits	$20
Regular blanket permit	$200 for an oversize permit and $500 for an oversize and overweight permit
Seagoing blanket permit	$150 for 1 to 15 permits and $15 for over additional permit
Mobile home blanket permit	$200
Mobile home single trip permit	$20
Low impact monitors permit	$150 for the first bridge, $100 for the second bridge, and $50 for every additional bridge upto a maximum of $750

 

West Virginia Oversize / Overweight Regulations:

The West Virginia Oversize/Overweight Regulations specify various limits and requirements for hauling permits in the state. Here are some key points related West Virginia permit regulations:

West Virginia Permit Validity:

West Virginia oversize permits are valid for five calendar days and must be obtained before entering the state.

West Virginia Oversize Permit Operating Time:

Operating times vary depending on the route, with restrictions on weekends and holidays.

Overweight-only loads exceeding 110,000 pounds gross can only travel sunrise to sunset, Monday through Friday.

West Virginia Permits Legal Dimensions:

West Virginia Oversize Permits Legal Dimensions
Width	8 Feet 6 Inches
Length for semi-trailer	53 Feet
Height	13 Feet 6 Inches
Overhang	3 Front and 4 Rear

West Virginia Oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations:

 

The regulations for West Virginia oversize signs, lights, and flags are as follows:

• “Oversize Load” signs must be displayed on all oversize loads, with black letters 10 inches high and 1-1/2 inch wide brush stroke, visible from the front or rear.
• Six flags are required for all oversize loads. Two red or safety orange flags, a minimum of 18″ square in size, should be displayed on each side of the front bumper of the power unit and on each top corner of the load.
• Overhang over 4 feet requires a flag or flashing amber light, visible from at least 500 feet and with horizontal placement visible from all directions 360 degrees.
• There are no sign or flag requirements for overweight-only loads.

West Virginia Tire Regulations:

The tire regulations in West Virginia stipulate that every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery.

Metal tires are prohibited from being in contact with the roadway, and tires on vehicles moving on highways should not have any protrusions beyond the tread of the traction surface, except under specific conditions like using tire chains for safety in snowy or icy conditions.

Studded tires are allowed from November 1 to April 15, with restrictions on air pressure for studded tires. The state also conducts tire collection events where residents can dispose of up to 10 tires per person with proof of West Virginia residency.

West Virginia Fines And Penalties:

West Virginia imposes fines and penalties for various violations related to permits and regulations. Violations of weight laws in West Virginia incur fines based on the exceeding weight, with fines ranging from $.01 to $.45 per pound overweight depending on the weight category.

Additionally, failure to obtain a permit for construction or renovation within the City of Dunbar may result in a fine of up to $500 against the property owner.

Furthermore, the West Virginia Code penalties for violations, including fines of up to $50,000 per day for continued violations and imprisonment for subsequent willful violations. The Department of Transportation in West Virginia enforces oversize/overweight hauling permits and has recently updated travel time policies.

West Virginia Axle Weight Limits:

West Virginia Axle Weight Limits
Single Axle	20,000 lbs.
Tandem Axle	34,000 lbs.
Tr-idem Axle	60,000 lbs.
Quad-em Axle	70,000 lbs.

West Virginia Pilot Cars / Escort Vehicle Requirements:

West Virginia Escort Vehicle Requirements:
Width 14’1”-15’	2 (Front & Rear)
Width 15’1”-16’	3 (2 Front, 1 Rear) On 2-Lane Highways | 3 (1 Front, 2 Rear) On 4-Lane Highways
Height Over 15’	1 Front W/ High Pole
Length 75’-95’	1 Rear On 2-Lane Highways
Length 95’1”-100’	1 Rear On 4-Lane Highways | 2 (Front & Rear) On 2-Lane Highways
Length 100’1”	2 (Front & Rear)
Overhang Over 10’	1 Front or Rear depending on the overhang

 

West Virginia Oversize Annual Permits | Oversize Overweight Load Annual Permits

The West Virginia Oversize Annual Permit allows for oversize and/or overweight loads, excluding mobile homes. This permit is valid for one year and is specific to a particular power unit. It includes various types such as Regular, Oversize, Overweight and Oversize, Seagoing, and Mobile Home permits. The permit costs vary depending on the type, with Blanket permits costing $200 each and Overweight and Oversize Blanket permits costing $500 each.

The permit allows for unlimited trips within the one-year period from the start date, which can be the application date or up to 30 days in the future. The permit requires compliance with specific size and weight limits, axle limits, and legal weight restrictions.