For trucking companies looking for compliance and safe transportation, it is essential to comprehend Georgia’s Oversize Permits complex oversize/overweight permit environment. Helping companies acquire the necessary licenses to drive safely on Georgia roadways is our area of expertise at IRP Trucks. Everything you need to know about oversize/overweight permits in Georgia, including application processes and specific restrictions, is included in this book.
Comprehending Oversize/Overweight Permits in Georgia
Validity: You have ample time to move your huge or overweight goods inside Georgia throughout the 10-day validity period of your oversize license.
Operating Hours: Permit loads in Georgia are permitted to move seven days a week from half an hour after dawn to half an hour before sunset. Continuous transit is permitted for loads with allowed dimensions and a maximum weight of 125,000 pounds; this should be requested when requesting approval.
Travel Restrictions: On Sundays, no travel is allowed. In the Atlanta area, including I-285, no permit movement is allowed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, during important events, movement is restricted.
Costs of Permits: Budgeting requires an understanding of the costs associated with obtaining these approvals. The size, weight, and route of the shipment all affect Georgia permit fees.
Legal Aspects and Typical Permit Restrictions
Avoiding violations requires adherence to Georgia’s legislative requirements and permit restrictions. The following are the primary dimensions to consider:
-Length: On some undesignated roadways, a trailer up to 48–53 feet long (including overhang) may be 75 feet long, or 60 feet total.
-Distance: 8’6″ (or 8′ on some undesignated routes).
-He is thirteen feet six inches tall.
-Weight: 80,000 gross pounds; 20,340 pounds for a single axle; 34,000 pounds for a tandem; and 20,340 pounds for a tridem, which fluctuates but cannot go over 20,340 pounds on any axle.
Regular Permit Limits: -Length: No upper limit is specified.
15 feet 6 inches in width.
16 feet high.
Weight: 100,000 pounds on five axles.
– 125,000 pounds, 6 axles.
– 148,000 pounds, 7 axles.
– 150,000 pounds, 8 axles.
The single axle weighs 23,000 pounds, the tandem weighs 46,000 pounds, the tridem weighs 60,000 pounds, and the quad weighs 92,000 pounds.
Super Loads are required for loads that exceed certain weights or dimensions.
Georgia Escort Requirements
The size of your shipment will determine if escort cars are required. It is essential to comprehend these requirements in order to guarantee safety and compliance.
Length: One escort or an 8-inch flashing amber light at each load’s rear boundary is required for loads longer than 75 feet.
One escort for more than 100 feet.
Two escorts for more than 125 feet.
With one rear escort or amber light on an Interstate or restricted access route, the width is between 12 and 14 feet 8 inches.
On two-lane roads, there should be two escorts (or one escort plus a rear amber light).
From 14 feet 8 inches to 16 feet, there are two escorts on two-lane roads and one on an interstate or limited access route.
Over 16 feet are evaluated on an individual basis.
One escort with a height post is required for those who are taller than 15 feet 6 inches.
– You need the GA light decal in order to utilize a flashing amber light.
Observance of lights, signs, and flags
Signs, flags, and lights must be used to clearly identify any oversize or overweight permit loads. Make sure your vehicles have the safety gear needed to comply with Georgia regulations.
– signage: All permit loads must have “Oversize Load” signage.
Flags: Large cargoes must have flags at all four corners and extremes.
Lights: A valid Georgia Light Sticker (decal) is required in order to operate flashing amber beacon lights in Georgia.
Conclusion
The Georgia oversize/overweight permit process necessitates careful planning and adherence to legal requirements. By following the application process, keeping the proper signage, and adhering to the legal dimensions and escort requirements, trucking companies may transport large or overweight commodities across Georgia in a safe and legal way. We at IRP Trucks are dedicated to assisting you in securing the necessary licenses and efficiently managing your company. To learn how we can help you get Georgia oversize/overweight permits for your trucking business, get in touch with us right now.
