F-DRV-023 · Oversize / overweight · California
California permit limits
Legal-max dimensions and where to apply when your load exceeds them. Sourced from CA state-DOT publications + state statute.
Max height
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Max width
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Max length
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Max GVW
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Seasonal weight restrictionsTime-bound
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More permit details
- state specific.after hours emergency phone
- 916-653-3442
- state specific.legal thresholds requiring permit.height over in
- 168
- state specific.legal thresholds requiring permit.verbatim snippet
- loads greater than 8'-6" wide, 14'-0" high, and over 80,000 pounds
- state specific.legal thresholds requiring permit.weight over lb
- 80,000
- state specific.legal thresholds requiring permit.width over in
- 102
- state specific.office address
- 1120 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
- state specific.office hours
- 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri (Closed on weekends and State Holidays)
- state specific.permit types[0].description
- loads greater than 8'-6" wide, 14'-0" high, and over 80,000 pounds
- state specific.permit types[0].name
- Single Trip Permit
- state specific.permit types[1].description
- loads up to 12'-0" wide, 14'-0" high, and Kingpin to Rear Axle (KPRA) 40'-0" maximum. Travel on red routes prohibited.
- state specific.permit types[1].max height in
- 168
- state specific.permit types[1].max kpra in
- 480
- state specific.permit types[1].max width in
- 144
- state specific.permit types[1].name
- Annual Permit
- state specific.permit types[2].description
- loads up to 12'-0" wide, 14'-6" high, and 90'-0" long
- state specific.permit types[2].max height in
- 174
- state specific.permit types[2].max length in
- 1,080
- state specific.permit types[2].max width in
- 144
- state specific.permit types[2].name
- Repetitive Permit
- state specific.permit types[3].description
- 4-Axle tractor and 3-Axle trailer of max OAL 65'-0", KPRA 40'-0" max, intermodal containers near Port of LA and Port of Long Beach
- state specific.permit types[3].max kpra in
- 480
- state specific.permit types[3].max length in
- 780
- state specific.permit types[3].name
- Sea Container Permit
- state specific.permit types[4].description
- vehicles greater than 15'-0" wide, 17'-0" high, and 135'-0" long
- state specific.permit types[4].name
- Variance Permit
- state specific.permit types[5].description
- vehicles going to an ACCUS sanctioned event
- state specific.permit types[5].name
- Motorsport Permit
- state specific.travel alerts[0]
- Route 710 Open to Permit Loads in the Port of Long Beach
- state specific.travel alerts[1]
- Permanent Truck Ban on SR 2
Official sources
Educational reference. Not legal advice. Permit fees, route restrictions, and seasonal limits change — verify with the CA permit office before dispatching an oversize/overweight load.