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Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
New York
Foreword
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual. Each
state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits, general
restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone numbers,
locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers are always
advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have been completed
without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided permit manuals,
maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation.
Legal Notice
This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information, useful
in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be an
accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the
information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users that
state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the effective
date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA assumes no
responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from reliance on the
contents of this Permit Manual.
Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association
5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200
Centreville, VA 20120
PHONE: (703) 698-0291
Fax: (571) 722-1698
Website: www.scranet.org
Email: info@scranet.org
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SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
NEW YORK
CONTACT
Central Permit Office
50 Wolf Road, First Floor
Albany, NY 12232
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (518) 485-2999
(888) 783-1685
Email:permits@dot.state.ny.us
Websitehttps://www.dot.ny.gov/nypermits
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
o
oo
ooo
80,000
22,400
Man. Tire Rating
22,400
36,000
42,000 * (Greater than 8’
in spacings)
WIDTH:
8' ***
8'
8'6"
*Axles less than 46” apart, measured from axle
centers, are considered one axle. Allowed weight
based on Federal Bridge Formula.
HEIGHT:
TOLERANCE:
LENGTH:
Not applicable
*** Except in NYC. 8’6” on hwys with minimum
pavement width of 10’
**** Except in NYC. Distance from Kingpin to
center of rear axle group limited to 41’
OVERHANG:
13'6"
12'6"
13'0"
(pavement lane width
of less than 10')
(Holland Tunnel)
(NY/NJ Port Authority
(designated highways &
lane width of 10' or
greater)
(Holland Tunnel)
(Lincoln Tunnel)
(Both NY/NJ P.A.)
40'
single unit
48'
semitrailer
53' **** semitrailer**
28'6"
doubles
65'
Stinger steered
autotransporter + 3'
front
& 4' rear overhang
75'
autotransporters** + 3'
front
& 4' rear overhang
65'
overall length
No overall length**
no limit rear, within
overall
length*
Front max 15'
*Flag or light over 4'
**On designated and access hwys
PERMIT LIMITS
o
oo
ooo
oooo
depends on
routes, axle
spacings and
vehicle configuration
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
16'*
15’-11”'*
159-11”*
199,999*
Over 140,000 lbs. must have bridge review
*Above these limits are Superloads that require supplemental paperwork have additional restrictions and
Bonding. Allow 2 weeks for approval.
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PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits issued by the New York State Department of Transportation are only valid on routes
under the Department’s jurisdiction. The Department does not have jurisdiction over NYC roadways or
bridges into or out of NYC. A permit or permission is required from the individual municipality to travel on
their roads. A New York State or New York State IRP registered weight must not be less than your gross
permitted weight. If your registered weight is less than your gross permitted weight, enforcement action
may be taken.
Divisible load permits are available on an annual basis. Permit limits conditions and fees will vary from this
information. Contact the divisible load section for further information at 1-888-783-1685
Insurance — The carrier to whom Special Hauling and/or Divisible Load Overweight Permits have been
issued must maintain one of the following levels of insurance coverage in effect for the duration of the
issued permits: $750,000.00 bodily injury or death / $250,000.00 injury to or destruction of property.
* $1,000,000.00 combined single liability coverage for any one accident. Undertaking Government and
Municipal agencies only As of June 4, 2007, the Certificate of Insurance, Perm 17, is no longer a
requirement for Special Hauling and/or Divisible Load Overweight Permits. Permit applications contain
sections pertaining to the level of insurance coverage as mentioned above. This information must be
furnished at the time of application in order for a permit to be issued. Questions can be directed to
permitsdot.state.ny.us or by calling toll free 1-888-783-1685 locally at 518-485-2999.
Weekend/Night Travel - Trip Permits are valid for one trip over a five-day period. Travel is permitted onehalf hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset Monday through Friday. Travel is permitted until noon
on Saturdays if not exceeding 12' wide, 85' long, 13’6” high and must maintain travel speed. No travel on
Sundays or major holidays. The exception is Long Island where nighttime travel is permitted for certain
sizes and routes Sunday through Thursday if going through New York City.
No travel is allowed at night between the hours of one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before
sunrise unless otherwise specified.
Night Moves in Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange Counties
Effective 12/21/2011 vehicles that are at or less than 14’-0” wide and 14’-0” high may use two Certified
Escorts in lieu of a police escort if moving at night in selected counties. Permittees must follow the
requirements as listed in the following section.
Night moves will only be allowed Monday – Thursday, unless such nights fall on any restricted holidays,
during the following hours:
 Monday from 12:01 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. Monday
 Monday from 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Tuesday
 Tuesday from 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Wednesday
 Wednesday from 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Thursday
 Thursday from 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Friday
Moves that take place on Friday night (after 9:00 p.m.) will require proper Police Escorts on all
routes.
2. Police escorts will be required at nights when loads exceed the following dimensions:
 14’-0” in width
 14’-0” in height
 All Superloads
3. All night moves under the program shall require a minimum of two New York State Certified Escorts. One
to proceed on all routes and one to follow on all routes.
Bonding Requirements
Manufactured / Modular homes 14’0 – 16’0” wide
$10,000.00 per move or $25,000.00 per company
Superloads
Cumulative bond amounts apply based upon overall weight and dimensions
Height
≥ 16 feet but < 17 feet
$10,000.00
≥ 17 feet
$30,000.00
Width
> 16 feet
$10,000.00
Length
> 160 feet
$10,000.00
Weight
≥ 200,000 but < 300,000
$10,000.00
≥ 300,000 but < 400,000
$20,000.00
≥ 400,000
$50,000.00
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Holiday
RESTRICTIONS 2013
New Year’s Day: No oversize travel allowed Tuesday January 1. State offices are closed.
Dr. Martin Luther King Day: Manufactured/Modular homes over 14’-0” in width are not allowed to travel on
Monday January 21. All other oversize travel allowed. State offices are closed.
Washington’s Birthday/President’s Day: Manufactured/Modular homes over 14’-0” in width are not allowed
to travel on Monday February 18. All other oversize travel allowed. State offices are closed.
Memorial Day: No oversize travel allowed from 12 Noon Friday May 24 until 1/2 hour before sunrise Tuesday
May 28. State offices are closed Monday May 27.
Independence Day: No oversize travel is allowed from 12 Noon Wednesday July 3 until 1/2 hour before
sunrise Friday July 5. State offices are closed on Thursday July 4.
Labor Day: No oversize travel allowed from 12 Noon Friday August 30 until 1/2 hour before sunrise Tuesday
September 3. State offices are closed Monday September 2.
Columbus Day: Manufactured/Modular homes over 14’-0” in width are not allowed to travel on Monday
October 14. All other oversize travel allowed. State offices are closed.
Veteran’s Day: State offices are closed on Monday November 11. Oversize travel is allowed.
Thanksgiving: No oversize travel allowed from 12 Noon Wednesday November 27 until 1/2 hour before
sunrise Friday November 29. State offices are closed on Thursday November 28.
If there are any questions please contact the NYSDOT Central Permit Office at 888-783-1685 or via e-mail
at Permits@dot.state.ny.us.
Special Restrictions - Permits issued by NYS DOT are valid only for highways under DOT’s jurisdiction.
Permits for New York City must be obtained from the New York City Permit Office: 212-839-6341. Permits
for New York State Thruway must be Obtained from the NYS Thruway Permit Office: 518-436-2793.
PERMIT TYPES
Permit Information Required — Load description; tractor and trailer information; overall dimensions;
gross weight; axle weights; axle spacings; tire ratings per axle; axle ratings; origin and destination; routes
to be traveled; license and cab card numbers; effective dates.
To assist carriers with identifying potential restrictions to use of certain state highways, the Department has
made available a Prescreening Tool. This tool can be accessed from the Department's website at
www.nypermits.org and will allow the carrier to view their potential routes and identify restrictions such as
construction or low bridges. Where a trip routing involves the potential for conflicts with clearances, a route
survey must be performed by a NYS certified escort. Details on need for a route survey are listed below and
for performing a route survey are available from the Department's website- www.nypermits.org.
Carriers may apply for a permit using the NYDOT online permit application system that is available via the
New York State's One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR) website,
www.oscar.state.ny.us/OSCR/OSCRCarrierHome. Carriers may also apply using an authorized Permit
Service Company (PSC). Approved PSCs are listed on the Department’s website, www.nypermits.org.
Single Trip — For one trip only, statewide. Valid for up to Five (5) permissible hauling days. Limits 16’
wide, 160’ long, 15’11” high, and 199,999 lbs.
Superloads — For one trip only, statewide. Valid for up to Five (5) permissible hauling days.
Additional paperwork is required
Pre-approval applications are suggested.
Additional cumulative bonding requirements are required based on overall dimensions and weight.
Structures review of entire route is required for loads equal to or exceeding 140,000 pounds gross.
Allow a minimum of 2 weeks for approval.
Monthly — For vehicles with a gross weight of up to 116,000 lbs., limited to a 25-mile radius of municipal
limits in which the business is located; or for vehicles traveling within a 100-mile radius, but with other
dimensions limited to 12' in width, 79' 11" in length, and legal height and up to 135% of legal gross weight
and 125% of axle grouping.
Annual — Same as above, for a 12-month period. Fee is $360 per towing vehicle.
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Blanket — Good on state highways of 20' or more in width, for vehicles with up to 125% of legal gross
weight and legal height, but no greater than 10' in width and 79'11" in length. Valid for a minimum of one
month up to a maximum of one year.
TYPES OF DIVISIBLE LOAD OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
A "divisible load" is any vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting cargo of legal dimensions that can be
separated into units of legal weight without affecting the physical integrity of the load. Examples of divisible
loads include: aggregate (sand, top soil, gravel, stone), logs, scrap metal, fuel, milk, trash/refuse/garbage,
etc.
Permit Information Required — Divisible load permits can only be issued to legally dimensioned vehicles
or combination of vehicles (Power Unit and one (1) Trailer. Doubles cannot be permitted). Tractor and
trailer information; gross weight; axle ratings; axle spacings; tire ratings per axle; copy of current power
unit registration or IRP cab card.
Annual — These permits are based on the number of axles and minimum wheelbase on the vehicle or
combination of vehicles. Further restrictions include routing.
FEES
Single Trip: $40 - $360 depending on commodity (plus $20 if permit is obtained at a NYSDOT regional
office). Mail In/CPO Walk In: $40, Regional Office: $60, Permit Service: $40 not including permit service
charges, and Amendment Fee: $10.
Monthly: $60 - $250 depending on commodity
Annual: $360-$750 depending on commodity
Divisible Load:
Annual: Varies from $360 to $1,000, Plus Trailer Fees up to $20 each.
Blanket Permit: Mail In/CPO Walk In: Monthly: $60/Annual: $360, Regional Office: $80/$380, Permit
Service: $60/$360 not including permit service charges, and Amendment Fee: $15.
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Escort Requirements for Self-Propelled Cranes, effective 5/10/11 A non-Certified escort is required if any of the below apply:
Width is greater than 11’-0”
Length is greater than 55’-0”
Height is greater than 13’-6”
A front or rear overhang greater than 15’-0” Maximum
speed of 40 MPH on Interstate Highways Maximum
speed of 30 MPH on non-Interstate Highways
If permit requires any 5 MPH speed restrictions on non-Interstate Highways
A Certified Escort is required if any of the below apply:
A front or rear overhang that exceeds 50’-0”
Vehicle exceeds pavement lane width by greater than 2’-0”
Opposite direction traffic must be controlled to allow for crane movement
Road closure necessary due to highway geometry
A police escort is required if any of the below apply:
If permit requires any 5 MPH speed restrictions on Interstate Highways or other controlled
access highways with speed limits over 55 MPH. Permits with 5 MPH speed restrictions on
these highways will not be approved unless there are no suitable alternative routes.
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Labeling — Flags must be red or fluorescent orange and at least 18" square on staffs; placed on all loads
over 8'6" in width on the front and rear of the load and the vehicle on the widest protrusions.
Oversize load signs 7 foot long must be displayed on the front and rear of all vehicles over legal length and
8'6" in width, and must have 10" black letters on a yellow background.
Certification - Escorts must be New York State certified and have card in their possession for any moves
within New York State.
In order to qualify as a certified escort you must:
Be 21-years old;
Have a valid New York State driver license or valid license in the state or jurisdiction in which
you are a resident. (Those out of state drivers who do not have current New York State
driving privileges are not eligible for escort certification);
Comply with all terms, conditions, requirements and/or regulations set forth by the permitting
agency in the State of New York;
Pass the New York State Escort Drivers Certification Test
GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL HAULING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Width
Requirements
8'7" to 12'0"
18" x 18" Red or Orange Fluorescent Flags on staffs at all corners at the extremities of the
load or trailer. Flashing or rotating light on load.
All headlights and other external lights turned on
Warning sign attached to the front and rear of the vehicle
Power unit to have at least one amber light on top of vehicle and visible in all directions
12'1" to 13'11"
In addition to the above:
Certified Escort Vehicle to proceed on two lane highways.
Certified Escort Vehicle to follow on highways of more than two lanes.
Certified Escort Vehicle shall display warning signs, operational barlight on roof, headlights
and other external lights shall be turned on.
14'0" to 15'11"
In addition to the above:
No travel Business Districts between 7-9 am and 4-6pm.
14’1” or greater
Front and rear Certified Escort Vehicles on all routes for mobile/manufactured homes or
modular building units
Route Survey required for mobile/manufactured homes or modular building units, for all
Routes not contained within the corridor routes set forth in regulations
16'0"
In addition to the above:
Front and rear Certified Escort Vehicles on all routes.
No travel Business Districts between 7-9 am and 4-6pm.
Route Survey required.
Over 16'0"
In addition to the above, a third Certified Escort Vehicle is necessary in the front on twolane highways.
18' or greater
In addition to the above, a third Certified Escort Vehicle is necessary to precede on four
lane highways
Length
Requirements
65'1" to 79'11"
18” x 18" Red or Orange Fluorescent flags on staffs at all corners at the extremities of the
load or trailer.
Warning sign attached to the front and rear of the vehicle.
All headlights and other external lights turned on
80'0" to 89'11"
In addition to the above:
Certified Escort Vehicle to precede on two lane highways.
Certified Escort Vehicle to follow on highways of more than two lanes.
Certified Escort Vehicle shall display warning signs, operational barlight on roof, headlights
and other external lights shall be turned on.
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90'0" to 99'11"
In addition to the above:
No travel Business Districts between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.
100'0" or greater In addition to the above:
No travel New York State between 7-9 am and 4-6pm.
Two Certified Escort Vehicles to precede load on two-lane highways.
Front and rear Certified Escort Vehicles on all routes.
Route Survey required.
160'0" or greater In addition to the above:
Two Certified Escort Vehicles to precede load on all highways except when approved
routes are interstate highways only.
Height
Requirements
13'7" to 13'11"
Warning sign attached to the front and rear of the vehicle.
All headlights and other external lights turned on
Power unit to have a minimum of one amber light located on top of the vehicle and visible
in a 360 degree radius.
Greater than 13’9” Route Survey required for all mobile/manufactured homes moves greater than 14’ wide
14'0" and over
In addition to the above:
Certified Escort Vehicle to precede with height pole.
Certified Escort Vehicle shall display warning signs, operational barlight on roof, headlights
and other external lights shall be turned on.
No travel in Business Districts between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.
Route survey required.
15’0” and over
No travel New York State between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm
Overhang
Requirements
4’0” or greater
18” x 18” red or orange fluorescent flags on staff on end of load
Two flags required on staffs at the extremeties of the overhang if width of overhang is
more than 2’.
Greater than 10’0” Certified Escort Vehicle to follow when rear overhang is greater than 10’
Rear overhang may not exceed 1/3 of the length of the load, 2/3 of which must rest upon
truck or trailer bed.
Certified Escort Vehicle to precede when front overhang is greater than 10 feet.
Greater than 15’0” Self-propelled cranes require an escort vehicle to follow.
Front overhang may not exceed 15 feet.
New York Bridges
Escort Services will be $150 per crossing during regular business hours. Holidays and week-ends the fee is
$350 (May depend on bridge, advise checking w/ NYCDOT)
Police Escort Requirements
A. Whenever a vehicle/load must cross the centerline of a bridge or highway
B. Whenever a vehicle/load must travel the wrong way on a one-way street or ramp.
C. Width of vehicle/load is greater than 16 feet on all highways
D. Vehicle/load length is greater than 160 feet on all highways
E. Vehicle/load height is 16 feet or greater
F. Vehicle/load at or exceeds 200,000 pounds
Notes:
Lighting on the towing vehicle must be in conformance with the New York Code of Rules and Regulations,
Title 17, Part 154-1.14 Warning Lamp Requirements.
•
Towing vehicle must have the minimum of one amber revolving light located on top of the vehicle visible
in a 360 degree radius.
The requirements shown in this section are only guidelines. Actual special requirements will depend on the
highway geometry, size and weight of load and location of movement.
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Escort vehicle drivers must be New York certified and the vehicle and equipment must be as stated in the
Certified Escort Manual. For copies, call 1-888-783-1685
Route Surveys: Effective January 1, 2009, only New York State Certified Escorts can perform route
surveys. Reasons for this requirement include: 1) Certified Escorts will have a better understanding of the
Department’s requirements for oversize moves. 2) Certified Escorts will have the necessary equipment to
perform these surveys properly. One example of this is having a height pole, which is needed to
perform an over-height route survey. 3) Requiring a Certified Escort to perform route surveys will allow the
Department to track the number of inaccurate route surveys done by a particular individual, and if
necessary, take action against a poor performer. These actions can range from fines to the loss of
escort and route survey privileges. The route survey form has been modified to include the route
surveyor’s NYS Certified Escort number and their driver’s license number. If there are any questions on this
policy please contact the NYSDOT Central Permit Office via email, permits@dot.state.ny.us or call 888-7831685.
FINES
Overdimension Only: $200 minimum per New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law. Violations of the
regulations will cost between $500 and $5,000 (depending upon severity and other factors) and this is in
addition to whatever the tickets may cost.
GROSS WEIGHT AND INNER BRIDGE VIOLATIONS
0 - 2,000 lbs. overweight
2,001 - 3,000 lbs. overweight
3,001 - 4,000 lbs. overweight
4,001 - 5,000 lbs. overweight
5,001 - 6,000 lbs. overweight
6,001 - 7,000 lbs. overweight
7,001 - 8,000 lbs. overweight
8,001 - 9,000 lbs. overweight
9,001 - 10,000 lbs. overweight
10,001 - 15,000 lbs. overweight
15,001 - 20,000 lbs. overweight
20,001 - 25,000 lbs. overweight
25,001 - 30,000 lbs. overweight
30,001 - 35,000 lbs. overweight
35,001 - 40,000 lbs. overweight
40,001 - 45,000 lbs. overweight
45,001 + lbs. overweight
$50
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
1,200
1,700
2,200
2,700
3,200
3,700
4,200
4,700
AXLE WEIGHT VIOLATIONS
0 - 5 percent overweight
5 - 10 percent overweight
10 - 15 percent overweight
15 - 20 percent overweight
20 - 25 percent overweight
25 - 30 percent overweight
30 - 35 percent overweight
35 - 40 percent overweight
40 - 45 percent overweight
Over 45 percent overweight
$100
200
350
600
1,000
1,600
2,450
3,600
5,100
7,000
There is an additional $30 surcharge per ticket. Operators may be fined for either over-gross or over-axle,
whichever is greater. Fines may not be reduced, and are calculated from legal weight. Drivers may not shift
load to avoid an over-axle citation. Fines may vary from the above in New York City. The Department may
issue civil penalties up to $5,000 in addition to the above fines.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
Triboro Bridge (Metropolitan Transp. Authority)
Randall’s Island (MTA)
New York, NY 10035
(212) 360-3000
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HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
14' (outside booths)
14'6" (13'10" from Manhattan)
no limit
no restrictions (over 80,000
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Bronx Whitestone (MTA)
Ferry Point Park
Bronx, NY 10465
(212) 904-4310
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
14'6" (outside booths)
14'6"
no limit
no restrictions (over 80,000
special permit needed)
Throgs Neck Bridge (MTA)
Harding Ave. & E 177
Bronx, NY 10465
(212) 904-4352
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
13' (outside booths)
14'6"
no limit
no restrictions (over 80,000
special permit needed)
Henry Hudson Bridge (MTA)
2152 Henry Hudson Parkway
Bronx, NY 10034
(718) 304-5001
WIDTH: No commercial
HEIGHT: traffic allowed
Marine Parkway (MTA)
Gil Hodges Mem. Bridge
Foot of Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 377-3063
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
9'6"
13'
no set restrictions
80,000
Lincoln Tunnel (NY/NJ Port Auth)
500 Blvd. East
Weehawken, NJ 07087
(201) 617-8115
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
13'
85'
80,000 (w/o special permit)
Holland Tunnel (NY/NJ P.A)
13th & Provost St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 792-3405
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'
12'6"
85'
80,000 (w/o special permit)
(Staten Island Bridge Authority)
Bayonne Bridge
Goethals Bridge Admin.
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 390-2502
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
14'
85'
80,000 (w/o special permit)
(Staten Island Bridge Authority)
Goethals Bridge
Goethals Bridge Admin.
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 390-2502
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
14'
85'
80,000 (w/o special permit)
(Staten Island Bridge Authority)
Outer Bridge
Goethals Bridge Admin. (MTA)
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 390-2502
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
14'
85'
80,000 (w/o special permit)
Cross Bay Veterans (MTA)
Memorial Bridge
Cross Bay Blvd.
Broad Channel, NY 11693
(718) 634-6363
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
9'6"
13'6"
no limit
72,000 (w/o special permit)
Verranzano Narrows Bridge (MTA)
Pond Ave. &
Staten Island
Ft. Wadsworth, NY 10305
(718) 442-7501
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
15' Lily
15'
no limit
no restrictions (over 80,000
special permit needed)
Queens Midtown Tunnel (MTA)
11th St. & 51st Ave.
Long Island, NY 11101
(718) 349-4201
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
12'1"
75'
80,000
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Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (MTA)
160 Hamilton Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 797-6910
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
12'9"
75'
80,000
George Washington Bridge (NY/NJ Port Auth)
220 Blue Reynolds Blvd.
Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0555
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
WEIGHT:
8'6"
14' Ft.
85'
80,000
New York City (NYCDOT)
Dept. of Transportation
28-11 Queens Plaza North
8th Floor
Long Island, NY 11101
(718)433-3328
WIDTH:
8' nondesignated hwys.
8'6" designated hwys.
WEIGHT: 73,280 lbs. GVW
HEIGHT: 14'
LENGTH: 55' nondesignated hwys.
TRAILER: 48'
DOUBLES: 28'6" allowed to operate
between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm,
9:00 pm – 7:00 am, access 750'
NEW YORK CITY has the following restrictions on permit travel: (NYCDOT)
1. Operators must maintain $2,000,000 in insurance, on file (contact: 212-839-6341);
2. Must obtain $25 permit for any oversize or overweight vehicle;
3. Vehicles over 10' in width or 100' in length must travel during the hours of 10:00 pm - 5:30 am;
4. Vehicles exceeding 11' in width or 65' in length must have a rear escort;
5. Vehicles over 14' in width must have two escorts, and may have route and bridge stipulations;
6. 20,000 lbs. per axle on highways, with a maximum of 140,000 lbs. GVW generally issued; and
7. Flags on front and rear, 24" square, red in color.
Permit applications that have routes under both New York State DOT jurisdiction and New York City DOT
jurisdiction should be applied for using the NYSDOT online permit application system that is available via the
New York State's One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR) website.
THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE PERMIT* (required if traveling New York to Ontario on I-81) (Thousand
Islands Bridge Authority)
Phone: (315) 482-2501
Fax: (315) 482-6314
Hours of Travel: Daylight hours Monday – Friday Noon
Escort Fee: $75 base fee and axle fee (4 axles: $7.00; 5 axles: $8.00; 6 axles: $9.00; 7 axles: $10.00,
etc.)
Permit and Escort Required*:
Width:
Height:
Length:
GVW:
(*See Special Instructions)
Maximum Axle Weights:
Steer:
Single:
Tandem:
Tri:
Maximum
Over 8'6"
Over 14'0"
75'
Over 90,000
18'0"
15'6"
130,000
14,000 (Straight Truck: 20,000)
24,000
48,000
66,000
Information Needed to Order:
Basic, Last 5 tractor serial #, Time of proposed crossing
Height, Length, Weight, Axle weights, Axle spacings
Special Instructions
1. Bridge Authority requires 48 hours advance notice.
2. Escorts are provided by the Bridge Authority ONLY.
3. All permitted loads will be inspected and weighed by the Bridge Authority.
4. Address: P.O. Box 428 Collins Landing
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
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5. Enter as a fax advisory (NY00) for billing. To order, complete the application manually and fax to the Bridge
Authority. When approved they will fax the permit to our office for us to fax to the customer.
NEW YORK THRUWAY
P.O. Box 189
Albany, NY 12201
(518) 436-2793
(Thruway Authority) WIDTH: 8'6"
HEIGHT:
13'6"
LENGTH:
48' trailer
WEIGHT:
80,000
Operators of nondivisible load vehicles over 80,000 lbs. GVW must obtain an “A number” to operate on the
thruway. Maximum limits are generally 120,000 lbs. GVW, width depending on number of lanes (4-lane
roads, 12'6"; outside New York City to Buffalo, 13'; I-95 into Connecticut, 14'), with height and length limits
depending on origin and destination.
Escorted loads under NYC permit must have a back-up vehicle. Police escorts are required across bridges.
Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossing.
(a)The driver of any bus carrying passengers, of any school bus, of any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight rating of greater than ten thousand pounds that transports Division 2.3 Chlorine or is a cargo tank,
whether loaded or empty, used to transport hazardous materials, as defined in Section 501a of this chapter,
of any motor vehicle required to be marked or placarded by either the United States DOT or the New York
State DOT regulations or any vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part
of a cargo, of any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or of any equipment or structure
having a normal operating speed of ten or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less
than one-half inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine
inches, measured above the level surface of a roadway, before crossing at grade any track or tracks of a
railroad, shall stop such vehicle within fifty feet but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of such
railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any approaching
train, and for signals indicating the approach of a train, except as hereinafter provided, and shall not
proceed until he can do so safely. After stopping as required herein and upon proceeding when it is safe to
do so, driver of any said vehicle shall cross only in such gear of the vehicle that there will be no necessity for
changing gears while traversing such crossing and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the track or
tracks.
(b)No stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer or a traffic-control signal or sign directs
traffic to proceed.
(c) Every motor vehicle used in commerce with a gross vehicle weight training of greater than ten thousand
pounds not subject to the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section shall upon approaching a railroad
grade crossing, be driven at a rate of speed which will permit said motor vehicle to be stopped before
reaching the nearest rail of such crossing, and shall not be driven upon or over such crossing until due
caution has been taken to ascertain that the course is clear.
(d)In addition to the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (c) of this section, the driver of a commercial
vehicle must check street-railway grade crossing within a business or residence district.
R–Posted Bridges: Effective January 1, 2009, Special Hauling trip permit applications over legal weight will
be rejected if the requested route is crossing an “R-Posted bridge”. All annual permits over legal weight will
be issued with a restriction that R-Posted bridges cannot be crossed. If there is no reasonable alternative, a
thorough structural review will be required to determine if it is possible to cross the bridge in question. If
approved, additional conditions such as the presence of a Certified Escort, police escort, or Department
personnel may be required. If there are any questions on this policy, please contact the NYSDOT Central
Permit Office via email or call 888-783-1685
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PORTS OF ENTRY
New York has several ports of entry including, but not limited to the following:
Service Port-Buffalo
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
0901
726 Exchange Street
Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14210
Mailing Address:
CBP - Port of Buffalo
726 Exchange Street Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14210
General Phone:
(716) 843-8300
Operational Hours:
8:30 AM-5:00 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Location Address:
726 Exchange Street
Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14210
Service Port-Champlain
Port Information
Port Code:
0712
Location Address:
237 West Service Road
Champlain, NY 12919
Mailing Address:
Same As Above
General Phone:
(518) 298-8311
General Fax:
(518) 298-8395
Operational Hours:
Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day
Seven Days A Week (7)
Service Port-John F. Kennedy International Airport
Port Information
Port Code:
4701
Location Address:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Bldg #77
Jamaica, NY 11430
Mailing Address:
Same As Above
General Phone:
(718) 487-5164
General Fax:
(718) 487-5191
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Albany
Port Information
Port Code:
1002
Location Address:
445 Broadway, Room 216
Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address:
Same As Above
General Phone:
(518) 431-0200
General Fax:
(518) 431-0203
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Port Of Entry-Syracuse
Port Information
Port Code:
0906
Location Address:
152 Air Cargo Road
Suite 201
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Mailing Address:
Same As Above
Port Director:
Patrick Cohan
General Phone:
(315) 455-8446
Operational Hours:
8:30 AM-5:00 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
PERMIT ORDERING
Permits may be obtained at one of the offices listed below. Listed below are the addresses for the
Department of Transportation’s Regional Offices. Office hours may vary, please call in advance to confirm
hours of operation. Permit Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to New York State Department of
Transportation, 50 Wolf Road, Central Permit Office 1st Floor, Albany, New York 12232 or any Regional
Office with the exception of the Region 1 and Region 11(New York City) Offices. Permits can also be
obtained on-line using New York’s One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR) system.
Permits will be e-mailed to customers vs. being mailed.
Central Office
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
50 Wolf Road, 1stfloor,
Albany, NY 12232
207 Genesee Street,
Utica, NY 13501-2869
333 E. Washington
Street, Syracuse, NY
13202-1466
1530 Jefferson Road,
Rochester, NY 146233161
100 Seneca Street,
Buffalo, NY 14203-3088
107 Broadway, Hornell,
NY 14843
317 Washington Street,
Watertown, NY 136013784
4 Burnett Blvd.,
Poughkeepsie, NY 126032594
44 Hawley Street,
Binghamton, NY 139013200
Veteran’s Highway,
Hauppauge, NY 117875518
(888) 783-1685
(315) 793-2356
(315) 428-4388
(585) 272-3470
(716) 847-3271
(607) 324-8514
(315) 785-2325
(845) 437-3331
(607) 721-8082
(631) 952-6020
New York State/New York City Permits
Effective January 1, 2010, all Special Hauling Trip permits that originate or are destined into New York City
can be ordered via the New York State Department of Transportation’s on-line permit ordering system. This
system is accessed via New York’s One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR) website. This system
allows one-stop ordering of a New York State, New York City, and a Triborough Bridge and Tunnel permit.
SPECIAL
NOTES
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Changes –
Use of Parkways for Routing: New policy effective 1/19/12
Applicants
If you propose to route your trip over a Parkway, prior to submission of your Special Hauling Permit
application, you will need to contact the appropriate agency (noted below) for approval. Once
approval is obtained and a permit or written approval is issued, you can submit the permit/approval
with your Special Hauling Permit application. Failure to submit an approved Parkway permit or
written approval with your Special Hauling Permit application will result in a disapproval of your
application.
Contacts
for Parkway Use COUNTY
CONTACT AGENCY
CONTACT NUMBER
FACILITY
Robert Moses Parkway
Niagara
Niagara Frontier State
716-278-1770
Park & Recreation
Program
West River Parkway
Niagara
Niagara Frontier State
716-278-1770
Park & Recreation
Program
Onondaga Lake Parkway
Onondaga
NYSDOT Region 3 Permit
315-428-4388
Office
Hudson Valley Parkways
Columbia, Dutchess,
NYSDOT Region 8 Traffic
914-742-6004
Putnam, Westchester
Management Center
Palisades Interstate
Parkway
Long Island Parkways
Rockland
Nassau,
Suffolk
Palisades Interstate Park
Commission
NYSDOT Region 10
Permit Office
845-786-2701 ext 225
631-952-6020
Vehicle and permit requirement/sunset changes that will be taking effect as of January 1,
2015.
All of the changes listed below were part of the changes made to the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law (NYS VTL) as part of the 2004 Legislation.
1.
i.
a.
b.
ii.
iii.
iv.
2.
a.
c.
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NYS VTL 385-15 (f)
State of New York Code of Rules and Regulations, (NYCRR - DL Regulations) Section 154-2.4 (k)(2)
All permit types, regardless of model year of vehicles (Truck, Tractor and Trailers).
All vehicles that have a lift axle(s), must be retrofitted such that the lift axle(s) meets one of the
following:
Steerable – Axle will steer as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Trackable – The axle will pivot/turn from friction with the surface, when down and in contact
with the surface.
The air pressure control valve for the lift axle(s) is located outside of the cab beyond the reach of
the occupants of the cab, while the vehicle is in motion.
All axles other than steerable or trackable axles must be equipped with two tires on each side of the
axle.
If an existing permit renews and takes effect during the 2014 calendar year, on or before
December 31, 2014, the vehicle(s) must meet the 2015 requirements when the permit renews in
the 2015 calendar year.
Downstate permit Type 2 vehicle requirement (79,000 lb permit)
NYS VTL 385-15 (f),(iv)
NYCRR DL Regulations 154-2.4 (d), (3) & (4)
After December 31, 2014, (effective date 01/01/2015) no vehicle shall be issued a Type 2 permit
unless the vehicle is equipped with at least (4) four axles.
b.
If one or more of the axles is a lift axle, the lift axle(s) must meet the IFV requirements for
lift
axles.
If an existing permit renews and takes effect during the 2014 calendar year, on or before December
31, 2014, the vehicle(s) must meet the 2015 requirements when the permit renews in the 2015
calendar year.
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3.
iii.
Downstate Permit Type 6A Sunset (120,000 lb permit)
NYS VTL 385-15 (f), (vi)
NYCRR 154-2.4 (i), (5) & (6)
a.
After December 31, 2014, (effective date 01/01/2015), all Type 6A permits will expire.
b. After December 31, 2014, (effective date 01/01/2015), all combinations of vehicles previously
issued Type 6A permits must comply with Type 6B vehicle requirements.
i. Vehicle combinations must have a minimum of 7 axles.
ii. The minimum wheelbase must be at least forty-three (43) feet.
If there are any lift axles, the lift axle(s) must meet the IFV requirements for lift axles.
c. If an existing permit renews and takes effect during the 2014 calendar year, on or before December
31, 2014, the vehicle(s) must meet the 2015 requirements when the permit renews in the 2015
calendar year.
If you have questions regarding the 2015 statutory changes, please contact William Morris, NYSDOT
Divisible Load Permit Unit Supervisor at 518-457-0350.
Pending Changes – None Noted.
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