Delaware Oversize / Overweight Regulations

Overview

Delaware Oversize Permits Details

Office	Delaware Public Safety Building Hauling
Address	303 Transportation Circle, P.O. Drawer 7065, Dover, Delaware 19903
Contact	(320) 744-2700
Hours	8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (ET)

Permit validity	Single trip permits are valid for three (3) days.
Operating time	8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (ET)

Length	120′
Width	15′

On All Highways — Width over 12′ up to 14′: 1 (Rear on multilane / Front on 2-lane roads)
On All Highways — Width of 14′ up to 15′: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
On All Highways — Width over 15′: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + State Police
On All Highways — Length of 85′: 1 Rear
On All Highways — Length of 100′: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
On All Highways — Length of 120′ or more: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + State Police
On All Highways — Height 15′: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
On All Highways — Height 17′6″ or more: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + State Police
On All Highways — Weight over 120,000 lbs: 2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + State Police & bridge survey (Allow 2-3 days for approval)
On All Highways — Rear overhang over 15′: 1 Rear (unless permit specifies other)
On All Highways — Weight over 120,000 lbs on Route 896 / Chesapeake & Delaware Canal: needs approval of Army Corps of Engineers (in Philadelphia)