A move that crosses from Montana into Wyoming needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 7 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.
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| Rule | Montana | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Legal limits | ||
| Legal width | 8 ft 6 in | 8 ft 6 in |
| Legal height | 14 ft | 14 ft |
| Legal length (combination) | 75 ft | 75 ft |
| Legal gross weight | 80,000 lbs | 80,000 lbs |
| Escorts and surveys | ||
| One escort at (width) | 12 ft 6 in | 14 ft |
| Two escorts at (width) | 16 ft 6 in | 14 ft |
| Pole car at (height) | 17 ft | 17 ft |
| Police escort at (width) | — | — |
| Route survey at (height) | 17 ft | 17 ft |
| Route survey at (width) | 20 ft | 18 ft |
| Superload thresholds | ||
| Superload width | 18 ft | 18 ft |
| Superload height | 17 ft | 17 ft |
| Superload length | 150 ft | 120 ft |
| Superload weight | 100,000 lbs | 160,000 lbs |
| Travel windows | ||
| Night travel | Daylight only | Daylight only |
| Weekend travel | Allowed | Allowed |
| Holiday blackouts | 6 holidays | 6 holidays |
| Overhang | ||
| Rear overhang allowed | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Front overhang allowed | — | — |
| Permits | ||
| Routine permit lead time | ~1 day | ~1 day |
| Superload lead time | ~5 days | ~3 days |
| Permit valid for | 5 days | 4 days |
Highlighted cells differ. "Per permit" means the state sets the rule on the permit rather than publishing a fixed limit. Escort triggers are the width or height above which the requirement applies.
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