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New York vs Pennsylvania: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from New York into Pennsylvania needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 12 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.

Updated October 2026 · From FreightDeck's audit of state regulations · Compare any two states

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RuleNew YorkPennsylvania
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height13 ft 6 in13 ft 6 in
Legal length (combination)65 ft75 ft
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)12 ft13 ft
Two escorts at (width)16 ft—
Pole car at (height)14 ft14 ft 6 in
Police escort at (width)16 ft16 ft
Route survey at (height)16 ft14 ft 6 in
Route survey at (width)16 ft14 ft
Superload thresholds
Superload width16 ft16 ft
Superload height16 ft16 ft
Superload length160 ft160 ft
Superload weight200,000 lbs201,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyDaylight only
Weekend travelAllowedRestricted
Holiday blackouts6 holidays6 holidays
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed4 ft6 ft
Front overhang allowed—3 ft
Permits
Routine permit lead time~2 days~1 day
Superload lead time~14 days~15 days
Permit valid for5 days5 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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