In Nevada, any load that exceeds the legal size or weight limits requires an oversize/overweight permit before it moves. Below are the legal limits and the requirements that apply at each threshold.
1When you need a permit
A load is oversize or overweight once it passes any of these:
| Dimension | Nevada legal limit | Permit if over |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 8 ft 6 in | Wider |
| Height | 14 ft | Taller |
| Length (combination) | 75 ft | Longer |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs | Heavier |
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs | Heavier |
| Tandem axle | 34,000 lbs | Heavier |
Rear overhang is limited to 10 ft without an over-length permit.
2Escort & pilot car requirements
| Once the load is over… | Nevada requires |
|---|---|
| 12 ft wide | 1 escort (pilot car) |
| 14 ft wide | 2 escorts |
| 15 ft 6 in high | Escort with a height pole / pole car |
| 110 ft long | 1 escort |
| 18 ft high or 20 ft wide | Route survey required |
| 17 ft wide | Police escort |
3When you can travel
- Daylight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
- Weekends: Weekend travel is restricted for oversize loads; check the permit for exact hours.
- Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
5Permit timing
- Standard single-trip: ~1 business day to issue.
- Superload review: ~10 days.
- Validity: a single-trip permit is good for ~5 days.
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?Nevada permit FAQ
When do I need an oversize permit in Nevada?
Once a load exceeds any legal limit: 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft high, 75 ft long (combination), or 80,000 lbs gross.
When do I need a pilot car in Nevada?
Nevada requires one escort over 12 ft wide (two over 14 ft), a height pole over 15 ft 6 in high, and a police escort over 17 ft wide.
Can you drive an oversize load at night in Nevada?
No — oversize loads move daylight-only, 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset. Weekend travel is allowed within limits.
How much does a Nevada oversize permit cost?
The state permit fee depends on the load's size and weight. The full cost of a move also includes escorts, police, route surveys, engineering, and the truck rate, which vary by route. FreightDeck estimates all of it for your exact load — price your Nevada load with FreightDeck →.
How long does it take to get an oversize permit in Nevada?
Routine single-trip permits usually issue in about 1 business day; superload review takes about 10 days. A permit is valid for 5 days, so line up every state on the route before applying.
Can oversize loads move on weekends and holidays in Nevada?
Weekend travel is restricted for oversize loads; check the permit for exact hours. Movement stops on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (NAC holiday hours: Monday holiday = noon-midnight preceding Friday and noon-midnight Monday; Tue-Thu = 6am-9pm day of; Friday holiday = noon Thursday through Sunday; Thanksgiving = noon Wednesday through midnight Sunday); check the permit conditions for exact times.
How much overhang is allowed in Nevada?
Rear overhang is limited to 10 ft without an over-length permit.
Does Nevada require a route survey?
Yes, once a load is over 18 ft high or 20 ft wide. The survey checks every bridge, sign, signal and wire on the route and is filed with the permit; it usually takes longer than the permit itself, so start it first. What a route survey involves →
Are any loads exempt from oversize permits in Nevada?
Nevada publishes exemptions or relaxed rules for ioh incidentally moved (non-interstate/non-controlled-access), ioh carried as load, and loosely piled ag products (hay/straw) <=120 in (for example nrs 484d.685 width limits do not apply off interstate and controlled-access highways). Exemptions are narrow and usually limited to specific roads and daylight hours; anything else over the legal limits needs a permit.
Does a Nevada permit cover Oregon?
No. Every state issues its own permit, and a move crossing into Oregon, Idaho, or Utah needs a separate permit there with that state's escort and travel rules. FreightDeck prices every state on the route in one quote.