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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PILOT CAR REGULATIONS

When Permit Is Needed
Over 31,000 per axle
Height/width limits determined by route traveled

Special Information Needed
Overweight- gross wt, # of axles, axle load

Times Of Movement
24 hours/day unless extremely oversized (may require night travel-10pm-5am)
No movement 7-9:30am & 4-6:30pm
Travel allowed on weekends & holidays

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
Rear overhang greater than 10’-1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot
Width greater than 12’ wide-1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot
Height greater than 13’ 6”-1 front pilot w/ height pole & 1 rear pilot
Length 80’ or longer-1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
No stipulations except for flashing light on top of vehicle

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
No stipulations

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office-Office hours: 8:30am-4:15pm ET
Washington, DC DOT
941B Capitol St. NE, Ste. 2300
Washington, DC 20001
(202)442-4670

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