Hours of Business
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street, SE, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20003
T: (202) 673-6813
Overweight and Hauling concerns contact:
The Public Space Permit Office
Quita Somerville-Bruce: (202) 442 4670 or
DC Motor Carrier Division: (202) 671-0682 or
Freight and Motor Carrier Program: (202) 671-2226
Mon - Fri, 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM (Eastern time)
Escorts
When escorts are needed: |
# of escorts |
Width over 12’ on all highways | 1 Front |
Height over 13’6” on all highways | 1 Front |
Length 80’ or more on all highways | 1 Front |
Any axle weight over 31,000 lbs. on all highways | 1 Front |
Weight over 79,000 lbs. on all highways | 1 Front |
A police escort is required for:
- Any vehicle and load that is 75’ in total length or longer
- Any vehicle and load 12’ wide or wider
- Any vehicle and load exceeding 13’6” in height
- Any vehicle with a total gross weight of 120,000 or more
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.