Over-dimensional Vehicle Permits

WHEN ARE OVERSIZED OR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE PERMITS REQUIRED? Over Dimensional Vehicle (ODV): All non-reducible (non-divisible) vehicle combinations or loads that: Exceed 80,000 pounds gross weight; or Exceed 8 feet, 6 inches in width; or Exceed 14 feet in height; or Exceed 10 feet of front or rear overhang; or Exceed 70 feet in length. Contact the NDOT ODV Permits Office for ODV permitting. See below. Shorter Combination Vehicle (SCV): All reducible (divisible) vehicle combinations or loads that: Qualify as a "commodity"(see NAC 484.464 );and Exceed 80,000 pounds gross weight and do not exceed 70 feet in length; or Do not qualify for Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) permits (see NRS 484.739.9(c) ). Contact the NDOT ODV Permits Office for ODV permitting. See below. Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV): All reducible (divisible) vehicle combinations or loads that: Exceed 70 feet in length. Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (Motor Carrier Division) for LCV permitting, as well as for truck registration and special fuel tax requirements.

General Permit Information

• NDOT Carson City ODV Permits Office
• Annual ODV Permits
• Single-Trip ODV Permits
• Special Purpose ODV or Super Load ODV Permits
• Holiday Restrictions for ODVs
• Pilot Car Requirements for ODVs
• Western Regional Permits for ODVs
• Calculating Permit Weight Limits for Reducible Load SCVs and LCVs
• Hazardous Material or Amber Light Permits
• ODV Permits are issued only from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Carson City Office.
• Nevada has no on-line or self-permitting function and no Ports of Entry or other locations issuing permits.
• Permits when signed by the permittee become the original and must be carried at all times. No further copies are allowed.
• Deadlines and processing times are described below for each permit category.
• More stringent route restrictions than described below may be placed on permits.
• Permittees are responsible for complying with any applicable instructions and route restrictions for Weight, Wide Loads, Long Loads, and Spring Thaw, as listed in NDOT letters of instruction at Permit Conditions and Restrictions.

NDOT CARSON CITY OVER DIMENSIONAL VEHICLE (ODV) PERMITS OFFICE Telephone Requests: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday 1263 South Stewart Street, Room 102 Carson City, NV 89712 (800) 552-2127 (775) 888-7410 (775) 888-7103 (Fax) OverDimensionalPermitsOffice@dot.state.nv.us (Inquiries only; no permits)

Office Holidays

• January 1 (New Year’s Day)
• Third Monday in January (M. L. King’s Birthday)
• Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday)
• Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
• July 4 (Independence Day)
• First Monday in September (Labor Day)
• Last Friday in October (Nevada Day)
• November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
• Fourth Thursday and Friday in November (Thanksgiving Day and Family Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Note: These dates are not to be confused with the holiday hour restrictions that apply to permit holders. See Holiday Restrictions for ODVs.

Annual ODV Permits - Fee $60 (maximum allowable dimensions shown)
	Weekdays during Hours of Daylight (#1)	Weekend Hours (#2), Holiday Hours (#3) & Hours of Darkness (#4)
Width	14'	12'
Height	15'	15'
Length(#5)	110’	110’
Overhang(#6)	25'	15'
Weight(#7)	Green	Green
Valid for one year from date of issue. NDOT’s goal is to provide 30-day service on annual permit requests whether first-time or renewal. Permittee may apply via fax or at the office. NDOT highly recommends that permittees plan at least 30 days in advance of any desired movement or lapse of any existing annual permit. Manufactured and Mobile Homes are permitted in accordance with NAC 484.525 (2b), NRS 484.762 and NRS 484.7625. Annual Permits Application Form

• Note #1: Hours of Daylight are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
• Note #2: Weekend Hours are from one-half hour after sunset on a Friday until one-half hour before sunrise on the immediately following Monday.
• Note #3: See Holiday Restrictions for ODVs.
• Note #4: Hours of Darkness are one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
• Note #5: Up to 120’ with some steerable trailers.
• Note #6: Overhang is any portion of the load that extends beyond the front edge of the truck or truck-tractor or beyond the rear edge of the truck or trailer. Unless otherwise specified, overhang is the sum of both the front and rear overhang.
• Note #7: Purple Weight in select cases.

Single-Trip ODV Permits – Fee $25 (maximum allowable dimensions shown)
	Weekdays during Hours of Daylight (#1)	Weekend Hours (#2) during Hours of Daylight (#1)	Holiday Hours (#3) & Hours of Darkness (#4)	Weekend Hours (#2) on I15 and I80 (#8)
Width	17'(#9)	14'	12'	12'
Height	19'(#9)	15'	15'	15'
Length	110’(#9)	110’(#5)	110’(#5)	110’
Overhang(#6)	25'(#9)	15'	15'	15'
Weight	Purple	Purple	Purple	Purple
Valid for five days and one trip only. May be authorized a round-trip between two points when only one leg is laden. NDOT’s goal is to provide next day service on single-trip permit requests, but the permittee must apply one business day prior to any desired movement, either by telephone before 4:00 PM or at the office before 4:15 PM. Permittees are limited to five permit requests per telephone call after 3:00 PM. Due to the unpredictable volume of requests on any given day, and to ensure a permit is issued on time, NDOT highly recommends that permittees apply at least two (2) business days in advance of any desired movement date. Manufactured and Mobile Homes are permitted in accordance with NAC 484.525 (2b), NRS 484.762 and NRS 484.7625.

• Note #1: Hours of Daylight are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
• Note #2: Weekend Hours are from one-half hour after sunset on a Friday until one-half hour before sunrise on the immediately following Monday.
• Note #3: See Holiday Restrictions for ODVs.
• Note #4: Hours of Darkness are one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
• Note #5: Up to 120’ with some steerable trailers.
• Note #6: Overhang is any portion of the load that extends beyond the front edge of the truck or truck-tractor or beyond the rear edge of the truck or trailer. Unless otherwise specified, overhang is the sum of both the front and rear overhang.
• Note #8: These restrictions apply during all weekend hours on I80 between Sparks (Exit 21) and the CA/NV state line, and on I15 between Las Vegas (Exit 33) and the CA/NV state line. 110’ maximum length regardless of steerable trailer.
• Note #9: If exceeding these dimensions, call for special instructions. A Single-Trip Permit may be authorized in some situations, however processing may require additional business days.

Special Purpose ODV or Super Load ODV Permits (Dimensions exceeding those permissible with an Annual or Single-Trip Permit)

Permits are considered on a case-by-case basis for exceptionally large or heavy vehicle combinations or loads. See NDOT Instruction 6-07 for details and exceptions. Must apply at least 30 days in advance by telephone, at the office, or in writing. Typically valid for five days – one trip only. Fees start at $25. Additional coordination within NDOT and with other agencies is normally required in these cases, and additional costs may be incurred and billed to the permittee.

Holiday Restrictions for ODVs
January 1 (New Year’s Day) Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) July 4 (Independence Day) First Monday in September (Labor Day) Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) December 25 (Christmas Day) Note: The holiday hour restrictions as described in the above charts are in effect only during hours of high traffic volume associated with these specific holidays. The actual restricted timeframes may or may not be on the observed holiday. The chart below describes when the holiday hours, weekend hours, and hours of darkness restrictions are in effect when the observed holiday falls on different days of the week. Other common state and federal holidays are intentionally not included in this list and therefore holiday hour restrictions do not apply to them, though the normal restrictions for weekend hours and hours of darkness do apply. These restrictions correspond to WASHTO guidelines.
Applicable Restrictions for 3-day Holiday Weekend (Saturday thru Monday)
Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday (Observed Holiday)
Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)
Applicable Restrictions for 3-day Holiday Weekend (Friday thru Sunday)
Thursday	Friday (Observed Holiday)	Saturday	Sunday
Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)
Applicable Restrictions for 4-day Thanksgiving Weekend (Thursday thru Sunday)

Wednesday	Thursday (Observed Holiday)	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)	Hours of Darkness	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Weekend Hours + Hours of Darkness	Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (Noon to Midnight)
Applicable Restrictions for Mid-week Holiday (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)

Tuesday (Observed Holiday)	Wednesday (Observed Holiday)	Thursday (Observed Holiday)
Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (6 AM - 9 PM)	Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (6 AM - 9 PM)	Hours of Darkness + Holiday Hours (6 AM - 9 PM)

• Note #2: Weekend Hours are from one-half hour after sunset on a Friday until one-half hour before sunrise on the immediately following Monday.
• Note #4: Hours of Darkness are one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.

Pilot Car Requirements for ODVs
Width	Exceeds 12' (on 2 and 3 lane roads)	Front
	Exceeds 14' (on 2 and 3 lane roads)	Front and Rear
	Exceeds 14' (on 4 or more lane roads)	Rear
	Exceeds 16' (on 4 or more lane roads)	Front and Rear
Height	Exceeds 15'6''	Front with clearance pole
Length	Exceeds 110' (#5)	Rear
Overhang (#6)	Exceeds 25' in front	Front
	Exceeds 25' in rear	Rear

• Note #5: Up to 120’ with some steerable trailers.
• Note #6: Overhang is any portion of the load that extends beyond the front edge of the truck or truck-tractor or beyond the rear edge of the truck or trailer. Unless otherwise specified, overhang is the sum of both the front and rear overhang.

Western Regional Permits for ODVs

• Nevada does not issue Western Regional Permits but does honor them.
• Movement must begin, end or pass through the issuing state.
• Nevada ODV minimums, maximums and restrictions as stated above apply.
• Western Regional Permit Vehicle Envelope
• Non-reducible (non-divisible) vehicle combinations or loads only.
• Weight: 160,000 pounds gross; 600 pounds per inch of tire width; 21,500 pounds per axle; 43,000 pounds per tandem axle; 53,000 pounds per tridem (wheelbase more than 8 feet and less than 13 feet); all axle weights as prescribed in Appendix A of Western Regional Permit Desk Guide.
• Width: 14 feet maximum.
• Height: 14 feet maximum.
• Length: 110 feet maximum.
• No mobile homes.
• Designated Routes for Western Regional Permits (Western States)
• Designated Routes for Western Regional Permits (Nevada)
• Regional Construction & Restriction Report
• Western Regional Permit Agreement
• Western Regional Permit Desk Guide
• WASHTO States issuing Western Regional Permits
• Idaho
• Montana
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington

Calculating Permit Weight Limits for Reducible Load SCVs and LCVs

• Nevada Instructions for Maximum Allowable Weights and Lengths and Maximum Load Table
• Federal Bridge Calculator

Hazardous Material or Amber Light Permits

• Contact the Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol) for Hazardous Material or Amber Light Permits.