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Connecticut Pilot Car Regulations

Guidelines for Connecticut pilot car, escort car, and flag car regulations. Always confirm current requirements with the permit office.

Verify before you move: This information comes from our previous website and hasn't been re-checked yet. Rules change often — always confirm with the Connecticut permit office before you dispatch.

Connecticut Road Conditions/Weather

When Permit Is Needed

  • Over 8'6" wide
  • Over 13'6" high
  • Trailer over 48' long
  • Over 80,000 lbs.

Special Information Needed

  • Date and time of movement
  • Truck make, license # and state
  • Load info

Times Of Movement

  • 1/2 hour after sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunset; no weekend travel; no travel from 6:30-9am & 4-6pm
  • Loads over 13'6" wide or over 14' high can travel Tuesday thru Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • No travel New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle

  • Size: Min. 60” wide; max. capacity 1½ ton
  • Signs: Mounted 48” above roadway (min.); 7’x18”; black letters 8” high (min.) on yellow background: “OVERSIZE LOAD FOLLOWING”/”OVERSIZE LOAD AHEAD” preferred
  • Lights: Top mounted flashing or rotating amber lights visible for 1000’
  • Flags: 18” square on front & rear corners of vehicle
  • Additional equipment: 2-way radio communication between escort & load; red hand flag; red vest/jacket
  • Amber light permit required. Apply at MVD.

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator