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Nevada Pilot Car Regulations

Guidelines for Nevada 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 Nevada permit office before you dispatch.

Road conditions

  • (877) 687-6237

When Permit Is Needed

  • Over 8'6" wide
  • Over 14' high
  • Vehicle or combination over 70’ long

Special Information Needed

  • Need exact address when starting or stopping in Nevada

Times Of Movement

  • Night travel on 4-lane allowed for vehicles whose width is 8'6" to 10', 14' high, 75' long and 10' overhang
  • Travel is permitted 24 hours a day if legal height and width and 75' or less long,10' or less overhang, any weight
  • For other dimensions day travel is required-1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
  • Vehicles below the following dimensions:14' wide,16' high,105' long,15' overhang-can travel weekends but cannot travel I-80 between Reno and CA line & I-15 between Las Vegas and CA line unless they meet holiday travel restrictions
  • Travel prohibited on the following holidays: : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Admission Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required

2-Lane Roads:

  • Over 12' to 14' wide- 1 front,
  • Over 14' to 16' wide- 2 (front & rear),
  • Over 16' wide- 3 (2 front & 1 rear)
  • Over 105' long- 1 rear,
  • Overhang over 25' front or rear- 1 (front or rear)

On Interstate & 4 or More Lanes:

  • Over 14' to 16' wide-1 rear,
  • Over 16' to 17' wide- 2 (front & rear),
  • Over 17' wide/ reviewed on an individual basis
  • Over 17' high- 1 front w/ height pole
  • Over 105' long- 1 rear
  • Overhang over 25' front or rear- 1 (front or rear)

Mobile Homes:

  • 14' wide and up to 2' eave to right side of interstate- 1 rear
  • 14' wide and up to 2' eave to right side on all other roads- 2 (front & rear)

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle

  • General: Minimum width 60”; minimum wheelbase 95”; no larger than 1½ ton truck
  • Signs: “WIDE LOAD”
  • Lights: Permit required to use lights in NV (contact # below) valid from 7/1-6/30. Mounted on roof above sign; revolving or blinking amber lights w/ minimum 50 candlepower; lens size min. 5” diameter; flash frequency min. 50 flashes/min.; visible from distance of at least 500’ in normal sunlight
  • Flags: No stipulations
  • Additional equipment: For flagging: solid fluorescent yellow-green vest that completely covers torso; red flag; “STOP” paddle (white letters on red background)

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Dept. of Transportation Permits Office-Hours of counter service: 8am-4:30pm; M-F; PT
  • Dept. of Transportation
  • 1263 S Stewart St, Rm 103
  • Carson City, NV 89712
  • (775)888-7410; (800)552-2127
  • Fax: (702)888-7103
  • Phone service: 7:30am-5:00pm M-F PT
  • No permit transmitted after 4:15pm
  • Questions & info only: speterson@dot.state.nv.us
  • http://nevadadot.com/business/trucker/overdimensional/
  • Amber Light Section
  • Nevada Highway Patrol
  • 555 Wright Way
  • Carson City, NE 89711
  • (775)684-4622; Fax: (775)684-4649