Rhode Island Pilot Car Regulations

Road conditions

• (888)401-4511-Road conditions/ construction
• http://www.dot.state.ri.us/traffic/index.html (Road construction/ restrictions chart)

When Permit Is Needed

• Over 8'6" wide
• Over 13'6" high
• Trailer over 48'6" long

Special Information Needed

• Registered weight; trailer license plate

Times Of Movement

• 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset; no weekend travel allowed
• Travel prohibited on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is also restricted. If the holiday falls on Saturday, the previous Friday is restricted after noon. If a holiday falls during the week, travelis allowed up to noon on the day vefore the holiday. The permit office will be close on these holidays plus Martin Luther King Day & Election Day.

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required

• Width over 12' up to 14'6"-1
• Width over 14'6"-2
• Length over 80' up to 90'-1
• Length over 90'-2
• Height over 14'-1
• Overhang of 15' or more-1
• Infrequent-overhang of 15' or more (example: 2-lane hwy w/ width 12' or more)-2
• Building-with police escort-2
• Cranes-interstate moves of 12' or over-2

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle

• General: At least as large as a compact car
• Signs: Oversize load sign on front and/or rear depending on vehicle & load
• Lights: Yellow lights (visible from front & rear) in operation above the highest point of the vehicle
• Flags:
• Additional equipment: 2-way radio

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator

• No Stipulations
• Dept. of Transportation Permits Office-Hours: 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Mon.-Fri.
• Division of Motor Vehicles
• OS/OW Permits
• 286 Main St., Rm. 103
• Pawtucket, RI 02860
• 401-588-3020 x 2031 (permit office); x2032 (oversize); x2029 (overweight); x2036 (motor vehicle)
• All permits are issued by commercial permit services