What Are New Jersey Oversize Permits?
If your load exceeds New Jersey legal limits for size or weight, you must have a New Jersey Oversize Permit before entering the state. These permits allow you to travel with loads that are longer, wider, taller, or heavier than normally allowed. Each permit is valid for five travel days and must be obtained in advance.
Different Oversize Permits for Different Loads
A Permits offers a wide range of permits to fit your needs:
New Jersey Oversize Permits for loads that exceed size limits
New Jersey Overweight Permits for loads over weight limits
New Jersey Overhang Permits for loads extending beyond the vehicle
New Jersey Single Trip Permits for one-time moves
New Jersey Annual Permits for frequent haulers
No matter your load type, we have the right permit for you.
Understanding New Jersey Oversize Overweight Permits Requirements
New Jersey legal limits are:
Length: 53 feet on Interstates, 48 feet on other roads
Width: 8 feet 6 inches on designated roads, 8 feet elsewhere
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Weight: 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
If your load is larger or heavier, you need a permit. Routine permits allow up to 120 feet length, 18 feet width, and 16 feet height, but loads over 150,000 pounds require special DOT approval.
New Jersey Oversize Permits Online Application Process
Applying for your New Jersey oversize overweight permits online is simple with A Permits. Our team helps you complete the New Jersey oversize overweight permits application and you can manage your permits anytime through the New Jersey oversize permit login portal.
What Does a New Jersey Oversize Overweight Permit Cost?
Permit fees depend on your load and permit type:
Single trip oversize or overweight permits cost about $10 each
Combined permits cost around $20
Annual permits vary based on usage
Additional fees apply for superloads or special cases
Important Travel Rules and Safety in New Jersey
Travel is allowed during daylight hours, seven days a week.
No travel on major holidays or restricted roads like NJ Route 495, Holland Tunnel, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway.
Escort vehicles are required for very large loads.
Proper “Oversize Load” signs, flags, and lights are mandatory.
