How Much Does a Maine Oversize Permit Cost?
The Maine Oversize Permits fee changes based on the type, size, and weight of the load. Most of the time, a permit for a single trip costs $15. You can call the Maine DOT Permit office or go to their site for exact prices. At IRP Trucks, our team can also give you full price information and help you apply for a permit.
How to Get a Maine Overweight Permit?
The process of getting a Maine Overweight Permit is easy. The Maine DOT Oversize Permit Application System lets you apply online, or you can call the Maine DOT Permit Login. Our skilled staff at IRP Trucks can take care of the whole process for you, making sure that you give all the necessary information and get the permit quickly.
What Are the Oversized Holiday Restrictions in Maine?
There are specific holiday rules for oversized loads in Maine:
Operating Time: You can drive from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, seven days a week. In July and August, you can't drive on the weekends.
Restricted Travel: You can't go anywhere in Lewiston or Augusta when it's raining or during rush hours, which are from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For Augusta, you need a state permit .
If you want to travel, you can't on big holidays or some holiday weekends.
Turnpike Restrictions: Monday through Friday until noon, only during daylight hours. No travel on Friday afternoons, Saturdays, or Sundays. A $10 toll or ticket fee is paid at the gate for widths over 70 feet or lengths over 70 feet.
What Are Maine Permit Rules?
You must get a Maine Oversize Permit before entering the state. They are valid for seven days. These are the most important legal measurements for normal loads:
Length: 53 feet for the semi-trailer and 74 feet for the whole thing on interstates and approved roads; 48 feet for the trailer and 69 feet for the whole thing on other highways.
Overhang: 74′ overall length maximum.
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 13 feet 6 inches (the load can go up by 6 inches for a valid loaded height of 14 inches, as long as the load can't be brought down and the vehicle isn't on the Maine Turnpike).
Weight: 80,000 Gross
Single: 20,000 lbs
Tandem: 34,000 lbs –
Tridem: 42,000 lbs
Routine Permit Limits
For larger loads, routine permit limits apply:
Length: 125′ -
Width: 16′
Height: 16′
Weight:
Single: 20,000 lbs –
Tandem: 52,000 lbs –
Tridem: 75,000 lbs –
Quad: 100,000 lbs
Tractors must be registered for 90,000 pounds to permit for overweight up to 90,000 or register for 100,000 maximum to permit over 90,000. Loads that are bigger than these are called "superloads."
Can You Get a Maine Permit Online?
It is possible to get a Maine Oversize Permit online through the Maine DOT Oversize Permit Application System. You can send your application and get your permit digitally through this online method, which speeds up the process.
Why do you need these permits?
Oversize permits ensure the safe and legal transportation of large loads, preventing potential fines and delays. Through rules about when and how oversized loads can move, they help keep infrastructure safe and control the effects on it.
When Do You Get This Permits?
Permits must be obtained before entering Maine with an oversized load. Getting a permit ahead of time makes sure that you follow state rules and avoids any possible delays in travel.
Information About Escorts
For an escort, you need one if the length is 80 feet or more, and a police protection if it's over 125 feet.
Width: Over 12′ (or over 11′11″ on two-lane highway) – one escort; over 16′ – police escort may be required.
Height: Pilot car or police escort may be required for extreme heights.
Signs, Flags & Lights
Signs: "Oversize Load" in 10" black letters on a yellow background.
Flags: Four 18-inch-by-18-inch red or bright orange flags at the four corners.
Lights: Flashing orange light or light bar on top of the cab that turns around.
We make it easy for you to get your Maine Overweight Permits here at IRP Trucks. We help people get permits and move items all over the U.S. and Canada, and we've been doing this for more than 15 years. To get started, call us at 630-847-0241 or go to our website. We'll make sure your load gets through Maine legally and safely.
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