Kansas Overweight/Oversize Permits

Permit Types

Obtain Kansas oversize/overweight permits by calling (888) 799-8858.

Single-Trip Permits

Valid for 7 days. Non-reducible loads only.

• Oversize/Overweight Permit – Max dims: 126′ length, 18′ height, 16’6″ width, 3′ front overhang, 150,000 lbs.
• Overdimension Poles, Beams and Girders Permit – Max dims: 140′ length, 18′ height, 16’6″ width, 3′ front overhang, 150,000 lbs. The load must contain items between 126′ and 140′ in length.
• Overdimension Superload Permit – These permits shall allow movement of overweight loads that exceed 150,000 lbs. of gross weight. A minimum of three days, between submittal and issuance, is required for bridge analysis and review for every superload.
• Overdimension Large Structure Permit – May require up to 2 days for processing. For loads over 126′ in length, 18′ height, 16’6″ width. Valid for 30 days.
• Government Oversize/Overweight Permit – Max dims: 126′ length, 18′ height, 16’6″ width, 3′ front overhang, 150,000 lbs.
• Government Superload – These permits shall allow movement of overweight loads that exceed 150,000 pounds of gross weight. A minimum of three days, between submittal and issuance, is required for bridge analysis and review for every superload.

Annual Permits

These permits allow for the continuous movement of oversize or overweight loads, special mobile equipment, manufactured houses, or modular sections of buildings during daylight hours. The annual permit must be assigned to a particular power unit.

• Annual Cotton – Max: 50′ length, 10′ width, 15′ height, legal weight.
• Annual Farm Implement Dealer – An implement dealer who obtains a permit for an oversize or overweight vehicle may move or transport farm tractors, implements of husbandry, combines, fertilizer dispensing equipment, or other farm machinery on certain highways in Kansas.
• Annual Ocean Container – Sealed ocean container, Max: 85′ length, 96,000 lbs. The vehicle must be registered for 85,500 lbs. in Kansas.
• Annual Oil Service Rig – Must travel 100 miles from the place of origin in Kansas.
• Annual Oversize/Overweight – Max: 126′ length, 16’6″ width, 15′ height, 120,000 lbs. The vehicle must be registered for 85,500 lbs.  in Kansas.
• Annual Oversize Only – Max: 126′ length, 16’6″ width, 15′ height, 3′ front overhang.
• Annual Overweight Agricultural – Max 3′ front, 4′ rear overhang, 90,000 lbs. Requires a minimum of 6 axles. The vehicle must be registered for 85,500 lbs. in Kansas.
• Annual SVC Company Fee – The company must certify the number of drivers. This fee is a prerequisite in order to apply for an Annual Special Vehicle Combination permit.
• Annual Special Vehicle Combination
• Annual Tow Truck – Max: 126′ length, 16’6″ width, 15′ height.
• Annual Hay – Large Square or Round Hay Bales. Max: 12′ width, 14’6″ height.
• Five Year Hay – Large Square or Round Hay Bales. Max: 12′ width, 14’6″ height.
• Government Oversize/Overweight Permit – Max: 126′ length, 16’6″ width, 15′ height, 120,000 lbs. The vehicle must be registered for 85,500 lbs. in Kansas.
  

Multi-Trip Permits

• Harvest 30 day Permit Foreign Based
• Harvest 30 day Permit Kansas Based
• Harvest 60 day Permit Foreign Based
• Harvest Overdimension – Max 85′ length, 14′ width, 14’6″ height, legal weight. The permit is valid from May 5th to November 15th.

Obtain Kansas Oversize/Overweight permits calling at (888) 799-8858.

OPERATING TIME: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, seven days a week and holidays. Overweight-only vehicles with legal dimensions can have night travel, provided a permit is obtained to authorize it.

KANSAS TURNPIKE: Width up to 12’6″ is allowed to travel without an escort, 24 hours a day, seven days a week (must have proper lighting when traveling at night). Daytime travel for vehicles between 12’6″ and 14′ wide is permitted. The maximum width is 16′, and the maximum length is 125′. The maximum height is 14′ without special approval from a Turnpike Highway Patrol Officer. Furthermore, the maximum weights are as follows: 20,000 singles, 34,000 tandems, 42,000 triples, and 50,000 quads. The maximum gross weight is 120,000 lbs.

LEGAL DIMENSIONS

PERMIT LIMITS

Note:

• When overweight on any axle group, all axles must be down.
• Loads exceeding these dimensions or over 150,000 pounds GVW is considered as a superload.
• For loads in excess of 80,000 lbs. GVW, the unit must be registered for 85,500 lbs.

ESCORT/Pilot Car Requirements

Height:

Width:

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Exemptions:

SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS

“Oversize Load” signs are required for all loads moving under a permit. Red flags must be attached to each side of the widest part of the load and to the rear of all overlength loads. If an overhang is over legal limits, the end of an overhanging object must be flagged and a lamp shall be placed at the end of the load to make the overhang more visible during periods of hazy daylight. Overweight-only loads need “Oversize Load” signs when running in daylight. They are not necessary if running at night.

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