Safety First: Equipment Requirements for Oversize Loads
Signage Requirements
- “Oversize Load” signs required on all loads exceeding width and length permits
- Signs must be mounted on both the front bumper and at the rear of the load
Flag Protocol
- 18-inch square flags required at the corners of the load and the widest points
- Overhangs over 4 feet in the rear must be flagged
- Two flags required if the overhang exceeds 2 feet wide
Lighting Guidelines
- Headlights must be on low beam and flashing
- Rotating amber light or bar light required on top of the cab
- All over-dimension loads must comply with these lighting requirements
- Overweight-only loads are exempt from these lighting rules
- Load signs should be removed or covered if the load is not oversized
- Amber beacon lights should be extinguished before movement if not oversized
Securing Your Maine Oversize Permit
Permit Types and Validity
- One-use single trip permits: Valid for seven days
- Multiple trip permits: Also valid for seven days
- Long-term permits: Vehicle-specific, valid for one to twelve months
How to Obtain a Permit
Two primary methods for acquiring permits:- Phone: Call (207) 624-9000, extension 52134
- Online: Visit Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commercial Vehicle Portal