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Arizona Road Conditions
(888)411-ROAD or dial 511 (Statewide Road Conditions)
www.az511.com (Statewide Road Conditions Map)

ARIZONA PILOT CAR REGULATIONS
When Permit Is Needed
Over 8'6" wide
Over 14' high on highway’s
13'6" on all other roads
Trailer over 57'6" on highways
Over 53' on all other roads

Special Information Needed
Driver's name
AZ motor carrier # or IFTA# (IFTA # is state code + FEIN)
Origin, destination, route, date and time of movement Truck make, license # and state
Load info
If using a jeep, state and license #;
Empty wt of tractor and trailer
Overhang, first 7 digits of motor carrier use fuel #

Times of Movement
Sunrise to sunset; no travel Sat.-Sun.; overweight only-not over 10' wide-or not over 14' high or not more than 10' rear overhang or 3' front overhang may be granted continuous operation
Restricted travel on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
If the holiday falls on a Monday, movement shall stop before noon the Friday preceding the holiday.
Permit office closed on the above holidays plus Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day & Veteran’s Day (no travel restrictions)
Curfew: 7-9am & 4-6pm for the following highways:  
 I-17/I-10/SR 360 within city limits of Metropolitan Phoenix
I-10/I-19 within city limits of Metropolitan Tucson

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
Under 14' wide, 16' high, 120' long: no pilot cars needed
Over 14' wide -1 or more pilot cars
Over 16' high -1 or more pilot cars
Over 120' long -1 or more pilot cars

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
Passenger car or 2 axle truck not exceeding 20,000 lbs.
Lights: Warning lights are required
Signs: “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign facing traffic approaching the load being escorted, Must be 5’ above the ground; mounted securely to the vehicle, Dimension: 5’ x 1’ w/ 1” black letters on yellow background
Flags: 12” red flags on all four corners of the vehicle
Additional equipment: 2-way radio compatible w/ 2-way radios in towing/escort vehicles capable of transmitting/receiving voice messages over a minimum distance of ½ mile, 8 flares, A first-aid kit, 2 red emergency flags on a staff
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_17/17_06.htm

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
At least 18 years old; have a valid driver’s license
Have a valid/legible escort vehicle operator certificate issued in AZ or in another state in immediate possession
Repeat training & certification requirements at least once every 4 years
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/28/01110.htm

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office-Hours: 6am-5pm MDT; M-F
Dept. of Transportation
Central Permits14370 Van Buren
Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-932-2257/fax-(623)932-2441
http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/commercialenforcement/commvhenforce.asp