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New Jersey Road Conditions
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/trafficinfo/ (Construction updates)

NEW JERSEY PILOT CAR REGULATIONS
When Permit Is Needed
Over 8'6" wide
Over 13'6" high
Trailer over 48' long

Special Information Needed
Need certificate of insurance on file with NJ listed as certificate holder New Jersey DOT, Division of Motor Vehicles, 225 E. State St. CN133, Trenton, NJ 08666 (for insurance info call 800-257-9003, Naomi or Kathy)

Times Of Movement
Sunrise to sunset ; May travel Sat. until 12:00 noon; No Sunday travel
Vehicles overweight only may travel 24/7
Travel prohibited on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Permit office closed on the above days plus Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Good Friday, Columbus Day, Election Day & the day after Thanksgiving

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/forms/busser/BLC-57.pdf
2-Lane Highways:
Over 14' wide-1 front
Over 16' wide-2 (front & rear)
Over 100' long-1 front
Over 120' long-2 (front & rear)
Over 14' high-1 front
4 Or More Lane Highways:
Over 14' wide-1 rear
Over 16' wide-2 (front & rear)
Over 100' long-1 rear
Over 120' long-2 (front & rear)

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
General: none stipulated
Signs: “WIDE LOAD” or “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign (min. 6’ x 1’) w/ black letters (10” high) on yellow background; mounted on the front and/or rear of vehicle
Lights: none stipulated
Flags: displayed on the front and/or rear corners of the vehicle
Additional equipment: none stipulated

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
None stipulated

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office
Bureau of Motor Carriers
Special Permits
PO Box 133; 225 E State St, CN 133
Trenton, NJ 08666
609-633-9400
Permits: 609-9402/9403/9404
Office hours: 8:30am-4:30pm ET; M-F
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Commercial/index.htm

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