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Rhode Island Road Conditions
(888)401-4511-Road conditions/ construction
http://www.dot.state.ri.us/traffic/index.html (Road construction/ restrictions chart)

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

Special Information Needed
Registered weight; trailer license plate

Times Of Movement
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset; no weekend travel allowed
Travel prohibited on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is also restricted.  If the holiday falls on Saturday, the previous Friday is restricted after noon.  If a holiday falls during the week, travelis allowed up to noon on the day vefore the holiday.  The permit office will be close on these holidays plus Martin Luther King Day & Election Day.

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
Width over 12' up to 14'6"-1
Width over 14'6"-2
Length over 80' up to 90'-1
Length over 90'-2
Height over 14'-1
Overhang of 15' or more-1
Infrequent-overhang of 15' or more (example: 2-lane hwy w/ width 12' or more)-2
Building-with police escort-2
Cranes-interstate moves of 12' or over-2

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
General: At least as large as a compact car
Signs: Oversize load sign on front and/or rear depending on vehicle & load
Lights: Yellow lights (visible from front & rear) in operation above the highest point of the vehicle
Flags:
Additional equipment: 2-way radio

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator
No Stipulations

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office-Hours: 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Division of Motor Vehicles
OS/OW Permits
286 Main St., Rm. 103
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-588-3020 x 2031(permit office); x2032(oversize); x2029(overweight); x2036(motor vehicle)
All permits issued by commercial permit services

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