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Kentucky Road Conditions
1-800-459-ROAD or 511-Road Conditions
Construction report/road conditions map: https://kytc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=327a38decc8c4e5cb882dc6cd0f9d45d


KENTUCKY PILOT CAR REGULATIONS
When Permit Is Needed
Over 8' wide
Over 13'6" high
Trailer over 53' long
Over 80,000 lbs.

Special Information Needed
Company's KYU number
Manufacturer & model of load; overhang( if any)
Dozer over 12 wide-Does it have a bucket or a blade?

Times Of Movement
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Weekend travel allowed except superloads.
No longer a "holiday" restriction unless it is a Superload or a House move; Travel is allowed 24-7 unless specified otherwise on permit.
Curfews: No OW/OD loads permitted to travel in the following counties: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Fayette, Jefferson from 7-9am or 4-6pm M-F;
(applies to Owensboro, KY 431 bridge, as well)

When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required
https://drive.ky.gov/motor-carriers/pages/owod-Escort-Requirements.aspx
On 2- lane highways:
Width over 12' -1 front & 1 rear
Width over 16’-2 front/2 rear
75' to 85' long-1 front
Over 85' long- 1 front & 1 rear
Over 120’ long-1 front/2 rear
4 or more lane divided highways:
Over 12' wide-1 rear
Over 14’ wide-1 front/1 rear
Over 16’ wide-2 front/2 rear
Speed at least 45 MPH-1 rear
Length 110’-1 rear
Over 120' long-2 rear/1 front
Height over 14’ 11”-1 front escort w/ height pole
Overhang over 10'-1 (@ point of overhang)

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle
Signs: Post appropriate signs on vehicle. Warning sign shall be 6’-8’ wide. “OVERSIZE LOAD” in black letters ( at least 18” high; brush stroke at least 1.4”) on yellow background.
Lights: Amber strobe lights or flashing light on top
Flags: No stipulations
Additional equipment: 2-way radio; height pole if load is 15” or greater

Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator  N/A

Dept. of Transportation Permits Office Hours: Walk-in-8am-3:30pm; Phone calls 8am-4:30pm M-Th
Division of Motor Carriers
OW/OD Section
P.O. Box 2007 (Mailing address)
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502)564-1257; fax-(502)564-0992
200 Metro St. (Walk-ins & overnight delivery)
Frankfort, KY 40622


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The information given here may be (and likely will be)

superceded by a permit issued by the state.

ALWAYS read and follow the permit. It is the highest authority!