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Overweight/Overdimensional Section Spotlight
| World Equestrian Event - Notice! |
All oversize loads are required to avoid the Lexington area (excluding I64 and I75) during the World Equestrian Horse Event at the Horse Park from September 17, 2010 thru October 18, 2010 unless delivering in the area. |
On interstate and major highway systems there are no overall length restrictions, however, on these highways the trailer is limited to 53 feet in length by 102 inches in width.
On all other state highways the legal dimensions for truck and trailer are 65 feet in length and 8 feet in width. Overall height is limited to 13 feet 6 inches on all highways. Legal gross weight for 5 or more axles is up to 80,000 lbs.
Carriers with nondivisible loads exceeding these dimensions are required to purchase an overweight/overdimensional permit. If you have questions regarding these dimensions or want to purchase this permit, please call 502-564-7150. You may also inquire about an Industrial Haul Permit at this number or contact the district in which you anticipate hauling.
Please visit the Overweight/Overdimensional home page, item number 7 on the left menu, for more information.
Electronic permitting for single trip and annual permits are also available. Must sign up for this service.
N O T I C E: Federal requirements must be complied with prior to Kentucky 's issuance of any and all credentials. In addition to the Federal registration requirements, companies are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable State rules and regulations impacting registration and licensing. In general, companies are subject to relevant State regulations for each State in which they conduct business operations (includes transporting operations passing through a state) or where they have established a company office. Additional requirements may be required. Contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for additional information.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO STOP
AT ALL OPEN SCALES |
When
contacting this office, please have the appropriate information
on hand:
ie. KIT, KYU & IFTA numbers, Bond numbers, MC, US
DOT, IRP numbers, etc.
Please include appropriate numbers on all correspondence
and
checks to this office.
