Nevada Oversize Permit, Wide and Heavy Haul Information

Summary:

• Oversize vehicles can operate one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in Nevada.
• Nevada requires all vehicles that exceed 8 feet 6 inches in width to display oversized signs on both the front and rear.
• Drivers must obtain a Nevada Light Permit to have a flashing, revolving amber warning light(s), whether turned off, uncovered, or running.

Operating Hours, Restricted Travel, and Holiday Restrictions

Oversize vehicles can operate one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in Nevada. The following exceptions also apply:

• Loads that do not exceed 12 feet in width, 15 feet in height, and 110 feet in length can  travel at night. 
• Vehicles not exceeding 14 feet wide, 15 feet high, and 110 feet long can travel on weekends except for restricted areas.

Loads wider than 12 feet, higher than 15 feet, and longer than 110 feet cannot travel on I-15 between Las Vegas and California state lines or on I-80 between Sparks and California state lines on weekends. 

Las Vegas, Reno, and other cities do not have a weekday curfew. 

Holiday restrictions apply on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. However, loads that do not exceed 12 feet wide, 15 feet high, or 110 feet long are usually permitted for holiday travel.

There are seasonal weight restrictions on several secondary routes from February through April due to spring thaw.

Signs, Flags, and Lights Requirements

For the safety of other drivers on the road, flags, lights, and signs may be required on oversized loads in Nevada.

Signs

In Nevada, all vehicles that exceed 8 feet 6 inches in width need to display oversized signs on both the front and rear.  The signs should have black letters at least 10 inches high and a 1 5/8-inch minimum stroke on a yellow background. The signs must read “OVERSIZE LOAD” or “OVERSIZE” and may be mounted in two pieces if necessary. The signs must be neat, clean, and mounted securely.

Flags

Warning flags should be used only during daylight hours. They must be solid red or fluorescent orange with a minimum size distance of 18 inches from one corner to the next. Overhangs that exceed 4 feet need to display a flag. Flags should be placed at the outermost corners and on any protrusions.

Lights

Oversized or overweight vehicles must display at least two amber, steady-burning lights on the extreme front of the vehicle. These lights should be plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet. Another amber, steady-burning light must be on each side of the vehicle near the middle. If the rear overhang exceeds four feet, it requires two red, steady-burning lights that identify the width of the overhang and are visible from a distance of at least 500 feet.

Headlights need to be run on low beams for all oversize vehicles. 

Drivers must obtain a Nevada Light Permit to have a flashing, revolving amber warning light(s), whether turned off, uncovered, or running. Failure to obtain the permit can result in ticketing.

Obtaining a Permit

Oversize permits in Nevada are valid for five days only and must be active when entering the state. You can obtain permits by calling the Permits Office at (800) 552-2127 or visiting the Nevada Vehicle Permits website. 

Partnering with a Logistics Company

If you are interested in streamlining the oversize permit process in Nevada, consider partnering with a modular logistics company. Contact our experts to ensure a seamless wide and heavy haul experience for your project. 

Read more:

• Over-Dimensional and Heavy Haul Permitting 101
• What You Need to Know About State Oversize Permits for Over-Dimensional, Wide, and Heavy Haul Trucking
• State Oversize Permit & Wide Load Regulations: Simplified

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