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New Mexico Oversize
Permits & Escorts

NEW MEXICO OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION

Important! We are not a permit service.  We do not arrange permits for carriers.  The following is for informational purposes only.  Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

New Mexico DOT Phone Number

505-476-2475

Permits

New Mexico oversize permits are valid for five days. New Mexico permits can also be purchased at Ports of Entry provided the size of the load does not require a bridge check or route survey.

Operating Time

1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, Monday through Saturday. If overweight only, continuous travel is allowed. Continuous travel is allowed if not exceeding 10′ wide, 14′-6″ high, 120′ long and/or 140,000 lbs.

Restricted Travel

[Detailed restricted travel information]

Legal Dimensions

Length: [Detailed length information]

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 14′

Weight: 80,000 Gross

Single – 21,600

Tandem – 34,320 10′ Spread – 39,000

Tridem – Depends on spacings

Routine Permit Limits

Length: Depends on routes.

Width: Depends on routes.

Height: Depends on routes. 15′-6″ needs a route survey; 18′ needs utility surveys and clearance from municipal and local authorities.

Weight: [Detailed weight information]

Escorts

Length: [Detailed length escort information]

Width: [Detailed width escort information]

Height: Over 16′ – one escort and route survey (some routes may require route survey for lower heights)

Miscellaneous

[Detailed miscellaneous information]

Signs, Flags & Lights

“Oversize Load” or “Wide Load” signs required on front of towing unit and on rear of load for any oversize, overweight or overweight only load. Red flags at least 12″ square must be affixed to front right and left sides of towing unit and to each corner of the load. Towing vehicles pulling oversize loads that exceed 12′ wide may display an amber rotating flashing beacon atop the cab.

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