Arkansas

Department of Transportation 10324 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209 T: (501) 569-2381

Hours Of Business

Mon - Fri, 6:00AM - 4:30PM (Central time)

Escorts

When escorts are required	# of escorts
On 2-lane highways
– Width over 12′ to 14′	1 Front
– Width over 14′ to 18′	2 (Front & Rear)
– Width over 18′ to 20′	2 Front & 2 Rear (move 9AM-3PM only)
– Height over 15′	1 Pole car
– Height over 17′	Public Utility Escort + 1 Pole Car
– Combination: over 12′ wide AND over 15′ high	2 (Front w high pole & Rear)
– Length over 100′	1 Front
– Length over 115′	2 (Front & Rear)
– Length over 130′	2 (Front & Rear)

*On 4-lane highways or interstate*
– Width over 12′ to 14′	no escort required
– Width over 14’1′ to 18′	1 Rear
– Width over 18′ to 20′	2 Front & 2 Rear (move 9AM-3PM only)
– Height over 15	1 Pole car
– Height over 16′ (requires special permit)	1 Front with high pole (as permit states)
– Height over 17′	Public Utility Escort + 1 Pole Car
– Combination: over 12′ wide AND over 15′ high	2 (Front w high pole & Rear)
– Length over 100′ to 130′	1 Rear
– Length over 130′	2 (Front & Rear)

Notes:

Maximum width for highway movement usually allowed is 20′ (based on routes, distance and traffic volume or type).
Maximum width for interstate movement is 18′.
Height poles should be run at 6″ above load height on all highways.

Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.