District of Columbia

District Department of Transportation
55 M Street, SE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 673-6813 Fax: (202) 671-0650 http://ddot.dc.gov email: ddot@dc.gov
Overweight and Hauling concerns contact: The Public Space Permit Office Quita Somerville-Bruce: (202) 442 4670 or DC Motor Carrier Division: (202) 671-0682 or Freight and Motor Carrier Program: (202) 671-2226

Hours Of Business

Mon - Fri, 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM (Eastern time)

Escorts

When escorts are needed:	# of escorts
Width over 12’ on all highways	1 Front
Height over 13’6” on all highways	1 Front
Length 80’ or more on all highways	1 Front
Any axle weight over 31,000 lbs. on all highways	1 Front
Weight over 80,000 lbs. on all highways	1 Front

A police escort is required for:

Any vehicle and load that is 75’ in total length or longer
Any vehicle and load 12’ wide or wider
Any vehicle and load exceeding 13’6” in height
Any vehicle with a total gross weight of 120,000 or more

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.

District of Columbia