Indiana Pilot Car Requirements
When does an oversize or overweight load need a pilot car or escort in Indiana? Here are the width, height, length and weight thresholds that trigger an escort, a height pole, or a police escort.
Escort & pilot car requirements
- Lead (front) pilot carover 110'0" length
Front pilot car required for combinations over 110' overall length.
- Chase (rear) pilot carover 110'0" length
Rear pilot car required for combinations over 110' overall length.
- Lead (front) pilot carover 14'4" width
Front pilot car required on 2-lane/undivided roads for widths over 14'4" (105 IAC 7-4-7).
- Height-pole escortover 14'6" height
Height-pole vehicle required when load exceeds 14'6" in height (105 IAC 7-4-7).
- Chase (rear) pilot carover 12'4" width
Rear pilot car required on divided highways for widths over 12'4" (105 IAC 7-4-7).
Travel restrictions
- Daylight-only travelover 14'4" width
Travel restricted to 8:30 am–3:30 pm weekdays when width exceeds 14'4".
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Informational only. These thresholds are compiled from published Indiana DOT references and are not legal or operational advice. Permit conditions can differ from the general tables, and rules change — always verify with the Indiana permit office before you move a load.
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