Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Georgia for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Georgia legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Georgia.
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
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Georgia oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, annual, annual plus, superload |
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| Escorts | Over 12 ft wide: front escort plus rear escort/amber lights on 2-lane, rear only on 4-lane; over 14 ft 8 in: front and rear on 2-lane; over 16 ft set case by case; front height-sensor escort at 15 ft 6 in high |
Loads over 12 ft wide may not travel when visibility is under 600 ft or wind exceeds 25 mph.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Georgia permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Georgia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Georgia trip & fuel permits.
Georgia oversize permit questions
What is the legal gross weight in Georgia?
The legal gross weight in Georgia is 80,000 lbs. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Georgia?
Over 12 ft wide: front escort plus rear escort/amber lights on 2-lane, rear only on 4-lane; over 14 ft 8 in: front and rear on 2-lane; over 16 ft set case by case; front height-sensor escort at 15 ft 6 in high.
How much does a Georgia oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Georgia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states