COLORADO STATE PILOT CAR REGULATIONS

When a Permit Is Needed
Over 8’6″ wide
Over 13′ high
Trailer over 57’4″ long
Weight over 80,000 lbs
Times Of Movement
7 days a week, 24 hours a day for vehicles less than 14’ wide and on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
Super loads-no movement on weekends or according to permit. Official Sunrise / Sunset.

When a Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required

Escort requirements vary according to routes traveled within the state and each major city. Pilot Escort Oversize Restriction Map, Height Restriction Map, and Bridge Weight Limit Map must be carried at all times by pilot/escort and are available by calling CDOT (contact number below).

Department of Transportation Permits Office
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
Hours: 7am-5pm; Sat.-8am-noon; MT
OS/OW Permit Office
4201 E Arkansas Ave, Rm 290
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-9539/fax-(303)757-9719
(800)350-3765 (outside Metro-Denver)
http://www.dot.state.co.us/truckpermits/index.cfm
Colorado Road Conditions
(303)573-ROAD (Conditions & Construction)
http://www.cotrip.org/