Oversize and Overweight Permits
Moving that new home to your land over Island County roads?
Anyone hauling a load or driving a vehicle in excess of the legal weight or size limitations is required to have a permit before moving on Island County roads (and a State permit for state roads).
In general, the Maximum Legal Dimensions:
Width: | 8 ½ feet |
Height: | 14 feet |
Length: | Single Truck 40 feet |
| Truck and Trailer 75 feet |
| Trailer 53 feet. |
Weight: | Single axle: 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs |
| Tire size: 500 lbs maximum per inch width |
See RCW
46.44.041 for the Washington State Vehicle Table
There are also exceptions and additional requirements for oversize loads depending on the load, size of the load, total truck/trailer length and the route. See
RCW 46.44 and WAC 468-38 for detailed information.
For Island County Permits:
Call Public Works: (360) 678-7960
Or email: lm.shuart@islandcountywa.gov
