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Basic Information Sheet

 

Effective July 1, 2005, the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety (DMVS) was dismantled and absorbed by the Department of Public Safety (Georgia State Patrol). Two new agencies have evolved:

  1. Department of Drivers’ Services
  2. The Motor Carrier Compliance Division (GSP)

The following agencies and functions are listed below for your convenience.

 

From Georgia DOT– TO Motor Carrier Compliance Division

    Overweight Citations (888) 409-2001
    Enforcement Functions (404) 624-7211
 

From DMVS To Department of Revenue

    Tags & Titles (404) 362-6500
    Operating Authority–"for-hire" carriers and DOT #'s (404) 362-6474; 362-6484
 

From DMVS To Driver Services

    Driver's License (678) 413-8400; 8500; 8600
    CDL (678) 413-8400 Metro Atlanta
Toll Free: 866/754-3687
    Commercial Motor Vehicle & Driver Safety (678) 413-7211
    MVR (678) 413-8432
 

From DMVS To Public Safety

    Amber Light Permits (404) 624-7211
    Hazardous Materials (404) 624-7226
    Safety Compliance 404) 624-7211
 

From DMVS To Public Service Commission

    Buses, Limousine Services & Moving Companies; Non-Consensual Towing 404/656-4501

 

 


 

Basic Fact Sheet for:

Georgia Department of Transportation
Oversize Permit Unit

935 E. Confederate Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30316
1-888-262-8306

ANNUAL PERMITS:

1-888-774-1460

Are good for one (1) year from date of purchase; are interchangeable within the same company; may be used for any load type that is not divisible, and does not exceed any dimension; are required to maintain $300,000 liability insurance and must be on file with the Department for the duration of permit.

STANDARD ANNUAL- $150.00
    Width-12'0"
    Height Limit-14'6"
    Weight Limit-100,000 lbs
    Length Limit-100'0"
    Note: Containerized Freight allowed 100,000 pounds on 5 axles.

 

STAA ANNUAL - $500.00
    Width-14'0"

             (allowed up to 14'8" from the base to a point 10'0 above the ground for upper portion of the load)

    Height Limit-14'6"
    Weight Limit-100,000 lbs.
    Length Limit-100'0"
    Note: Travel on STAA Routes Only (See Map)

 

SEASONAL ANNUAL - $25.00
    Cotton and Tobacco Only
    Width - 9'0"
    Height - Legal
    Length - Legal
    Weight - Tandem weight allowed 46,000 lbs.
                   - Single axle weight allowed 23,000 lbs.

   *No Interstate Travel Allowed.

 

SINGLE TRIP PERMITS:

1-800-570-5428

May only be used once for movement during the times specified on permit; must include a description of the load; name of transporter; origin and destination, route of travel and insurance provider information.

STANDARD SINGLE - $30.00
    Width & Height Limit of 16'0"
    Weight Limit of 150,000 lbs.

SUPERLOAD SINGLE - $125.00
    Width & Height greater than 16''
    Weight Limit 150,001 to 180,000 lbs.

SUPERLOAD PLUS - $500.00
    Weight over 180,000 lbs.
    Requires Bridge Analysis
    Note: May take up to three (3) weeks for approval.

 

Continuous travel allowed for loads with a gross weight of 125,000 lbs. and no dimensions except during weather conditions and holidays listed in 672-2.03(b).

NOTE: CREDIT CARD USE IS ACCEPTED BY THE OVERSIZE PERMIT UNIT AND IS OFFERED AS AN OPTION OF CONVENIENCE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. CHARGES FOR THIS SERVICE IS $7.00.


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