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:
- Department of Drivers’ Services
- The Motor Carrier Compliance Division (GSP)
The following agencies and functions are listed below for your convenience.
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.
Monday November 28 2005