Overdimensional and Overweight Permit Application

Permit Types

Below, is a list of overdimensional permit types offered by the City of Lincoln. Please be advised that Continuous Trip Permits and Semi-Annual Permits may require route approval before each trip. When approval is required, the permit will state “Call for route approval.”

Permit Costs

• Single Trip, Over-Width Only $15.00
• Single Trip, Over-Weight Only $20.00
• Single Trip, Over-Width/Over-Weight $20.00
• Continuous Trip $25.00
• Semi-Annual $50.00
• Annual $100.00

Travel Restrictions

Permit vehicles are not allowed to travel when the following conditions exist:

• Winds velocity exceeds 25 miles per hour.
• Visibility is less than one-half mile.
• When it is raining, sleeting, or snowing.
• When roadway surfaces are slippery due to ice, snow, packed snow, slush, or frost.

Overwidth Vehicles

Overwidth vehicles may have extra requirements based on their width. Most will require pre-approval to assign a route before traveling.

Greater Than 10’ in Width

On loads more than 10 feet in width, signs stating “OVERSIZE LOAD” must be displayed to the front of the hauling vehicle and the rear of the load. The sign shall be no less than 5 feet long by 12 inches high with 8-inch letters.

12’ Wide or Greater

Vehicles that are 12’ wide or greater require a private escort. Per Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 415, Chapter 3, 001.06, Escort Vehicle: Escort vehicle, as used in these rules shall mean a single vehicle (standard size truck or car) at least 60 inches wide. The vehicle shall be equipped with a revolving amber, yellow or flashing light, the base of which shall be mounted a minimum of 53 inches above the roadway on top of the vehicle and be of sufficient size to be seen at a distance of not less than 800 feet. “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign shall be displayed on the front and/or on the rear of the escort vehicle and the sign shall be no less than 5 feet long by 12 inches high with 8-inch letters. Red flags shall be required on all four corners of the escort vehicle. Escort vehicle may also be required to maintain radio communication with the operator of the permit vehicle.

Red flags, not less than 18 inches square, must be displayed on all four corners of the vehicle.

Greater Than 14’ in Width

The City of Lincoln requires vehicles that are over 14’ wide to have a Lincoln Police Department escort when traveling within Lincoln City limits. If you already have a Nebraska State Patrol escort or Lancaster County Sherriff escort, they can be used to escort the load through Lincoln in lieu of the Lincoln Police Department.

Completing the paperwork with an outside employer can sometimes take several days, as a result, the Lincoln Police Department would like to be contacted by the outside employer several days in advance of the proposed move date.

More information is available on the Lincoln Police Department website: Request to Hire Uniformed Employee 

If you have questions regarding police escorts or would like to speak directly to someone at the Lincoln Police Department who can assist with this process, please contact Executive Assistant Roy Rivera-Barcenas at 402-441-7238.

2025 Observed Holidays

Permits are not processed when the office is closed, and travel is not permitted on certain holidays.

Truck Routes

Use this map to help determine a route when submitting your permit application.

PDF Map  (PDF, 705KB)