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Tractor trailer hauling an oversized load

Oversize/
Overweight Permits

State law authorizes the SCDOT Oversize/Overweight Permit (OSOW) office, at its discretion, to issue permits for vehicles and loads that exceed legal size and/or weight limits.

To apply for an Oversize/Overweight permit, click on the SCDOT ARPS link to access the Automated Routing and Permitting System.

Minimum requirements to use the SCDOT ARPS System:
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
* Version of web browser must support 128-bit encryption.

SPECIAL OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT RESTRICTION WAIVER REQUEST

If a special Oversize/Overweight restriction waiver is needed in the event of a national, statewide, regional or county emergency, the requesting governmental entity or utility should contact and work with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at (803) 737-8500 to request the waiver.

If an Oversize/Overweight restriction waiver is currently in place, it can be viewed below or on the following websites:

SC Emergency Management Division

SCDPS, State Transport Police

If you are seeking clearance to bypass the weigh station/scale facility because an emergency condition exists, please contact the State Transport Police direct at (803) 896-5500.

PDF Documents

2009 Holiday Travel Restrictions (15Kb)

Permission Update Request (18Kb)

Account Set-Up Form (16Kb)

Straight Truck Application (16Kb)

South Carolina Size and Weight Guidelines (102Kb)

2008 Holiday Travel Restrictions (15Kb)

Amendment Form (29Kb)

Single Trip Permit Application (66Kb)

Multi-trip (Annual) Permit Application (117Kb)

Wide Load Permit Application - Over 16 ft (66Kb)

House Moving License Application (113Kb)

House Moving Permit Application (64Kb)

(Note: The links/files above are .pdf documents, which require Adobe Reader. Visit the Abobe site to download this free software.)

Links of Interest

SC Current Road Conditions

SCDOT Bridge Load Restrictions

OSOW Permit Fee Structure

FHWA Vehicle Size and Weight Regulations and Bridge Formula

SC Truck Network Map

South Carolina's Code of Laws, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways:

The following portions of the law pertain to OSOW:
Title 56-5-4010, 4020, 4030, 4035, 4055, 4060, 4070, 4075, 4080, 4090, 4095, 4120, 4130, 4140

Road and Bridge Information

SC Current Road Conditions

SCDOT Bridge Load Restrictions

OSOW Contact Information

In Person:
OSOW Permit Office
955 Park Street, Room G-4
Columbia, SC 29201

By Mail:
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Attention: OSOW Permit Office
P.O. Box 191
Columbia, SC 29202

By Email: OSOW Help

(877) 349-7190 (Toll Free)
(803) 737-OSOW or
(803) 737-6769 (Local)
(803) 737-2199 (Fax)

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Updated 4/28/2009