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Holiday Restrictions For Oversize Loads: How to Avoid Delays

Holiday restrictions for oversize loads are a huge factor you need to consider when transporting over dimensional freight. There are many holidays in a year and numerous states restrict the transportation of oversize freight during these periods. This means shipping large objects during these times of year will require careful planning on your part. 

Each state’s unique Department of Transportation (DOT) has slightly different holiday restrictions for oversize loads. However, most state DOTs restrict loads from being transported on these federal holidays:

• New years day
• Memorial day
• Independence day
• Thanksgiving day
• Christmas day

We’ll discuss why there are holiday restrictions for oversize loads and some of the things that you can do to avoid these restrictions when you ship these goods. 

Why Are Oversize Loads Restricted On Holidays?

The reason oversize loads are restricted during many holidays is to prevent congestion on roads and highways. During these days of the year, travel is intense because many drivers on the road are meeting their friends and family. This creates heavy traffic conditions which can be quite unsafe. 

Oversize loads are an inherently dangerous type of freight to ship due to their size and dimensions. This is why many oversized loads are accompanied by safety equipment such as the following:

• Banners and signs

Many oversized loads are often accompanied by escort vehicles that help warn other drivers on the road of the oversized load’s presence. Because oversize loads are so large and even require other vehicles to travel with them, they can worsen the traffic conditions on holidays. 

Oversize loads add to the unsafe driving conditions that already exist during the holidays. Therefore, many states restrict their transportation of these goods for safety reasons. Another reason for the restrictions is that oversize/overweight cargo often travels too slowly to keep up with the flow of traffic.  

Semi trucks already move slower than most other vehicles on the road. Not only this, but semi trucks also require more time to speed up and slow down. These problems are amplified for semi trucks carrying oversize freight because the freight is large and weighs so much.

States restrict the movement of oversized freight shipments on holidays as a means to prevent traffic congestion as much as possible.  

Check out our article on heavy haul shipping regulations to find out more about the general rules for shipping this kind of freight.

What Holidays Are Oversized Load Shipments Forbidden From Travel?

As we discussed above, states restrict the movement of oversized goods on the federal holidays we listed above. As a refresher, those holidays consist of the following:

Many businesses around the country recognize these holidays which is why so people many are able to travel on them. That said, there are some other holidays that states restrict the transportation of heavy haul freight on. 

Some of these holidays are federal while others are not and they include the following:

• Martin Luther King Day
• Washington’s birthday
• Good Friday
• Election day
• Columbus day
• Veterans day
• Presidents day

Numerous states around the U.S. have additional stipulations regarding heavy haul runtimes. We’ve listed some of these stipulations below:

• If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will also be considered a holiday and transportation of heavy haul goods will be restricted. 
• If the holiday falls on a Monday, transportation of heavy haul freight on the preceding Friday should is allowed until noon. 
• Transportation of heavy haul freight is permitted on certain holidays, but a curfew restricting the hours of operation is in place.
• Transportation of heavy haul freight is permitted on certain holidays, but certain roads and highways forbid heavy haul shipments from traveling on them. 

Every state is different, so never assume the runtime restrictions are the same for every state. Always research the holiday runtimes for the state or states that your freight will travel through. 

How To Avoid Runtime Holiday Restrictions For Oversize Loads

One of the worst parts about holiday runtime restrictions for oversize loads is that freight shipments typically pick up this time of year. The months of August to October are particularly busy times of the year for the freight industry.  

To show how much freight is shipped during these times of the year, consider the data in the table below.

Peak Season Statistics

Despite these times of the year being busy for regular and oversize freight alike, we have some tips that can help you get around the runtime restrictions. 

1. Ship Before the Holiday

Shipping oversized freight before a major holiday is one way of avoiding holiday runtime restrictions. That said, organizing and preparing an oversized shipment is a lengthy and difficult process. 

Some of the things that have to be done to prepare an oversized shipment includes:

• Finding a route that oversized freight can travel down
• Securing the equipment to transport and load the oversized freight
• Taking the time to apply for and fill out an oversized permit

The longer it takes to make these preparations, the more likely the freight will be in transit during the holiday you’re trying to avoid. When organizing a shipment before a holiday, make sure that you’ll have ample time to make the necessary preparations for the shipment. 

Reach out to us at (855) 490-2433 or fill out our quick form and a live agent will be in touch shortly to carefully plan your route and secure a carrier ASAP!

2. Ship After the Holiday

When you know that your shipment of oversized freight will be in transit on a holiday, consider waiting after the holiday to ship the goods out instead. You don’t want your receiver to wait too long, so make sure to only use this strategy when the holiday is absolutely unavoidable. 

Communicating with your receiver that their shipment will be delayed by the holidays and that you’ll ship their oversized goods the day after is also important. One benefit of shipping after a holiday is that you’ll have more time to plan your shipments out. 

3. Communicate With the Receiver About Possible Holiday Restrictions

If you’re shipping your oversize freight out to a customer before an approaching holiday, you should communicate that holiday runtime restrictions can be a factor. Doing so will inform the receiver of the oversize freight that it might take their goods slightly longer to arrive than usual due to the runtime restrictions. 

Not informing your receiver of these delays may cause them to be disappointed and even upset when they see the estimated delivery date that after booking their shipment with you. 

Read our article about heavy haul freight brokers to discover how they can help you avoid holiday runtime restrictions and other ways they can organize your shipments for you.

Heavy Haul and Oversize Can Move Your Freight Around the Holidays

The team at Heavy Haul and Oversize will make sure that your goods will get to you in a timely manner. Although there are many challenges to shipping oversize goods, we pride ourselves on planning out routes and securing a carrier for our customers as fast as possible. 

Depending on the exact dimensions and weight of your oversize freight, you’ll need the following trailers to move your goods:

• Removable gooseneck trailers (RGN)
• Standard flatbed trailers
• Lowboy trailers
• Double drop deck trailers

Our long list of carriers that we conduct business with can use these trailers to move your oversize freight. Don’t wait any longer and fill out your quote today or call our team at (855) 490-2433 for more information. 

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: Holiday and Summer travel restrictions apply to oversize loads or vehicles exceeding 12’6” wide; or 110’ long.

Holiday and Summer travel is not restricted for overweight (only) loads or vehicles, unless noted on the permit.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan. 15 (closed)

Travel allowed, presidents day - feb 19 (closed), fishing opener weekend - may 10-12, travel restricted.

2:00pm Friday to 2:00am Saturday and 2:00pm Sunday to 2:00am Monday.

Memorial Day - May 27 (closed)

2:00pm the day before the holiday to 2:00am the day after the holiday.

Summer weekends - May31 through Aug. 26

4:00pm through 8:00pm Fridays and Sundays.

Juneteenth - June 19 (closed)

Independence day - july 4 (closed), labor day - sept. 2 (closed), veterans day - nov. 11 (closed), thanksgiving - nov. 28 & nov. 29 (closed), christmas - dec. 25 (closed), new year's day - jan. 1 (closed).

Thanksgiving 2023 Oversized Freight Travel Restrictions By State

While many of us are enjoying a turkey dinner with family and friends, many drivers are on the road carrying seasonal gifts, holiday baking items, winter gear and the essentials we need every day. 

Standard freight carried in a dry van or open-deck trailer travels as usual on Thanksgiving, although you should expect to pay more to find a driver willing to work on the holiday. 

Moving oversize freight on a holiday is more complicated. Oversize freight always requires a permit to travel through every state and local jurisdiction on its route. On Thanksgiving, some states forbid moving oversize freight, and most permit offices are closed.

It’s critical to understand which states allow over-dimensional freight travel on Thanksgiving before setting out. The last thing you need is to accrue delays and fees on one of the year’s busiest travel days. 

Our experience at Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) includes moving over-dimensional freight every day of the year, including holidays. And while we give our drivers as much holiday time as we can, it is unavoidable for some of them to be on the road on Thanksgiving. 

This article lays out the Thanksgiving travel restrictions for all 50 states and includes a link to learn more. Using this information will help you stay in compliance with local restrictions this holiday season. 

Happy turkey day!

2023 Thanksgiving Oversize Travel Restrictions

The chart below references the holiday closures for state permit offices and additional holiday travel restrictions. 

The best source of information is always the state Department of Transportation (DOT) website. This information is provided for your convenience. 

Be Prepared for Holiday Freight Shipping

The holiday season is a busy time in the trucking industry. In addition to freight travel restrictions, transportation companies are dealing with limited daylight hours, increased demand and a need for drivers to spend more time home with their families. 

The best way to prepare for the season is by planning ahead. To help you out, we publish a monthly transportation update so you can stay on top of industry trends. Subscribe to the ATS Learning Hub for updates on your schedule, or use the link at the bottom of the page to subscribe to our monthly newsletter. 

If you have an immediate shipping need, contact us and one of ATS’ experienced team members will be happy to assist. 

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Holidays closure, arkansas holiday restrictions 2024.

• No oversized movement through the Greater Little Rock area from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Interstate 30 (mile marker 138-143); Interstate 40 (mile marker 151-155) and all of Interstate 630. 
• Permits will be issued for movement during daylight hours only as established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Service. 
• A permit is not valid for movement when visibility is less than five hundred feet (500’) or during inclement weather, including but not limited to periods of extremely hard driving rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or other hazardous conditions. 
• Movement of vehicles under permit may be restricted during strong winds or wind gusts exceeding 20 knots (23 mph). 
• The Permit Office will be closed on the days that the following holidays are officially observed by the state of Arkansas: 

New Year’s Day 

• Martin Luther King’s/Robert E. Lee’s Birthday 
• George Washington’s Birthday/Presidents Day 
• Memorial Day 
• Independence Day 

Veterans’ Day 

Thanksgiving Day 

• Christmas Eve 
• Christmas Day 
• Or as directed by the Director, Chief, or Commander 
• No permits will be issued for movement on the days that the following holidays are observed: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 
• If a holiday listed in Rule 2.E.6. is observed on Monday or Friday, movement on a weekend following a Friday observance or preceding a Monday observance shall not be allowed. 
• Farm equipment dealers may transport farm machinery with a permit on the following Holidays: 
• A permit may be issued for movement on the days that the following holidays are observed when the permit is obtained in advance: 
• Or as directed by the Director, Chief, or Commander

Alabama Holiday Restrictions 2024

Alaska Holiday Restrictions 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President’s Day 

Seward’s Day 

Memorial Day (Travel Restrictions) 

Independence Day (Travel Restrictions) 

Labor Day (Travel Restrictions) 

Alaska Day 

• Christmas Day

Additionally, oversize holiday travel restrictions are applicable to the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays. Widths greater than 10’6” traveling on all roads on the Kenai Peninsula south of Potter Weigh Station, the Parks Highway, the Glenn Highway, and the Richardson Highway are prohibited from moving during these holidays. Please refer to the Administrative Permit Manual: Oversize and Overweight Permits Section 14 for additional information.

Arizona Holiday Restrictions 2024

Holiday restrictions for over dimensional, commercial motor vehicles, apply when the following dimension are exceeded:

• 10 feet in width
• 14 feet 6 inches in height
• 10 feet in length of front overhang
• 10 feet in length of rear overhang
• 120 feet in overall vehicle length
• 250,000 pounds

Over dimensional vehicles exceeding the dimensions described above are required to shut down and not permitted to travel during the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving Day

When a holiday occurs on a Friday, transport shall stop at 12 noon on the preceding Thursday and may resume the following Monday at one-half hour before sunrise, or Monday at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport.

• When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, transport shall stop at 12 noon on the preceding Thursday and may resume the following Monday at one-half hour before sunrise, or Monday at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport.
• When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, transport shall stop at 12 noon on the preceding Friday and may resume the following Tuesday at one-half hour before sunrise, or Tuesday at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport.
• When a holiday occurs on a Monday, transport shall stop at 12 noon on the preceding Friday and may resume the following Tuesday at one-half hour before sunrise, or Tuesday at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport.
• When a holiday occurs on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, transport shall stop at 12 noon on the day before the holiday and may resume the day after the holiday at one-half hour before sunrise, or the day after the holiday at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport.

California Holiday Restrictions 2024

Vehicles Prohibited from Travel: 

Vehicles traveling on a state highway under a transportation permit, only when required to be escorted by a pilot car, are prohibited from travel as detailed below. 

This prohibition shall apply to the following Holidays: 

• New Year’s Day (January 1st) 
• Washington’s Birthday (3rd Monday in February) 
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) 
• Independence Day (4th of July) 
• Labor Day (1st Monday in September) 
• Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) 
• Christmas Day (December 25th) 

Holiday Travel Restriction Rule: From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight) the day before the Holiday and from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight) on the Holiday or days of the Holiday weekend.

 Times when travel is allowed: Travel is authorized, subject to 24/7 Policy, from 12:00 AM (midnight) or sunrise to 12:00 PM (noon) during any of the prohibited days or times listed below. 

Examples of times when travel is prohibited: 

• a) Three-day weekend with Friday Off: Travel is prohibited from 4:00 PM on the Thursday before the Holiday to 12:00 AM (midnight), Friday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Saturday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Sunday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight). 
• b) Three-day weekend with Monday Off: Travel is prohibited from 4:00 PM on the Friday before the Holiday to 12:00 AM (midnight), Saturday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Sunday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Monday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight). 
• c) Thanksgiving day Holiday: Travel is prohibited from 4:00 PM on the Wednesday before the Holiday to 12:00 AM (midnight), Thursday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Friday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Saturday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight), Sunday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight). 
• d) Weekday Holiday: Travel is prohibited from 4:00 PM the day before the Holiday to 12:00 AM (midnight) and from 12:00 PM (noon) on the day of the Holiday to 12:00 AM (midnight).
• e) Holiday is observed on Saturday or Sunday and neither Friday nor Monday is designated as a Non-working day: 24/7 Conditions shall apply.

Every year, CDOT embarks on hundreds of construction projects across the state, and that doesn’t even include the numerous maintenance activities they conduct every day to keep the highways safe. With every construction zone comes equipment, workers, and daily changes in the road and alignment you may be traveling. As a result, it’s critical you do your part to make the cone zones safe. Lower speed limits, flaggers and police enforcement are used to help keep work zones safe, but motorists still must drive responsibly to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Use these safe-driving tips when traveling through cone zones. Remember: In Colorado, the fines are doubled for most infractions in a work zone.

Expect the unexpected – Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.

Slow down – Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes.

Don’t tailgate – Keep a safe distance between your car and the car ahead of you. The most common crash in a highway work zone is a rear-end collision, so leave two car lengths between you and the car in front of you.

Be aware of constructions crews – Keep a safe distance between your vehicle, and the construction workers and their equipment.

Heed signs – The warning signs are there to help you and other drivers move safely through the work zone. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says you’ve left the work zone.

Obey flaggers – Flaggers know what’s best for moving traffic safely in the work zone. A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign; you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions.

Stay alert and minimize distractions – Dedicate your full attention to the roadway, and avoid changing radio stations or using cellphones while driving in a work zone.

Keep with the traffic flow – Help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by merging as soon as possible. Don’t drive right up to the lane closure and then try barge in.

Plan your drive – Schedule enough time to drive safely, and check radio, television and websites for traffic information. Expect delays, and leave early so you can reach your destination on time.

Be patient and stay calms – Work zones aren’t there to personally inconvenience you. Remember: The work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make your future drive better.

Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions Connecticut Oversize

Loads 13′ 6″ inch or wider and 14+’ feet high: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Holiday Restrictions: No travel on New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Movement is to stop 12:00 noon the day before a holiday until daylight the day after the holiday. NOTE: Travel time restrictions may change from year-to-year.

CONNECTICUT Holiday Restrictions 2024

The following State Holidays will be observed in the Year 2024. No oversize/overweight permit moves will be allowed on the following Holidays.

Delaware Holiday Restrictions 2024

Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions Idaho Oversize

Movement is permitted 1/2 after sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset, Monday through Sunday. Travel is permitted 24 hours a day with lighting as required on the permit. Local restrictions apply in Boise, Caldwell, Idaho Falls and other cities. Holiday travel may depend on dimensions and will referenced in the permit.

Idaho Road Conditions And Closures

The Idaho Transporation Department’s policy is to plan, design, construct, maintain and operate safe and efficient Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zones. Goals and objectives of the Idaho Transportation Department are to provide a safer environment for highway workers and the travelling public, work toward “zero deaths” in work zones, maintain or reduce project maximum travel delays stated in the construction contract, implement training programs for those involved in planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and providing Law Enforcement in work zones and managing incidents.

Don’t Be A Distracted Driver – To protect yourself, it’s important that you dedicate your full attention to the roadway while traveling in a construction zone.

Don’t Forget Special Penalties Apply – When you are in a construction zone, there is an additional $50 penalty for breaking the posted speed limit. Speeding in a construction zone is particularly dangerous since workers may be present just a few feet away from your vehicle. In addition, heavy work vehicles are unable to stop quickly. For example, a loaded 80,000 lb. tractor-trailer requires almost 50% more stopping distance than a standard passenger vehicle. Remember too that posted speed limits in construction zones assume that you are in perfect weather conditions. If the weather is poor, you may need to drive even slower. Keep your speed consistent with traffic flow and do not resume your normal driving speed until you see signs indicating that it is safe to do so.

Illinois Holiday Restrictions 2024

Indiana Holiday Restrictions 2024

The following is a list of the 2024 state holidays and the dates on which they will be observed:

Iowa Holiday Restrictions 2024

Kentucky Holiday Restrictions 2024 HOLIDAY TRAVEL There are no holiday travel restrictions in Kentucky.

Kansas Holiday Restrictions 2024

Moves are not routinely permitted 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, legal holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas) and weekends in July and August. except for equipment moving entirely within the seven northern counties.

Oversize loads may travel on the Maine Turnpike from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset (daylight hours). The total height is limited to 13’6” and total width is limited to 14’6”. For additional information, contact the Maine Turnpike Authority.

When it comes to safety on the road in Maine, the rules one should follow are the same like with other states in order to avoid crashes and fatal injuries. An average of 500 crashes occur each year in Maine work zones, resulting in several fatalities. Another 200 are injured. Workers in these areas are vulnerable to serious injury, as are vehicle occupants.

What can you do to keep Work Zones safe?

• Slow down – drive at the posted work zone speed.
• Pay attention.
• Merge as soon as safely possible when required.
• Maintain a safe following distance.
• Stay calm and be patient if there are traffic delays.
• Remember to always wear your safety belt.

Sunrise to sunset. No weekend running permitted No travel on New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Movement is to stop 12:00 noon the day before a holiday and can begin after 12:00 noon the day after the holiday. NOTE: Travel time restrictions may change from year-to-year.

Delaware Road Conditions And Closures

Work Zone Awareness Week stresses driver safety in Delaware – With warmer weather comes road construction. In light of that and with this being National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Delaware Department of Transportation and AAA Mid-Atlantic are reminding drivers about the importance of observing extra caution while traveling through work zones.

DelDOT work zone safety tips

• When you see the orange and black, be extra cautious.
• Avoid distractions.
• Don’t tailgate.
• Don’t change lanes.
• Slow down and expect the unexpected.
• Warning signs will let you know what to expect.
• Barrels or cones will delineate your path of travel.
• Flag persons will help direct you.

Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions

Permits are issued for daylight hours only (1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset, Monday through Friday. Permits shall not be issued for movement from 12:00 noon on the day preceding and continuing until daylight of the first day after the following holidays: New Year’s, Day Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day. Weekend movement is permitted for loads not exceeding 10′ in width, 14′ high, and 90′ long. This allowance is similar to other bordering state’s provisions and allows weekend movement all day on Saturday, and until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Mobile/modular homes are not eligible for weekend movement.

MARYLAND Holiday Restrictions 2024

HOLIDAY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR CONTAINERIZED CARGO PERMITS

• No moves from 9:00 PM Friday May 26, 2023 through 4:00 AM Tuesday May 30, 2023.
• No moves from 9:00 PM Monday July 3, 2023 until 4:00 AM Wednesday July 5, 2023.
• No moves from 9:00 PM Friday September 1, 2023 through 4:00 AM Tuesday September 5, 2023.

-No moves from 9:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2023 through 4:00AM Monday Nov 27, 2023

• No moves from 9:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023 through 4:00 AM Tuesday, December 26, 2023
• No moves from 9:00 PM Friday December 29, 2023, through 4:00 AM Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Minnesota Holiday Restrictions 2024

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Holiday and Summer travel restrictions apply to oversize loads or vehicles exceeding 12’6” wide; or 110’ long.

Holiday and summer travel  is not  restricted for overweight (only) loads or vehicles, unless noted on the permit.

All over-dimensional vehicles up to 12′ wide with a permit may travel from Monday morning 12:01 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday except for special exceptions. Vehicles between 12′ and 14′ wide, over 80′ but not exceeding 114′ in length and over 13′ 11″ height may travel under permit only during daylight hours (sunrise and sunset) except no travel is permitted between 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm- 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday until 12:00 pm (noon). Vehicles over 14′ wide, and/or over 115′ long may travel between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Travel prohibited on legal holidays.

Oklahoma Oversize / Overweight Regulations

Oversized loads are permitted to move only between 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. Oversized lads shall not be moved at any time on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Missouri Holiday Restrictions 2024

during specific holiday periods, oversized and/or overweight loads are not allowed to use Missouri highways.  Restriction periods begin at noon and end 30 minutes before sunrise. 

Memorial Day 2024  – May 26 through May 28

Independence Day 2024  – July 3 through July 5

Labor Day 2024  – September 1 through September 3

Thanksgiving 2024  – November 27 through December 2

Christmas 2024  – December 24 through December 26

New Year’s 2025  – December 31 through January 2

Montana Holiday Restrictions 2024

Please refer to the permit for specific holiday restrictions.

Permitted loads are allowed travel from one-half hour before Sunrise to one-half hour after Sunset, Seven (7) days a week unless restricted on the permit. Vehicles more than 12′ wide are not authorized to travel at night. Vehicles in excess of 8’6″ wide may not operate on the Kansas Turnpike at night. Movement of loads in excess of 14′ is restricted to 8:30 am to 4: 30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Loads in excess of 16′ are rarely authorized on the Kansas Turnpike.

Night movements may be permitted for loads not exceeding twelve (12) feet in width, or 150,000 pounds or 99 feet long or height exceeding 13 feet 6 inches. Local time restrictions may apply. Movement will not be allowed on Sunday, after 12:00 noon on days preceding or on the following holidays; New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, unless permitted.

April is Work Zone Awareness month

Safety comes first.

MDOT crews that work on highways undergo extensive safety training, but even this sometimes isn’t enough.

Drivers should:

Decrease speed

Obey signalization and work zone speed limits

When possible take alternate route

Significant fines for work zone violations from $250 and up

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday. Travel is restricted for all over-dimensional permit vehicles on Holidays and Long Holidays. The specific hours of restriction for each Holiday/Long Holiday will be designated on each permit.

Need to obtain a route? No

Nebraska Road Conditions

Work Zone Safety Reminders

• Drive smart in work zones!
• Don’t crowd – Most work zone crashes in Nebraska involve rear-end collisions.
• Leave 2 seconds of braking time between you and the car in front of you.
• Day and Night:

o          Turn your headlights on.

o          Pay Attention.

o          Buckle up. Safety belts only work when you use them.

Work Zone Safety for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV)

• Fatal crashes in work zones involved at least one large truck.
• Slow down, maintain extra following space, and be prepared to stop.
• Obey all work zone signs and signals.
• Scan ahead for changing traffic patterns, and be alert to vehicles entering your blind spots.
• Keep a sharp eye out for road workers and flag crews.
• Always signal and brake to give other drivers plenty of time to notice your intent.
• Driving too fast for weather or road conditions or failing to slow down for curves or ramps create risks for spills and rollovers, as well as crashes.
• Buckle up every time.

Nevada Holiday Restrictions 2024

Holidays ODVP Office is closed

• January 1 (New Year’s Day)
• Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday)
• Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday)
• Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
• July 4 (Independence Day)
• First Monday in September (Labor Day)
• Last Friday in October (Nevada Day)
• November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
• Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November (Family Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Holiday Travel Restrictions for ODVs

Note: The holiday hour restrictions as described in the above charts are in effect only during hours of high traffic volume associated with these specific holidays. The actual restricted timeframes may or may not be on the observed holiday. The chart below describes when the holiday hours, weekend hours, and hours of darkness restrictions are in effect when the observed holiday falls on different days of the week. Other common state and federal holidays are intentionally not included in this list and therefore holiday hour restrictions do not apply to them, though the normal restrictions for weekend hours and hours of darkness do apply. These restrictions correspond to WASHTO guidelines.

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, Monday through Friday. No OS/OW permit travel on weekends and New Hampshire State Holidays  (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day).

In any work zone along any road, normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.

Diamond-shaped orange warning signs are posted in advance of road construction projects. Slow down! Be alert! Pay attention to the signs!

A “flagger ahead” warning sign may be posted in the work zone. Be prepared to slow down, stop, change lanes, etc. Be prepared to obey the flagger’s directions.

When indicated, merge as soon as possible. Don’t zoom right up to the lane closure, then try to barge in.

Slow down when the signs say to. A car traveling 60 m.p.h. travels 88 feet per second. If you’re going 60 m.p.h., and you pass a sign that states, “Road Work 1,500 feet,” you’ll be in that work zone in 17 seconds.

The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear-end collision, so remember to leave two seconds of braking distance between you and the car in front of you.

Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers.

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset 7 days a week of less than 10′ wide. Until noon on Saturday and Sunday if load width is greater than 10′, up to 14′.

No movement is allowed on the following dates for loads exceeding 14’ 6” high, 80’ 0” long, and/or 10’ 0” wide in observation of the listed holidays in the State of Florida in accordance with F.A.C. 14-26 as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If any of these holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall also be observed as a holiday. If any of these holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall also be observed as a holiday.

No movement in Hillsboro and Date Counties from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Other restrictions may be imposed on the permit.

Florida Road Conditions

Drivers must slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles and work zones. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says that drivers breaking that law have caused more than 200 crashes every year.

Florida’s ‘Move Over’ law requires drivers to slow down 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit or move over a lane for emergency and utility vehicles. The crew members just want to get the job done safe and sound.

Regulatory speed signs in rural areas (interstate and non-interstate) are to be preceded by a “Reduced Speed Ahead” sign positioned as follows: Interstate (Rural) – 1000 ft. in advance; Non-Interstate (Rural) – 500 ft. in advance. Urban areas ordinarily do not require an advance sign, however, the sign may be included at the designer’s option.

An oversize permit shall not be valid for the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day and the Friday before Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and the Friday before Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the operation shall not be permitted on the following Monday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the operation shall not be permitted on the preceding Friday. Waivers to these restriction may be granted.

An oversize permit shall not be valid for the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles: during the nighttime hours of sunset to sunrise; when visibility is limited to a distance of less than 500 feet during the daylight hours of sunrise to sunset; and when hazardous road conditions exist.

Running time : Sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday (Note: overweight only can have continuous travel on Interstate and 4-lane hwys, pilot car required) Restrictions: Movement prohibited 7:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Española. Other restrictions may apply. No travel on major holidays.

A “Permit” authorizes the movement of an oversize and/or overweight vehicle for a specific time period on permissible hauling days. Special Hauling permits may also authorize the movement of Manufactured / Modular homes not included under Building Movement Permits.

A “Permissible Hauling Day” is any normal working day, Monday through Friday, during the daylight hours between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset when weather conditions are favorable. No movements are allowed on Saturdays*, Sundays or the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day or after 12 noon the day preceding Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. The day preceding means any normal working day, Monday through Fridays. No travel is allowed at night between the hours of one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise unless otherwise specified.

 *Over-dimensional and overweight moves that are within 12 feet in width, 85 feet in length, legal height, and which can maintain normal highway speeds may be authorized by permit to move from ½ hour before sunrise until 12 noon on Saturday unless such Saturday falls on a holiday set forth above. Overweight moves that are not over-dimensional and are within 125 percent of legal weight as defined by Section 385 of the new York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and which can maintain traffic flow speed, are not restricted as to times of travel or days of travel as set forth above.

Permitted vehicles may travel Monday through Saturday, sunrise to sunset. No Sunday travel without specific permit. Holiday travel prohibited for overweight (exceeding 112,000 lb.) or any overdimentions from noon the weekday before until noon on the weekday after the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

North Dakota Holiday Restrictions 2024

• Permitted movements not exceeding 16 feet in width may travel on any day, ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
• Permitted movements that are over-height and/or over-length only, may travel on any day, ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
• Permitted movements that are twelve feet in width or less, one hundred twenty feet long or less, or overweight only may travel on any day or night with proper lighting.

Ohio Holiday Restrictions 2024

Due to increased traffic on Ohio’s highways during holiday periods, the movement of oversize vehicles/loads is limited. 

Overweight only vehicles/loads may move on holidays/holiday weekends if they are traveling with a valid Special Hauling Permit. Overdimension and/or overdimension/overweight vehicles/loads may not move on the holidays/holiday weekends listed below.  

• CHRISTMAS 2023 – 12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 22 to SUNRISE on DECEMBER 26, 2023
• NEW YEAR’S DAY 2023/2024 – 12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 29, 2023 to SUNRISE on JANUARY 2, 2024
• MEMORIAL DAY – 12:00 NOON on MAY 24 to SUNRISE on MAY 28, 2024
• INDEPENDENCE DAY – 12:00 NOON on JULY 3 to SUNRISE on JULY 5, 2024
• LABOR DAY – 12:00 NOON on AUGUST 30 to SUNRISE on SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
• THANKSGIVING – 12:00 NOON on NOVEMBER 27 to SUNRISE on NOVEMBER 29, 2023
• CHRISTMAS 2024 – 12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 24 to SUNRISE on DECEMBER 26, 2023
• NEW YEAR’S DAY 2024/2025 – 12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 32, 2024 to SUNRISE on JANUARY 2, 2025

On the following holidays, movement is allowed, but the ODOT Permit Office will be closed:

• MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY – JANUARY 15, 2024
• PRESIDENTS’ DAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2024
• COLUMBUS DAY – OCTOBER 14, 2024
• VETERANS DAY (Observed)- NOVEMBER 11, 2024
• JUNETEENTH DAY – JUNE 19, 2024

The Permits office is closed these days in 2024

Jan 1, Jan 15, Feb 19, May 27, Jun 19, Jul 4, Sep 2, Oct 14, Nov 11, Nov 28, & Dec 25

Oregon Holiday Restrictions 2024

State Observed Holiday Closures

• All Commercial Vehicle Registration and Counter Services will close at 5 p.m. on the business day before the observed holiday and will reopen at 8 a.m. on the business day after the observed holiday.
• Over-Dimension Permit Services will close at 5 p.m. on the business day before the observed holiday and will reopen at 7 a.m. on the business day after the observed holiday.
• The Commercial Vehicle Tax Service Center will close at 6 p.m. on the business day before the observed holiday and will reopen at 6 a.m. on the business day after the observed holiday.

Travel is permitted during daylight hours from sunrise to sunset, Saturday from sunrise until noon. Travel not permitted on Sunday, or the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Except during the holiday periods listed above, movement under permit in urbanized areas is authorized 7 days a week only during the following time periods: 3 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 p.m. to sunset, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Fort Pitt, Squirrel Hill or Liberty Tunnels in Allegheny County.

No moves are authorized unless otherwise noted from sunset on Friday to sunrise on Monday or the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is also restricted as a holiday; and if the holiday falls on Saturday, the previous Friday is restricted as a holiday after 12:00 noon. If a holiday falls during the week, travel is allowed up to 12:00 noon on the day before the holiday.

SOUTH CAROLINA Holiday Restrictions 2024

PERMIT OFFICE CLOSURES:

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 15 PRESIDENT’S DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY FRIDAY, MAY 10 MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 27

INDEPENDENCE DAY THURSDAY, JULY 4

LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

VETERANS DAY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

THURSDAY, DECMEBER 26

NEW YEARS DAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025

**TRAVEL IS PROHIBITED ON THE DAY OF THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: **

NEW YEAR’S DAY JANUARY 1

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 27

INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4

LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2

THANKSGIVING DAY NOVEMBER 28

CHRISTMAS DAY DECEMBER 25

Movement permitted one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday. Loads that are only overweight may operate 24/7. Loads not exceeding 10′ wide, 14’6″ high, 110′ overall length may travel on interstate highways continuously.

Tennessee Holiday Restrictions 2024

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday. Loads not exceeding 10′ wide, legal height (14′) or 100′ long with legal front and rear overhang may travel at night on Interstate system only. Overweight only may have continuous movement. City/county curfew times are listed on permit. Travel allowed on major holidays depending on dimensions.

Travel is prohibited for loads in excess of 10′ wide, 105′ OAL, and 14′ high during the following holidays: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day. Holiday travel restricted: (1) Monday Holiday: travel prohibited 2:00 pm the Friday before until daylight Tuesday. (2) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Holiday: travel prohibited 2:00 pm the day before until daylight the day after. (3) Friday Holiday: travel prohibited 2:00 pm Thursday until daylight the following Monday. (“Daylight = 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset) Nighttime travel generally permitted. Restrictions will be on permit.

Virginia Holiday Restrictions 2024

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages customers to take advantage of convenient time-saving online services especially when full-service customer service centers are closed. DMV offices will be closed on the following days for state holidays and observances this year: 

• January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• February 19: George Washington Day
• May 27: Memorial Day
• June 19: Juneteenth
• July 4: Independence Day 
• September 2: Labor Day
• October 14: Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day
• November 5: Election Day
• November 11: Veterans Day (observed)

One half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, vehicle/loads not exceeding 12′ wide, 14’6″ high and 105′ long, including legal overhangs, may run at night with proper lighting defined by Federal Regulations 49 CFR 393.11 Monday through Friday time/width curfew restrictions for the vicinities of Seattle-Everett, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver and Kelso are listed on the Commuter Curfew Hours sheet which accompanies permits. Movement on state highways is restricted on the holidays of New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and commencing at noon of the day preceding said holidays

    West Virginia Holiday Restrictions 2024

High Travel Days Date Restriction

Memorial Day Saturday, May 28, 2022 through Monday, May 30, 2022

Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2022

Labor Day Saturday September 3, 2022 through Monday, September 5, 2022

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2022

Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 2022

New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1, 2023

Oversize loads are not allowed to travel from sunset to sunrise.

Event Restrictions – No Over dimensional travel between sunrise of the first date until sunset of the last date.

West Virginia University football games – No travel in Monongalia, Marion, Harrison and Preston Counties on the day of home games.

Pioneer Days Festival – No travel in Marlinton (Pocahontas County) on July 7 –9, 2022 **

State Fair – No travel on US219 from I64 to Ronceverte (Greenbrier County) on August 11 – 20, 2022 Treasure Mountain Festival – No travel in Franklin (Pendleton County) on September 15 – 18, 2022 ** Forest Festival – No travel in Elkins (Randolph County) on October 1 – October 9, 2022 **

Bridge Day – No travel on US 19 between US 60 and Oak Hill (Fayette County) on October 15, 2022

** Dates subject to change Other Restrictions

School Bus Hours – No travel allowed Monday through Friday on two lane highways for escorted vehicles from 7 AM to 9 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM from August 10, 2022 through June 7, 2023.

Charleston Area – No travel allowed for escorted vehicles from 7 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM during daylight savings time. During Eastern Standard Time, travel is allowed only from 9 AM to 4 PM. Charleston area includes I64 between Exit 39 and Exit 85, I77 between Exit 106 and Exit 85, US119 from Ruth to I64, and all other routes within 5 miles of the Charleston City Limits.

For vehicles/loads not exceeding 12′ wide, 13′ 6″ high, or 150′ long: No hours of operation restrictions in 67. Travel in Columbia, Dane, Milwaukee, Rock or Waukesha counties, operation restricted: 4 pm and 8 pm on Sunday and 4 pm and 8 pm Friday between the 4th Friday in May and Labor Day. Vehicle /load dimensions exceeding the above may not be operated (1) during hours of darkness, (2) between 4 pm and 8 pm on Fridays 4th Friday in May and Labor Day, (3) noon Saturday to sunrise Sunday, and (4) 4 pm and 8 pm on Sunday. Other restrictions apply to Milwaukee County Expressway.

Movement of any oversize load shall be made only during daylight hours, except for the following: (1) a permitted combination unit that does not exceed 110′. (2) a single unit that does not exceed 75′, (3) a load not exceeding 10′ wide on Interstate highways only, and (4) escorted vehicle/loads , more than 10′ wide on interstates; more that 8,5′ on primary or secondary roads. Additional restrictions apply to vehicle/loads in excess of 18′.

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