Permits
New Mexico oversize permits are valid for five days. New Mexico permits can also be purchased at Ports of Entry provided the size of the load does not require a bridge check or route survey.
Operating Time
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, Monday through Saturday. If overweight only, continuous travel is allowed. Continuous travel is allowed if not exceeding 10′ wide, 14′-6″ high, 120′ long and/or 140,000 lbs.
Restricted Travel
[Detailed restricted travel information]
Legal Dimensions
Length: [Detailed length information]
Width: 8′-6″
Height: 14′
Weight: 80,000 Gross
Single – 21,600
Tandem – 34,320 10′ Spread – 39,000
Tridem – Depends on spacings
Routine Permit Limits
Length: Depends on routes.
Width: Depends on routes.
Height: Depends on routes. 15′-6″ needs a route survey; 18′ needs utility surveys and clearance from municipal and local authorities.
Weight: [Detailed weight information]
Escorts
Length: [Detailed length escort information]
Width: [Detailed width escort information]
Height: Over 16′ – one escort and route survey (some routes may require route survey for lower heights)
Miscellaneous
[Detailed miscellaneous information]
Signs, Flags & Lights
“Oversize Load” or “Wide Load” signs required on front of towing unit and on rear of load for any oversize, overweight or overweight only load. Red flags at least 12″ square must be affixed to front right and left sides of towing unit and to each corner of the load. Towing vehicles pulling oversize loads that exceed 12′ wide may display an amber rotating flashing beacon atop the cab.
