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Oversize Load Travel Restrictions

Curfews, weekend and holiday rules by state
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updated
September 2026

Daylight & night travel

Most states restrict oversize moves to daylight hours, half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset — with tighter windows in metro areas and full shutdowns around major holidays. Plan your legal move windows before you commit to delivery dates.

12 AM
Sunrise −30 min
Sunset +30 min
12 AM
Legal travel window
Typical daylight-only rule — half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. Night moves need a permit that says so.

Night & weekend rules by state

State
Night travel
Weekends
Major holidays
California
Restricted
Limited by dimension
No travel
Arizona
Permit-specific
Allowed (typ.)
No travel
Texas
Restricted
Allowed (typ.)
No travel
Summary for planning — curfew tables vary by route and dimension. The permit always governs.

Holiday shutdowns

Most states bar oversize travel around major holidays — typically from noon the day before through noon the day after. Exact windows print on the permit.

New Year's Day
No travel — typ. window
Memorial Day
No travel — typ. window
Independence Day
No travel — typ. window
Labor Day
No travel — typ. window
Thanksgiving
No travel — typ. window
Christmas
No travel — typ. window

Metro curfews

Los Angeles
No travel 6–9 AM & 3–7 PM weekdays (typ.)
Phoenix
Rush-hour curfews on permit routes (typ.)
Las Vegas
Resort-corridor and rush-hour limits (typ.)

Frequently asked questions

Can oversize loads travel at night?

Some states allow it for moderate dimensions on approved routes; most restrict wide loads to daylight. Your permit lists the exact window.

Are weekends always restricted?

No — many states allow weekend travel for smaller oversize loads. Bigger dimensions tighten the rules fast.

Do cities add their own curfews?

Yes — metro areas layer rush-hour curfews on top of state rules. We flag them in route planning before you commit delivery dates.

Related resources
Oversized Load Regulations
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Pilot Car & Escort Rules
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Trip & Fuel Permit Guide
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