Georgia Oversize Load Signs, Flags And Lights

What Does Georgia DPS Say About Sign Size?

The DPS Permit Types page specifies OVERSIZE LOAD on a sign at least 6 feet wide by 1 foot tall, with black letters at least 8 inches high and 4 inches wide on yellow or orange. It directs one on the towing vehicle’s front and one at the trailer’s rear, plus required front/rear escort signs.

Check letter width when ordering. A seller may describe letter height prominently while leaving the width unspecified. Compare the installed rear sign with the freight’s outline so an overhang does not hide the message from the following traffic.

What Georgia Load-Flag Detail Is Easy To Miss?

DPS specifies red flags 18 inches square on all four corners and all extremities.

An extra projection can create a marking point beyond the basic four-corner layout. On machinery, identify exposed attachments, counterweights and buckets after the transport configuration is fixed. Do not assume an orange flag accepted on a previous trip satisfies this page’s red-flag wording.

What Extra Sign Applies To Mobile Homes?

The same DPS page requires mobile homes to carry mover identification showing the mover’s name and telephone number, legible from 50 feet. It also says oversize warning signs are removed when the load/vehicle is legal.

Treat company identification as a different item from the OVERSIZE LOAD banner. A roof banner does not communicate the business details, and a truck-door logo may not meet the specified mobile-home display. Include the return configuration in the dispatch conversation rather than automatically leaving the warning equipment exposed.

Where Should Georgia Warning-Light Questions Be Resolved?

The DPS page has a separate escort table that uses rear escort/amber-light alternatives for some specific size and road classes. Its sign-and-flag paragraphs are not a complete lamp specification.

Identify the row that actually applies, then read the current permit’s equipment conditions. Do not interpret a rear-light alternative in one width/length band as a general substitute for an escort on every Georgia road. The route and highway type matter. Use the official GDOT/GAPROS resources for the movement and ask for clarification when the assigned escort arrangement is unclear.

How Can RouteAll Help With This Movement?

Use RouteAll to review the Georgia permit’s extracted roads with the crew before departure. Keep the applicable escort or amber-light instruction with the original permit. RouteAll does not determine sign-letter width, inspect the red flags or turn a limited light alternative into permission for a different highway. Get RouteAll For Permit Route Review.

Before You Roll

Measure height and width of the letters, check front/rear displays and red flags, and confirm identification if moving a mobile home. Resolve the route-specific escort/light decision with the current permit. Recheck the warning equipment before a legal return movement.