CA · CTPS / CalRoute · In-house
California Oversize / Overweight Permits
Most complex commuter-restriction regime in the US. Curfew windows cover the LA basin, Bay Area, and San Diego corridors; many loads cannot move at all during weekday peaks. CTPS does not auto-route many cases — expect human review for non-routine loads.
At a glance
Fast facts. The official portal is the final word.
Base fee
$90 base (single trip; additional fees by axle weight / dimensions)
Turnaround
Hours to multiple business days depending on complexity and route review needs.
Auto-issue
Routine in-spec loads can auto-issue; most non-routine loads route to manual review.
Pilot car / escort pattern
General thresholds. Route-specific rules can be stricter — verify at filing.
Pilot car thresholds vary by route class. General trigger: width above ~12 ft, height above ~14′6″, or length above ~100 ft. CHP escort required for many superloads.
Holiday & curfew pattern
When you can't move. Always confirm the exact calendar with the state at filing.
Federal holidays plus extensive weekday commuter curfews in LA, Bay Area, and San Diego metros. Many oversize loads restricted to weekend and overnight travel only.
Common gotchas
The things drivers consistently get tripped up on.
Bay Bridge and major LA freeway segments have strict commuter-hour bans.
Caltrans uses route-specific restrictions — the same dimensions may permit on I-5 and not on I-580.
Official sources
File and verify here.
Other states in the directory
Most superloads cross state lines. Check each transit state separately.