- January 7, 2002: Letter to all Transportation Permits Applicants (pdf)
- June 27, 2001: Letter to all Transportation Permits Applicants (pdf)
- Holiday Information 2011 (pdf)
- Holiday Information 2012 (pdf)
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Transportation Permits
What we do:
The Department of Transportation has the discretionary authority to issue special permits for the movement of vehicles/loads exceeding statutory limitations on the size, weight, and loading of vehicles contained in Division 15 of the California Vehicle Code. Requests for such special permits requires the completion of and application for a Transportation Permit.
The Transportation Permits Branch is responsible for the administration of the Transportation Permit program through the uniform issuance of Transportation Permits.
BAY BRIDGE CLOSURE!!! WESTBOUND DECK ONLY, PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND -- The upper westbound deck of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on I-80 will be closed to all traffic from 8:00 pm Friday, February 17 to 5:00 am Tuesday, February 21. (The eastbound lower deck will remain open.) The westbound closure is required during construction of a slight detour at the toll plaza in preparation for bridge construction. See the State route detour map and more details at: Bay Bridge Closure Fact Sheet and the Bay Bridge Closure Press Release. Also visit these websites: BayBridgeInfo.org and 511.org. |
Consolidation of Transportation Permits Offices
Beginning Monday, November 21, 2011, please contact the Transportation Permits Office (in Sacramento) for all permit-related questions and activities.
The centralized transportation permit office will be located at:
Transportation Permits Office
1823 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811-7119
Main number: (916) 322-1297
The contact information is the following:
Permit Type |
Phone |
Fax |
| Single Trip (Faxed) | (916) 322-1297 | (916) 322-4966 |
| STARS | (916) 322-1297 | (916) 322-6664 |
| Variance | (916) 322-4116 | (916) 322-1505 |
| Annual or Repetitive | (916) 322-4958 | (916) 445-0469 |
Caltrans appreciates your patience, support, and cooperation as we transition from two offices into one.
Related documents:
- TRAVEL ALERT: **PERMANENT TRUCK BAN ON SR 2** Rte 2 between I-210 (City of La Canada Flintridge) and County Route N4 (Big Pines Highway).
- BAY BRIDGE NOW OPEN. SEE DISTRICT 4 WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
- EMERGENCY CLOSURE:
- 02-20-2012 Weekly Short Term Restrictions Update for Annual Permit Holders (pdf)
- 02-13-2012 Weekly Short Term Restrictions Update for Annual Permit Holders (pdf)
- Request for Policy Exception (pdf)
- Request for Equipment Review (pdf)
- Route Classification Checklist (pdf)
- Route Classification Guide (pdf)
- Red Route Summary Table Revision Checklist (pdf)
Forms to Change Clearances or Bridge Weight Rating:
(forms can be filled out electronically using Adobe Acrobat)
- TR-0019: Notice of Change of Clearance or Bridge Weight Rating -- Divided Highway (Revised 12/2011) (pdf)
- TR-0029: Notice of Change of Clearance or Bridge Weight Rating -- Non-Divided Highway (Revised 12/2011) (pdf)
- TR-0020: Notice of Change in Vertical or Horizontal Clearance (Revised 12/2011) (pdf)
Policy Clarification Notice: Platform Trailers and Repetitive Permits:
Over the last couple of years, there seems to be some confusion about the application on two of the California Department of Transportation’s (Department’s) policies: use of platform trailers and Repetitive Permit. The following is provided to clarify these policies and ensure consistent interpretation and application.
Platform Trailers
The California Department of Transportation’s long standing policy is conventional trailers must be used when possible on California highways. This policy was discussed and agreed to by representatives of the trucking industry through the Caltrans Advisory Committee (CAC), more than 10 years ago.
However, platform trailers may be allowed only as the last resort in situations where conventional hauling equipment cannot be used. Approval to use platform type trailers requires a policy exemption. The customer is responsible for explaining why conventional hauling equipment cannot be used and providing supporting documentation.
Policy exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis. If an exemption to use platform trailers is approved, the customer will be required to mitigate the impacts that platform trailers may have on California highways. This may include the following costs:
- Perform and assess current roadway condition (e.g. coring sample)
- Provide pavement analysis (stamped by a registered civil engineer)
- Provide restitution for the reduction in pavement service-life
- Provide protection for highway and bridge facilities (e.g. steel plating, blanket of asphalt concrete, etc…)
- Provide monitoring of pavement conditions during the move
- Restore state facilities to pre-move condition
To request a policy exemption, please refer to the following link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/permits/pdf_documents/policy/excreqchk.pdf.
All requests must be supported with documentation detailing or outlining the steps that the customer has taken to comply with California’s laws and the Department’s oversize and overweight policies.
Repetitive Permit
Repetitive permits are not available for variance loads.
Repetitive permits are available for vehicles or vehicle-combinations hauling a load with the following dimensions:
Height = 14' - 6" max.
Width = 12' - 0" max.
Length = 90' - 0" max.
Repetitive permits with load(s) are valid for one-way travel only. A separate permit might be required for the unladen return trip if the vehicle is extralegal in length.
Repetitive permits are valid for 90 days, and may be renewed after expiration.
Contact Permits staff for questions about transportation permits.
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Revised 02/17/12.