Route & commercial vehicle restrictions

Restrictions and requirements for oversize and overweight commercial vehicles operating on Washington state roadways. Commercial vehicle drivers are responsible for verifying route restrictions, overhead height clearances, and other requirements.

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  • Oversize restrictions
  • Night closures
  • Lane closures

Bridge clearance

Check for restrictions and overhead clearance on your route.

Current restrictions

Restrictions for oversize/overweight vehicles on state roadways, bridges and structures.

Commercial vehicle chain requirements

All vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW shall carry a minimum of 2 extra chains for use in the event that road conditions require the use of more chains or that chains in use are broken or otherwise made useless, WAC 204-24-050 (2) (f).

Curfew hours & holiday restrictions

Days when travel is restricted: Vehicles operating under special permit for overweight/over dimensional, except as provided for in Washington Administrative Code (WAC 468-38-075), may be restricted from the state highways on the holidays.

Emergency vehicles posted bridge restrictions

Emergency vehicles posted bridge restrictions list for Emergency Vehicles that are above the listed limits for posted bridges and structures.

Contact information

Commercial Vehicle Services
Permit information
CVSpermits@wsdot.wa.gov
360-704-6340

Winter driving tips

Traction tires are a special type of tire

manufactured with at least 1/8 of an inch tread. Traction tires are usually marked with a mountain/snowflake symbol, the letters M+S or “All Season.”

Carry chains, practice before leaving

Requiring chains keeps traffic moving during storms rather than closing a pass or roadway.

Prep your car. Fill up your gas tank,

pack jumper cables, ice scraper, warm clothing, snacks and water.