Oversize/Overweight Load Flags/Banners/Signs/Lights Requirements for
Arkansas
Oversize Banner:
Present a legible sign with the inscription "OVERSIZE LOAD" on both the front
and back. These signs must be crafted from durable materials, with
specifications as follows:
- Size: Not explicitly specified
- Letters: 10 inches in height, with a 2-inch stroke
- Background: Yellow
Flag Requirements:
Attach 18-inch flags in red or fluorescent orange at all four corners of the
load.
Flags, Lights, and Banners:
- For any combination or shipment exceeding legal dimensions,
proper marking is essential. Display "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs on the front
of the combination and the rear of the load. Additionally, square
18-inch safety flags in red or orange must be positioned on the front of
the power unit and rear corners of the load.
- Night movement is generally prohibited; however, specific
lighting requirements can be found in the permit. Heavy haul shipments
may have exemptions from displaying signs, but the permit should be
consulted for confirmation.
Travel Time Restrictions for Overdimensional and Overweight Loads in
Arkansas
- Permits are granted for travel during daylight hours only.
- Oversized movement is prohibited in the Greater Little Rock area
on Interstate 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- No permits are issued for movement on holidays: New Year's Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and
Christmas Day.
- Movement on weekends following a Friday or preceding a Monday is
not allowed if a holiday is observed on Monday or Friday.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Washington’s Birthday
- Independence Day
- Columbus Day
- Labor Day
- Confederate Memorial Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Jefferson Davis’ Birthday
- Christmas Day
- Veteran’s Day