Maximum Legal Vehicles and Loads

Maximum Legal Vehicles and Loads

Vehicles or loads exceeding the maximum height, width, and/or length as specified by State laws and County codes.

Authorized extra-legal vehicle traveling on Mariposa County roads 

All extra-legal loads traveling on County roads are required to obtain a special permit which allows operation or movement of a vehicle, a combination of vehicles, or special mobile equipment of a size or weight (fixed loads) that exceeds maximums specified by State laws and County codes. County of Mariposa Resolution No. 71-59 authorizes Mariposa County Public Works to issue such permits.

Obtaining a permit for extra-legal vehicles and loads

Apply for a County of Mariposa transportation permit by visiting the Development Services Permit Center: https://mariposacountyca-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home

Call Public Works at (209) 966-5356 to inquire about transportation permit applications. Permit fees must be paid for at the same time the permit is issued. Permit fees are paid through credit card submission in the Development Services Permit Center portal.  Permits may be used only on the vehicle to which it have been issued. 

Possession of Permit

  • Permits for extra-legal vehicles moving on County roads must be in the vehicle at all times.
  • The permit must be available for inspection by any police officer, or any employee charged with the care or protection of County roads.
  • Permits are valid only on the specific roads that are identified on the permit.
  • Permits may be used only on the vehicle for which they are valid.

More Information

Transportation Permit - Apply Here

Weight Limits on County Roads

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