Traffic escorts must be obtained before escorts are scheduled. Seattle Transportation CVEO traffic escorts must be scheduled 12-48 hours in advance of a given move. Validation numbers are not granted for state permitted vehicles to travel into the Downtown Traffic Control Zone when vehicles are longer than 30 feet. Entering this area requires a special one-day permit that is available from Seattle Transportation Traffic Permits. Restrictions in this highly-congested area are necessary for traffic management.
Special permission is required.
Special permits must be obtained for any movement in this area. The following information indicates the operational requirements that must be satisfied before permits or validation numbers are issued for movement on streets within the City of Seattle. Single-axle weight shall not exceed 20,000 pounds. Dual-axle weight shall not exceed 34,000 pounds. When load height exceeds the legal limit, it becomes the responsibility of the permit holder to check all underpasses, bridges, overhead wires or any other structures for impaired vertical clearance, and to bypass or arrange clearance at such locations.