The state of Indiana has released information on an important update to the validity periods for single-trip Oversize/ Overweight (OSOW) Permits. These changes are part of Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 179 (2026), which amends Indiana Code (IC) 9-20-6-2 and takes effect July 1, 2026.
What Is Changing?
Effective July 1, 2026, the following validity periods will apply to all newly issued single-trip OSOW permits:
- Standard single-trip permits will be valid for five days from the date of issuance.
- If the permitted vehicle and load require a law enforcement escort, the permit will be valid for 10 days from the date of issuance.
These changes are specifically outlined in Section 16 of SEA 179 amending IC 9-20-6-2(c)(1).
Note: These updates only apply to single-trip permits. Other permit durations (30 days, 90 days, or annual) remain unchanged.
Operational Reminder
Operational hours remain restricted to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, as stated in IC 9-20-6-2(b).
These updated validity periods apply to all single-trip OSOW permits issued on or after July 1, 2026.
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