Missouri Class E Driver's License Information
1. The maximum height of any vehicle outside of a commercial zone on
designated highways plus 10 miles therefrom: 14 feet
2. The maximum height of any vehicle in a commercial zone: 15 feet
3. The maximum height on all other highways: 13 1/2 feet
4. Maximum width of any vehicle: 8 1/2 feet
5. Capacity to be a commercial zone: Commercial zones exist only in cities with
a population of 75,000 or more.
6. Commercial zone: The commercial zone is one mile beyond the city limits, plus
one mile for every 50,000 residents or portion thereof, except for a few cities. 7.
The commercial zone for St. Louis: Extends 18 miles beyond the city limits.
8. The commercial zone for Kansas City: Extends 12 miles beyond the city limits
and includes the city of Herrisonville.
9. The commerical zones for Springfield, St. Joseph, and Columbia: Extend
only 2 miles beyond the city limits.
10. Maximum length for any single vehicle: 45 feet
11. Maximum length for any bus or trackless trolley coach not including one
foot in front and back for safety bumper: 45 feet
12. Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and
certain designated highways the length of the semi-trailer (no overall
maximum length, includes load).: 53 feet
13. Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other roads: 60
feet
14. Maximum length of truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and trailer combinations
(double bottoms) upon interstates and certain designated highways the
length of the semi-trailer (no overall maximum length): 28 feet
15. Maximum length of truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and trailer combinations
(double bottoms) upon all other roads: 65 feet
16. Maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of
vehicles upon interstates and certain primary highways: 65 feet
17. Maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of
vehicles upon all other roads: 55 feet
18. Maximum length of Automobile Transporters and Boat Transporters
including Conventional 5th Wheel and Stingersteered: 75 feet (for
combination unit plus 3 feet front to 4 feet overhang)
19. Maximum length of Driveaway Saddle Mount Combinations (Double or
Triple on interstate and designated highways): 97 feet
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20. Motor vehicle carriers may carry loads that extend beyond their legal
length limits, but loads must not extend more than 3 feet beyond the front
or 4 feet beyond the rear of the vehicle.: True
21. Exemptions from size limits (excluding interstate highways): 1. Farm
machinery driven occasionally for short distances
2. Vehicles temporarily transporting farm machinery.
3. Implement dealers delivering or moving farm machinery for repair.
4. Vehicles temporarily transporting road-making machines or road materials.
5. Vehicles towing disabled vehicles for repair on highways
22. Weight limitations (without special permit): A bridge's weight limit may
differ from the road's weight limit. If the bridge has a different weight limit, the limit
will be posted.
23. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on interstates: 20,000 lbs
24. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed in a commercial zone:
22,400 lbs
25. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on all other routes: 22,000
lbs
26. Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on interstates: 34,000 lbs
27. Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on all other routes:
36,000 lbs
28. The maximum gross weight allowed depends on the distance from the first
to the last axle. How does one determine the max gross weight allowed in
a commercial zone?: Multiply the number of axles by 22,400 lbs.
29. 80,000 lbs of maximum gross weight is allowed on all highways in
Missouri except where?: Where bridge structures are posted with lesser
weight limits.
30. Max gross weight allowed on interstates, primary and other designated
highways: 80,000 lbs
31. You may apply for an over-dimension or overweight permit: True
32. To receive an oversize or overweight permit:: 1. The load on your vehicle
must be non-reducible
2. You must have property damage and bodily injury liability insurance
3. You must pay a permit fee
33. The Missouri Vehicle Route Map is available from: The Missouri
Department of Transportation
34. The Missouri Vehicle Route Map: Shows the routes on which the larger and
heavier trucks are allowed to travel as specified by state statute.
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1. The maximum height of any vehicle outside of a commercial zone on
designated highways plus 10 miles therefrom: 14 feet
2. The maximum height of any vehicle in a commercial zone: 15 feet
3. The maximum height on all other highways: 13 1/2 feet
4. Maximum width of any vehicle: 8 1/2 feet
5. Capacity to be a commercial zone: Commercial zones exist only in cities with
a population of 75,000 or more.
6. Commercial zone: The commercial zone is one mile beyond the city limits, plus
one mile for every 50,000 residents or portion thereof, except for a few cities. 7.
The commercial zone for St. Louis: Extends 18 miles beyond the city limits.
8. The commercial zone for Kansas City: Extends 12 miles beyond the city limits
and includes the city of Herrisonville.
9. The commerical zones for Springfield, St. Joseph, and Columbia: Extend
only 2 miles beyond the city limits.
10. Maximum length for any single vehicle: 45 feet
11. Maximum length for any bus or trackless trolley coach not including one
foot in front and back for safety bumper: 45 feet
12. Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and
certain designated highways the length of the semi-trailer (no overall
maximum length, includes load).: 53 feet
13. Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other roads: 60
feet
14. Maximum length of truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and trailer combinations
(double bottoms) upon interstates and certain designated highways the
length of the semi-trailer (no overall maximum length): 28 feet
15. Maximum length of truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and trailer combinations
(double bottoms) upon all other roads: 65 feet
16. Maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of
vehicles upon interstates and certain primary highways: 65 feet
17. Maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of
vehicles upon all other roads: 55 feet
18. Maximum length of Automobile Transporters and Boat Transporters
including Conventional 5th Wheel and Stingersteered: 75 feet (for
combination unit plus 3 feet front to 4 feet overhang)
19. Maximum length of Driveaway Saddle Mount Combinations (Double or
Triple on interstate and designated highways): 97 feet
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20. Motor vehicle carriers may carry loads that extend beyond their legal
length limits, but loads must not extend more than 3 feet beyond the front
or 4 feet beyond the rear of the vehicle.: True
21. Exemptions from size limits (excluding interstate highways): 1. Farm
machinery driven occasionally for short distances
2. Vehicles temporarily transporting farm machinery.
3. Implement dealers delivering or moving farm machinery for repair.
4. Vehicles temporarily transporting road-making machines or road materials.
5. Vehicles towing disabled vehicles for repair on highways
22. Weight limitations (without special permit): A bridge's weight limit may
differ from the road's weight limit. If the bridge has a different weight limit, the limit
will be posted.
23. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on interstates: 20,000 lbs
24. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed in a commercial zone:
22,400 lbs
25. Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on all other routes: 22,000
lbs
26. Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on interstates: 34,000 lbs
27. Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on all other routes:
36,000 lbs
28. The maximum gross weight allowed depends on the distance from the first
to the last axle. How does one determine the max gross weight allowed in
a commercial zone?: Multiply the number of axles by 22,400 lbs.
29. 80,000 lbs of maximum gross weight is allowed on all highways in
Missouri except where?: Where bridge structures are posted with lesser
weight limits.
30. Max gross weight allowed on interstates, primary and other designated
highways: 80,000 lbs
31. You may apply for an over-dimension or overweight permit: True
32. To receive an oversize or overweight permit:: 1. The load on your vehicle
must be non-reducible
2. You must have property damage and bodily injury liability insurance
3. You must pay a permit fee
33. The Missouri Vehicle Route Map is available from: The Missouri
Department of Transportation
34. The Missouri Vehicle Route Map: Shows the routes on which the larger and
heavier trucks are allowed to travel as specified by state statute.
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