Escort and pilot vehicles
Pilot vehicles play an important road safety role in the movement of oversize vehicles on Victorian roads.
For information on pilot and escort resource requirements it should be noted that this is dependent on risk based on:
- vehicle and load width and length
- location of movement
- traffic variations and density, and
- other associated risk profiles
For a basic guide, download the pilot and escort graph [PDF 184 Kb].
The chart has been amended to reflect industry practices and to aid the safe and efficient movement of these loads. The chart also reduces red tape by streamlining the permit application and escort booking process.
For mountainous areas, the pilot and escort requirements may vary depending on the unique characteristics of the route. Please refer to the Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas document [PDF 375Kb].
If you require VicRoads TSS services such as escorts or inspection of vehicles and loads, please see VicRoads escort services & charges.
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Drivers of pilot vehicles are trained and certified to accompany oversize vehicles and control traffic where necessary.
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VicRoads Transport Safety Services (TSS) provides escorts for over-dimensional vehicles and inspect vehicles and loads.
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Vehicle mounted Variable Message Signs (VMS) are sometimes required to be used to comply with slow downs over major road infrastructure as stipulated in a VicRoads Oversize Overmass Vehicle Permit.