2022 New York Winter Frost/spring Thaw Laws and Seasonal Weight Restrictions

Our research has turned up very little about New York state frost and thaw laws. Since a special permit is required in order to move a shipment the NYDOT determines the required route or denies the request until a later date. This makes projection for logistics providers difficult. However you may wish to visit their website: https://www.dot.ny.gov/nypermits/special-hauling-permits

Overweight Restrictions in New York

We strongly suggest contacting them via phone:

Central Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st floor, Albany, NY 12232 (888) 783-1685
Region 2 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501-2869 (315) 793-2356
Region 3 333 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-1466 (315) 428-4388
Region 4 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623-3161 (585) 272-3470
Region 5 100 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-3088 (716) 847-3271
Region 6 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843 (607) 324-8514
Region 7 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601-3784 (315) 785-2325
Region 8 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2594 (845) 437-3331
Region 9 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-3200 (607) 721-8082
Region 10 Veteran’s Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11787-5518 (631) 952-6020

Oversize Restrictions in New York

There are no restrictions (we are aware of) for oversize loads during the winter and spring thaw months. This is not to suggest that no maximums will be imposed at any given time. Be sure to check with the NY DOT load permitting office for clarification if you plan on transporting a oversize object during the winter and spring seasons.

See also:

Tire chain laws.
Federal bridge formula.