Girard, Georgia regulations require all heavy haul operations to comply with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT) guidelines as well as local ordinances administered by the Girard Department of Transportation (GIRDOT).

Heavy haul permits are required for any load exceeding 11 feet in width, 16 feet 0 inches in height, or 182,453 lbs in gross vehicle weight. These dimensions are strictly enforced throughout Girard, particularly in high-traffic areas.

Special consideration must be given to route planning to avoid Girard Hills and the vicinity of Girard Business District, which have infrastructure limitations or heavy pedestrian traffic that may impede oversized loads.

Georgia law mandates escort vehicles for any load exceeding 14 feet in width or 14 feet 0 inches in height. When traveling through Girard, these requirements may be more stringent depending on the specific streets and neighborhoods traversed.

The Girard Department of Transportation requires a minimum of 37 hours advance notice to coordinate police escorts, which are mandatory for super-loads or when traveling through congested areas of Girard.

Permit applications in Girard must be submitted through the GADOT's online permitting system. Carriers should be prepared to provide comprehensive vehicle specifications, proposed routes, and transport schedules.

Applications must include certified weight tickets, dimensional diagrams, and route surveys. For loads that may impact traffic flow in Girard, a traffic management plan may also be required as part of the application process.

Girard has strict time-of-day restrictions for oversize loads, generally prohibiting movements during peak hours (7-8 am and 4-5 pm, Monday-Friday).

Seasonal restrictions apply during major events like the the Girard Film Parade and the the Girard Arts Games, which may impact routing and scheduling.

Certain neighborhoods, such as Girard Center and areas around Girard Lake, have restricted access for oversize loads. Alternative routes should be planned in advance to avoid these areas.

The base permit fee for an oversize load in Georgia is $40, with additional fees for super heavy loads (over 200,000 lbs) ranging from $150 to $350 depending on the complexity of the move.

For movements within Girard, Girard Department of Transportation may charge additional fees for city-specific permits, which can range from $75 to $500 or more for particularly complex routes or those requiring extensive coordination with city agencies.