All oversize loads entering the City of Kenton must conform to the requirements set by the Ohio Department of Transportation.

In general, any vehicle over 10 feet in width, 15 feet in height, and within the C-3 weight class should obtain an oversize load permit from the Kenton Public Works Department.

Additionally, loads exceeding 12 feet in length must be escorted by a police officer or certified escort driver, as specified by the Ohio Revised Code.

In Kenton, escort vehicles are required for all oversize loads exceeding 12 feet in length or 10 feet in width. Additional requirements include a minimum of 30 minutes' advance notice to the Kenton Police Department.

The fee for police escorts is $100 per hour, with a minimum charge of two hours.

To apply for an oversize load permit in Kenton, please visit the City's website at [www.kentonoh.gov](http://www.kentonoh.gov) or call (419) 673-1433 to schedule a permit application.

The Kenton Public Works Department requires applicants to provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1 million.

In Kenton, there are no time-of-day restrictions for oversize loads. However, loads traveling through the city's downtown area between 7:00 am and 9:00 am Monday-Friday may be subject to a temporary traffic diversion.

The City of Kenton has seasonal restrictions in place during winter months (December 1st - March 31st) for oversize loads exceeding 12 feet in length or width.

The standard permit fee for an oversize load in Kenton is $500, with additional fees based on route complexity: $100 per mile for routes within the city limits and $200 per mile for routes outside the city limits.

Fees are waived for non-profit organizations and government entities providing proof of charitable or official business purposes.