Prairie View, Texas regulations require all heavy haul operations to comply with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) guidelines as well as local ordinances administered by the Prairie View Department of Transportation (PRADOT).

Heavy haul permits are required for any load exceeding 13 feet in width, 14 feet 6 inches in height, or 254,576 lbs in gross vehicle weight. These dimensions are strictly enforced throughout Prairie View, particularly in high-traffic areas.

Special consideration must be given to route planning to avoid the Prairie View Canal and the vicinity of Prairie View Basin, which have infrastructure limitations or heavy pedestrian traffic that may impede oversized loads.

In Prairie View, Texas, loads wider than 17 feet or taller than 14 feet 0 inches must be accompanied by certified escort vehicles. Additional escorts may be required based on the specific route and time of travel through urban centers.

Prairie View regulations state that police escorts must be arranged at least 47 hours before transport for loads that will impact major thoroughfares or require temporary traffic control measures.

Permit applications in Prairie View must be submitted through the TXDOT'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 Prairie View, a traffic management plan may also be required as part of the application process.

Prairie View has strict time-of-day restrictions for oversize loads, generally prohibiting movements during peak hours (7-9 am and 3-6 pm, Monday-Friday).

Seasonal restrictions apply during major events like the the Prairie View Holiday Games and the the Prairie View Spring Celebration, which may impact routing and scheduling.

Certain neighborhoods, such as Downtown Prairie View and areas around Prairie View Valley, 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 Texas 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 Prairie View, Prairie View 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.