New Jersey Overload Permit Advice

[Bosn Mate]

Good Afternoon:

We are preparing for an extended fall cruise south on Tingira with a departure from Cape May NJ. This will entail trailering her down the Garden State Parkway.

Has anyone had experience with getting an oversize permit for the Parkway????

Any/all advice would be much appreciated!

Mike

 

[knotflying]

The Garden State has complicated rules with towing a vehicle at different spots. Did you call the state police and ask them? I considered towing my R-27 on there and after reading some conflicting information I decided to bite the bullet and take an alternative route. 287 North of the Tapanzee and then picking up the NJ Turnpike further down has worked for me. I have also just gone down 87 to the George Washington Bridge.

You seem to have a short run from where you live to Cape May, Can't you run on Route 9 to Cape May. By the way where is Tingira.

 

[Bosn Mate]

Mike:

Thanks for the reply. I am still in the early stages of learning the process of obtaining oversize permits; good suggestion on the State Police. Route 9 and other roads are certainly an option although the GSP is my first choice as it is a straight shot with no lights until Cape May.

Tingira is sitting on the boat pad next to our garage. As you know, commissioning a new boat is lots of work, especially while still working. Since she was delivered in April, we have completed lots of projects including install of a composting toilet. The fall trip will be our shakedown to ensure crew and boat understand each other.

FYI - love your blog.

Mike

 

[shark0311]

Give these guys a call.

http://www.mercurypermits.net/

 

[Bosn Mate]

Thanks for all the info.

I contacted the NJ Turnpike Authority who advised that oversize load permits are not issued for the Garden State Parkway.

I did get an account for the New Jersey permit system and it was VERY EASY to get a permit - problem solved!

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

You’re probably already aware of the signage rules. If not know that most states require an “oversize load” banner to be displayed on the back of your load and front of your truck. Along with this 2 to 3 flags on each side of load at the widest point. Lastly I’ve found it convenient to have a binder to hold all the permits, copies of truck and trailer plate info and a copy of your insurance coverage. It helps speed the process up if you have everything in one place at a weight station, truck stop or get pulled over by the authorities.

Jim

 

[Bosn Mate]

Great info - thanks Jim!