Maryland pilot car regulations
Certification: not required. Maryland's escort rules (COMAR 11.04.04) set equipment and positions but do not require an escort driver certification.
From Maryland's own rules and pages, checked 2026-10-24. Rules change: the state's page is the last word.
- Escort vehicle
- COMAR does not limit the escort vehicle type. One escort vehicle may escort only one oversize load, and must stay within 300 ft of it.Source
- Sign
- "WIDE LOAD" or "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign on the roof, or on the front and rear, at least 5 ft wide and 12 in high with 8 in letters, clearly visible to approaching traffic (COMAR 11.04.04.01B(2)). The SHA page also allows the full 7 ft x 18 in sign with 10 in black letters on yellow front and rear.
- Lights
- At least one oscillating or rotating yellow roof light, at least 3 in diameter, visible front and rear. Headlights on during the move.
- Height pole
- A pole vehicle escort is required at 14 ft 6 in high or more; it must run ahead far enough to warn of overhead obstructions. No pole specifications given.
- Other equipment
- Two-way radio in every escort and in the permit truck, with constant communication.