Course of action

What dimension was oversize?
Did you make it back to your permitted route safely? If yes, good.

If a little wide. 10' max. I have done the same as you. Not if I'm tall..
I would have called permit office for guidance. Some local police can give help, but most cops don't really know bridge clearance.

 

So I've had to call local police once or twice due to a questionable route. Even had them cart me with my height stick to check any underpasses.

 

Internet hiccup or something. Sorry about the double post.

 

Overheight no I wouldn’t have done it especially in Detroit. Over 12 wide I probably would made a call.... I know those shoulders aren’t very wide either...

 

Really a judgement call. What is safer?
Obstructing traffic or rolling off permit.

It is a nervous situation, I had local police help with traffic control.

Most the time if you are on route, police are very helpful. Not so much if you are off route.

Good luck.

 

I have been in both situations. On route, no clearance.
Off route going around construction. (Route I was very familiar with.) Got a ticket and had to get a new permit before I moved.

Depends on the officer.
Good luck

 

Less then 10’ wide? Let ‘er rip your mirrors stick out farther. Much better option then stoping on the interstate.

Michigan routed us to the 13’ wide springwell st exit 5 trips in a row when we were 15’11” wide and 100’ long. The 6th trip the exit was completely gone. Absolutely no shoulder. We couldn’t shut down 2 of the three lanes of I-75 while we set on hold waiting for a new permit. Just have to stay calm and roll with the punches.