Traffic Related Information

Traffic Watch

Report unsafe driving behavior by calling 911 for immediate officer response or through Traffic Watch, an online form which an officer reviews to later contact the registered owner of the vehicle. 

Oversize/Overweight Load Permits

Required for:

  • Overhangs exceeding 3 feet front overhang and/or 3 feet rear overhang
  • Escort vehicles are required when overall dimensions exceed either 14 feet in width, 90 feet in length, 15 feet in height, and/or 20 feet front or rear overhang.

Get a Permit

In person
1310 W. Miracle Mile, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
For faster service, fax the paperwork to the office (520-837-7333) and you can be notified when the permit is ready for pick up.

Online Forms

  • Non-Truck Route/Oversize/Overweight Permit
  • Envelope Permit
  • Letter of Authorization
  • Mobile Home Permit

Transport Restrictions

Oversize/overweight loads may not be moved

  • Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
  • Or on City of Tucson holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Oversize/Overweight loads may only move on weekends & holidays with special permission from the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

Escort information and guidelines can be obtained through the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Contact Us

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency: 520-791-4444

88-CRIME (website)

88-CRIME (520-882-7463)
520-882-7463

Human Resources/Recruiting

520-791-COPS (2677) (2677)
recruit1@tucsonaz.gov