Motorsports
Do you need a Motorsport Permit?
Follow the hierarchy below to find out if you qualify for a motorsport permit.
Step 1:
You must be going to an Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS) sanctioned event at one of the locations currently authorized per CVC 35401.5 (g). Refer to the ACCUS Motorsports Locations (PDF) for a list of qualifying locations. If you are not going to any of those locations, a motorsport permit is not available. If you are going to those locations, follow step 2.
Note: Motorsport permits may be issued for out of state events or returning from out of state events. Please follow Step 2 below.
Step 2: Commercial Vehicle or Non-Commercial Vehicle
Vehicle Combinations:
- Commercial Vehicle:
- Interstate and National Network:
- Semi-trailer is less than or equal to 53 feet AND KPRA is less than or equal to 46 feet
- Action: Permit Not Required
- Semi-trailer is greater than 53 feet but less than or equal to 56 feet in length AND KPRA is less than or equal to 46 feet
- Action: Permit Required
TR-0015 - Single Trip Transportation Permit Application (PDF) - State Highway:
- Overall length is 65 feet or less
- Action: Permit Not Required
- KPRA greater than 40 feet or overall length greater than 65 feet
- Action: Permit Required
TR-0015 - Single Trip Transportation Permit Application (PDF) - Non-Commercial Vehicle:
- Overall length greater than 65 feet:
- Toterhome w/Trailer
- Action: Obtain Temporary Commercial Vehicle Registration, Then Apply For Permit
TR-0015 - Single Trip Transportation Permit Application (PDF) - Other
- Action: Permit Required
TR-0015 - Single Trip Transportation Permit Application (PDF) - Overall length is 65 feet or less
- Action: Permit Not Required
For complete information on Motorsports Laws in the CVC, visit the Motorsports info homepage.
Transportation Permits Links
- Transportation Permits - Home
- STARS2
- Route Clearing Database - CalRoute
- Application Forms & Accompaniments
- How To Apply For Transportation Permits
- Transportation Permits Manual
- Extralegal Weight Charts
- Single Trip Pilot Car Maps
- Annual Pilot Car Maps
- Red Route Summary Table (PDF)
- Construction Liaisons
- FAQ
Miscellaneous:
Permits Issuance Branch
1120 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Main Phone: (916) 322-1297
Single Trip Fax: (916) 322-4966
Annual/Repetitive Fax: (916) 445-0469
Variance Fax: (916) 322-1505
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
(Closed on State Holidays)
Holiday Info:
Special Conditions for Holiday Travel (PDF)
2023 Office Holiday Info (PDF)
After-Hours Permit Emergencies:
Emergency Permit Procedures
Request Training:
Transportation Permits Training
Contacts: