Oversize / Overweight Permits
Summary
An Overload Permit is required when dimensions or weight exceeds the normal limits permitted by legislation. Details as follows:
Maximum Width
Vehicle Including Load - 2.6 Metres
Exceptions
- Raw Forest Products (En Route) - 2.8 Metres
- Road Service Vehicles defined as vehicles travelling to and from a maintenance site or repair centre - No Specified Limit
- Loose farm products (including rectangular and round bales of hay) - No Specified Limit
Maximum Length
Single Vehicle Including Load - 12.5 Metres
Exceptions
- A Fire Apparatus
- A Semi-Trailer
- An Articulated Bus
Maximum Length (Semi-Trailer)
Semi-Trailer Including Load - 14.65 Metres
Maximum Length Combination
Combination of Vehicle and Load - 23.0 Metres
Maximum Height
Vehicle and Load - 4.15 Metres
Maximum Weight
Maximum wight allowances are determined using axle configurations and spacing. An overload permit is required if the axle and/or gross vehicle weight exceeds the limits set out in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Farm Vehicle Exemption
Over-dimensional farm vehicles are exempt from permit requirements when the vehicle is self-propelled or drawn by a farm tractor.
Completed Forms and fees must be received before permits will be processed.
Who do I contact for using a King's Highway (i.e. Highway 10)?
Ministry of Transportation
Some lower tier municipalities require an oversize permit when using their local roads. You will need to contact that Municipality to discuss their requirements.
Annual Oversize Permit: $103.00 fee
(Calendar year January 1 to December 31)
Single Move Permit: $26.00 fee
Exceptional Move Permit: $25.00 fee
For vehicles over 5.0 Metres (16’5”) in width and/or over 45.75 metres (150’) in length and/or in excess of 63,500 kg (140,000 lbs) in weight. Police escort is required in some cases, see permit for details.