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Annual fee calculation

Dimensional and weight criteria for annual fee tiers and rules for calculating charges for general permits covering less than a full year. These criteria determine pricing, not necessarily the overall movement limits of an annual permit.

89 facts from 3 places, each quoted from the agency that sets it.

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  • What conditions qualify a vehicle or load for the lower-fee standard annual tier?Nothing on file answers this yet.

  • How is the fee calculated for a general permit covering less than 12 months?Nothing on file answers this yet.

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Permit fee short-term formula (In words)

The formula used to calculate the fee for a general permit covering a period of less than 12 months, expressed as a mathematical expression with variables defined.

  • New York

    F = A / 2, where F is the seasonal agricultural permit fee and A is the annual permit fee established under this subdivision; valid for four consecutive months.

    For seasonal agricultural permit in accordance with subparagraphs (i),(ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

  • Quebec

    F = S + m × (A − S)/12, where F is the fee, S is the fee for a specific permit of the same class, A is the annual fee for a general permit of the same class, and m is the number of months to be authorized.

    For general permit of a given class covering a period of less than 12 months. 1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario.

Annual permit maximum length (Measures)

The maximum total length of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    19.8 to 25.9 m (65′ to 85′)

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    12.5 to 32 m (41′ to 105′)

    Across 9 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Annual permit maximum width (Measures)

The maximum width of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    2.59 to 4.57 m (8′ 6″ to 15′)

    Across 14 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    3.7 to 3.85 m (12′ 1.5″ to 12′ 7.5″)

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Annual permit maximum height (Measures)

The maximum height of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    4.11 m (13′ 6″)

    Across 5 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    4.26 m (13′ 11.5″)

    Across 6 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Annual permit maximum gross weight (Measures)

The maximum gross vehicle weight of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    44,180 to 53,070 kg (97,400 lb to 117,000 lb)

    Across 19 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    63,500 to 78,000 kg (139,993 lb to 171,960 lb)

    Across 7 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Permit fee minimum duration months (Measures)

The minimum number of months of permit duration for which the annual fee applies instead of a prorated short-term fee.

  • Quebec
    9 months

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

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