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Max total length for standard annual permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum overall length of a vehicle, vehicle combination and its load authorized by an annual permit, in metres.

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

    Across 9 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 5 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    17 to 30 m (55′ 9.5″ to 98′ 5″)

    Across 10 cases, each with its own conditions.

Max width for standard annual permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum overall width of a vehicle or load authorized by an annual permit, in metres.

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

    Across 8 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 8 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4.4 m (14′ 5″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Max height for standard annual permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum overall height of a vehicle and its load authorized by an annual permit, in metres.

  • New York
    4.11 m (13′ 6″)

    Across 8 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    4.26 m (13′ 11.5″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4.3 m (14′ 1.5″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Annual permit fee (Fees)

Fee charged to issue one annual special hauling permit.

  • New York

    $750USD

    For 24B. 19 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $448.75CAD

    For Annual permit. 7 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $802CAD

    For General permit 2026; Class 4; Number of months: 12. 1 more case.

Annual permit validity period (In words)

The length of time for which an annual permit is valid, as stated by the region.

  • New York

    One year

    For Type 6 – Emergency Blanket Permit. 2 more cases.

  • Ontario

    12 months from the date of issue

    For Annual Permits. 1 more case.

  • Quebec

    a maximum duration of one month

    For General: with a specified route. 2 more cases.

Annual permit types offered (Choices)

Which categories of annual special hauling permit the region issues.

  • New York
    • Bulk milk
    • 100 mile radius
    • 25 mile radius
    • Statewide blanket
    • Emergency blanket
    • Steel haulers / special vehicle combination
    • Sealed shipping container
    • Statewide Blanket (Type 24B)
    • Statewide Blanket (Type 24C)

    9 more cases.

  • Ontario
    • Enhanced annual permit
    • Annual permit

    3 more cases.

Not stated in Quebec.

Max rear overhang for annual permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum distance the load or vehicle may project rearward under an annual permit, in metres.

  • Ontario
    4.65 m (15′ 3″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4 to 6 m (13′ 1.5″ to 19′ 8″)

    Across 6 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in New York.

Replacement permit fee (Fees)

Fee charged to issue a replacement permit when the original is lost or destroyed.

  • Ontario
    35 CAD

    For permit under section 110 of the Act; loss or destruction of the original.

  • Quebec
    5.45 CAD

    For permit already issued.

Not stated in New York.

Overweight authorizations

7 topics Open Overweight authorizations

Max gross vehicle weight for standard annual permit (kg) (Measures)

Maximum gross weight of a vehicle or vehicle combination authorized by an annual permit, in kilograms.

  • New York
    33,239 to 53,070 kg (73,280 lb to 117,000 lb)

    Across 17 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    66,000 to 79,000 kg (145,505 lb to 174,165 lb)

    Across 10 cases, each with its own conditions.

Minimum outer bridge length required for permit (m) (Measures)

Minimum distance between the first and last axle of the vehicle or combination, measured longitudinally, required to qualify for the permit type, in metres.

  • New York
    15.5 m (51′)

    For Type 12 – Sealed Container Permit.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Max weight per axle or axle group authorized by permit (kg) (Measures)

Maximum weight allowed on a single axle or axle group under the permit type, in kilograms.

  • Quebec
    15,000 to 30,000 kg (33,069 lb to 66,139 lb)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Structure transport permits

4 topics Open Structure transport permits

Max side overhang authorized by permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum lateral projection of a load or structure beyond the stated reference width authorized under the permit, in metres.

  • Quebec
    0.1 to 0.45 m (4″ to 1′ 5.5″)

    Across 6 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Max width at roof authorized by permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum width of the load or structure measured at roof level authorized under the permit type, in metres.

  • Quebec
    4.6 to 5.05 m (15′ 1″ to 16′ 7″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Max width at base authorized by permit (m) (Measures)

Maximum width of the load or structure measured at its base authorized under the permit type, in metres.

  • Quebec
    4.3 to 4.4 m (14′ 1.5″ to 14′ 5″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Where the comparisons come from

  6. O. Reg. 381/98: SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 15 facts

  8. Special Hauling Permit Fees(opens in a new tab)

    www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 10 facts

  9. Demander et gérer un permis spécial(opens in a new tab)

    www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 1 fact