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17 topics

Maximum gross vehicle weight (Measures)

The maximum total gross weight permitted for a vehicle or combination of vehicles, inclusive of load, on the applicable highway.

  • New York
    23,587 to 90,718 kg (52,000 lb to 199,999 lb)

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    63,500 to 70,000 kg (139,993 lb to 154,323 lb)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    24,000 to 74,000 kg (52,911 lb to 163,142 lb)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Escort vehicle required (Yes or no)

Whether an escort vehicle is required to accompany a vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under an oversize/overweight permit or exemption.

  • New York

    Yes

    For may be required for oversize movements of extreme width or length or if highway conditions warrant them.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For SCHEDULE 3; condition L. 7 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario.

Permit amendment allowed (Yes or no)

Whether an active permit can be amended after issuance.

  • New York

    Yes

    For Type 15 – 16 Foot Manufactured Home; If obtained at a regional office; A permit can only be amended one time. 2 more cases.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For approved permit. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec.

Permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged for an oversize/overweight permit, recorded as an amount with its currency.

  • New York

    $0USD

    For 22 and 22A. 9 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $141CAD

    For specific permit; class 1, 2 or 3. 7 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario.

Maximum rear overhang (Measures)

The maximum distance by which equipment or load may project beyond the rear of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, measured in metres.

  • Ontario
    4.65 m (15′ 3″)

    For Permit is issued for the movement of overlength.

  • Quebec
    4 m (13′ 1.5″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in New York.

Permit type (In words)

The name or designation of the special hauling permit issued for the oversize or overweight movement, as stated by the issuing authority.

  • New York

    Type 1 – Single Trip Permit – General moves

    8 more cases.

  • Ontario

    Annual

    3 more cases.

Not stated in Quebec.

Maximum front overhang (Measures)

The maximum distance by which equipment or load may project beyond the front of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, measured in metres.

  • Quebec
    4 m (13′ 1.5″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Maximum length of a crane (Measures)

The maximum overall length of a crane, inclusive of load and equipment, permitted on the applicable highway.

  • Quebec
    21 m (68′ 11″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Engineering certificates and technical documentation

7 topics Open Engineering certificates and technical documentation

Engineering certificate required for crane (Yes or no)

Whether a copy of a certificate signed by an engineer attesting to the characteristics of the crane must be provided to obtain a special permit for the crane.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For class 6 permit for a crane. 1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Qualification of engineering certificate signer (In words)

The professional qualification required of the person who signs the engineering certificate attesting to the characteristics of a crane.

  • Quebec

    Engineer

    For class 6 permit for a crane. 1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Characteristics required on crane engineering certificate (In words)

The vehicle characteristics that must be attested to in the engineering certificate for a crane, such as axle loads, gross vehicle weight, dimensions, tire information, axle spacing, and axle group equalization.

  • Quebec

    Axle load and total laden mass.

    For class 6 permit for a crane. 7 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

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