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General

16 topics

Oversize width threshold (Measures)

The overall width, including load and equipment, that triggers a superload oversize permit.

  • New York
    4.88 m (16′)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    5 m (16′ 5″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4.4 to 5 m (14′ 5″ to 16′ 5″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Oversize length threshold (Measures)

The overall length, including load and equipment, that triggers a superload oversize permit.

  • New York
    48.8 m (160′)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    45.8 m (150′ 1″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    17 to 40 m (55′ 9.5″ to 131′ 3″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Overweight gross weight threshold (Measures)

The gross vehicle or combination weight that triggers a superload overweight permit.

  • New York
    90,718 kg (200,000 lb)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    120,000 kg (264,554 lb)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 5 cases, each with its own conditions.

Single trip permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged for a single trip special permit authorizing movement of a vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of weight or dimensional limits.

  • New York

    $40USD

  • Ontario

    $66.25CAD

    For oversize only. 8 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $141CAD

    For specific permit; class 1, 2 or 3. 4 more cases.

Annual permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged for an annual special permit authorizing movement of a vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of weight or dimensional limits.

  • New York

    $900USD

    For Statewide Blnaket (Type 24C). 3 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $448.75CAD

    For Annual permit. 3 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $347CAD

    For general class 1, 2, or 3 permit. 4 more cases.

Oversize height threshold (Measures)

The overall height, including load and equipment, that triggers a superload oversize permit.

  • New York
    4.85 to 4.88 m (15′ 11″ to 16′)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4.3 to 5 m (14′ 1.5″ to 16′ 5″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario.

Police escort required (Yes or no)

Whether a police escort is required for a superload move.

  • New York

    Yes

    For all superloads. 1 more case.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For SCHEDULE 3; condition 1. 3 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario.

Superload permit required (Yes or no)

Whether a superload permit is required when a load exceeds specified exceptional dimension or weight thresholds.

  • New York

    Yes

    For weights and/or dimensions exceeding 16’0” in width, 15’11” in height, 160’0” in length, or 200,000 pounds in gross weight; or any combination of the above.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For Loads that are in excess of 120,000 kg, gross vehicle weight, and/or 5 metres in width , and/or 45.75 metres in length.

Not stated in Quebec.

Applications and supporting documentation

22 topics Open Applications and supporting documentation

Superload application submission office (In words)

The office or authority to which all applications for the movement of superloads must be submitted.

  • New York

    Central Permit Office in Albany

    2 more cases.

  • Ontario

    Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Permit Issuing Office

  • Quebec

    Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, through the ministériel permit management system (GPM).

    For special travel permits of classes 1 to 7.

Certification that load cannot feasibly be reduced required (Yes or no)

Whether an application must include a declaration or certification that the load or equipment cannot be rearranged, divided or reduced to comply with normal weight and dimension limits.

  • New York

    Yes

    For by the manufacturer or designer of the load and/or vehicle. 1 more case.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For the applicant; except for a Class 4 permit application. 2 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario.

Application submission fax number (In words)

The fax number to which superload permit applications and all related information must be sent.

Not stated in Quebec.

Route assessment and approvals

15 topics Open Route assessment and approvals

Special approval required for overweight travel during spring thaw (In words)

The special approval required for overweight travel during the spring thaw period.

  • Ontario

    Weight and Load Engineer approval for single trip movements on highways subject to reduced loading restrictions.

    For Single trip permits.

  • Quebec

    Class 6 permit when travel is prohibited during the spring thaw period.

    For Class 6. 1 more case.

Not stated in New York.

Traffic management plan required (Yes or no)

Whether a traffic management plan must be submitted or developed for a superload move.

  • New York

    Yes

    For When overall width is 18’ or greater, a Traffic Control Plan may be required.. 1 more case.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For superload move. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec.

Bridge consultant engineer evaluation required (Yes or no)

Whether a designated consultant engineer must evaluate bridges on the route and submit the evaluation for approval when the gross vehicle weight exceeds the superload weight threshold.

  • New York

    Yes

    For For certain moves the Department may require. 1 more case.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For For gross vehicle weights in excess of 120,000 kg. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec.

Where the comparisons come from

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

    www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 5 facts