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General

45 topics

Permit term (Choices)

The duration or term for which the oversize/overweight permit is issued, such as annual, project, or single trip.

  • New York
    • Annual

    For annual permit. 5 more cases.

  • Ontario
    • Project

    For Project. 5 more cases.

  • Quebec
    • Annual

    For general permit. 7 more cases.

Maximum total length (Measures)

The maximum total length of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.

  • New York
    8.69 to 25 m (28′ 6″ to 82′)

    Across 29 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    25 to 45.8 m (82′ 0.5″ to 150′ 1″)

    Across 8 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 24 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum width (Measures)

The maximum width of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.

  • New York
    2.44 to 7.62 m (8′ to 25′)

    Across 27 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    3.7 to 5 m (12′ 1.5″ to 16′ 5″)

    Across 11 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    4.3 to 5.75 m (14′ 1.5″ to 18′ 10.5″)

    Across 37 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum height (Measures)

The maximum height of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.

  • New York
    4.11 to 4.12 m (13′ 6″ to 13′ 6″)

    General rule 4.11 m (13′ 6″), with 3 other cases.

  • Ontario
    4.26 m (13′ 11.5″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

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

    Across 16 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum rear overhang (Measures)

The maximum distance by which the equipment or load may extend beyond the rear of the vehicle, in metres.

  • New York
    1.22 to 1.83 m (4′ to 6′)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    4.65 m (15′ 3″)

    For Restriction: load made up of more than one item.

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

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

Escort vehicle required (Yes or no)

Whether an escort vehicle is required to accompany the oversize or overweight vehicle, as specified in the permit conditions or regulation.

  • New York

    Yes

    For permit conditions may require escort vehicles. 4 more cases.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For Condition N; escort vehicle at the rear. 18 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario.

Maximum gross weight for 7-axle combination (Measures)

The maximum gross vehicle weight permitted for a vehicle combination with 7 axles, in kilograms, as set out in the regulation's axle load and gross weight tables.

  • New York
    53,070 to 54,431 kg (117,000 lb to 120,000 lb)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    74,000 to 76,000 kg (163,142 lb to 167,551 lb)

    Across 10 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario.

Fee exemption for government (Yes or no)

Whether no fee is payable for a permit applied for by a government ministry.

  • New York

    Yes

    For municipalities in this state. 2 more cases.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For Permit applied for by a Ministry of the Government of Ontario. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec.

Trip & fuel permits

29 topics Open Trip & fuel permits

Two-axle IFTA qualified vehicle gross weight threshold (Measures)

The gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight above which a two-axle commercial motor vehicle qualifies for IFTA registration.

Minimum axles for IFTA qualified vehicle (Measures)

The minimum number of axles at which a commercial motor vehicle qualifies for IFTA registration regardless of weight.

IFTA qualified vehicle combination gross weight threshold (Measures)

The total registered gross vehicle weight above which a vehicle used in combination with a trailer qualifies for IFTA registration.

  • New York
    11,797 kg (26,008 lb)
  • Ontario
    11,797 kg (26,008 lb)

    For when used in combination with a trailer.

  • Quebec
    11,797 kg (26,008 lb)

Mobile/modular homes

31 topics Open Mobile/modular homes

Maximum length (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

  • New York
    19.8 to 48.8 m (65′ to 160′)

    General rule 24.4 m (80′), with 6 other cases.

  • Ontario
    12.5 to 45.8 m (41′ to 150′ 1″)

    Across 13 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    30 m (98′ 5″)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum height (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall height of the vehicle, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

  • New York
    4.12 to 4.42 m (13′ 6″ to 14′ 6″)

    General rule 4.42 m (14′ 6″), with 2 other cases.

  • Ontario
    4.15 to 4.26 m (13′ 7.5″ to 13′ 11.5″)

    General rule 4.15 m (13′ 7.5″), with 6 other cases.

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

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum width (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall width of the mobile/modular unit and trailer, inclusive of roof overhang, measured in metres.

  • New York
    4.88 to 4.88 m (16′ to 16′)

    General rule 4.88 m (16′), with 3 other cases.

  • Ontario
    2.6 to 4.99 m (8′ 6.5″ to 16′ 4.5″)

    General rule 2.6 m (8′ 6.5″), with 7 other cases.

Not stated in Quebec.

Permit costs

50 topics Open Permit costs

Permit fee (Fees)

The amount charged for the permit, with the currency recorded per value.

  • New York

    $40USD

    For Superload. 239 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $448.75CAD

    For Annual permit. 95 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $141CAD

    For specific permit of class 1, 2 or 3. 53 more cases.

Permit amendment fee (Fees)

The government fee charged to correct or amend an existing special permit.

  • New York

    $10USD

    For 1. Trip*. 74 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $16.75CAD

    For For an amendment to an existing permit, where the amendment does not significantly alter the restriction on the amount of the load being moved or the length of the term of the permit. 6 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $5.45CAD

    For the correction of a permit already issued.

Permit fee exemption (Yes or no)

Whether a special permit fee is waived or not payable for the applicant or permit category described.

  • New York

    Yes

    Yes in 5 cases, no in 1.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For where a permit referred to in subsection (1) is applied for by a Ministry of the Government of Ontario. 1 more case.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For permit application including class 6 or 7, in project mode.

OS/OW permits

202 topics Open OS/OW permits

Permit application requires signature (Yes or no)

Whether the permit application must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the company.

Maximum gross weight (kg) (Measures)

The maximum total mass of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load and equipment.

  • New York
    11,340 to 90,719 kg (25,000 lb to 200,000 lb)

    Across 73 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    63,500 to 120,000 kg (139,993 lb to 264,554 lb)

    Across 7 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    24,000 to 79,000 kg (52,911 lb to 174,165 lb)

    Across 25 cases, each with its own conditions.

Permit required to exceed dimension limits (Yes or no)

Whether a vehicle or load exceeding any legal dimension or weight limit must obtain an oversize/overweight permit to operate.

  • New York

    Yes

    For Subpart 154-1 permits. 7 more cases.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    3 more cases.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For vehicle or load exceeding the dimension or load limits.

Crane / self-propelled vehicles

24 topics Open Crane / self-propelled vehicles

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.

Superload permits

53 topics Open Superload permits

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.

Rules of circulation

143 topics Open Rules of circulation

Sunday and holiday travel allowed (Yes or no)

Whether the permit authorizes circulation on Sundays and the named public holidays, for the vehicle or combination, including load and equipment.

Night travel allowed (Yes or no)

Whether a vehicle or combination of vehicles is permitted to travel at night under the applicable permit or exemption.

  • New York

    Yes

    Yes in 2 cases, no in 2.

  • Ontario

    No

    Yes in 2 cases, no in 1.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For cranes. 4 more cases.

Night travel allowed (Yes or no)

Whether the permit authorizes circulation at night, defined as the period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, for the vehicle or combination, including load and equipment, under the applicable conditions.

Annual permits

33 topics Open Annual permits

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.

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.

Pilot cars

148 topics Open Pilot cars

Load width requiring an escort (Measures)

Minimum overall width of the vehicle or load, in metres, at or above which at least one escort vehicle is required.

  • New York
    3.66 m (12′)

    For two-lane highways.

  • Ontario
    4 to 5 m (13′ 1.5″ to 16′ 5″)

    General rule 5 m (16′ 5″), with 9 other cases.

  • Quebec
    3.1 to 4.4 m (10′ 2″ to 14′ 5″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Overhang requiring an escort (Measures)

Minimum front or rear overhang of the load or vehicle beyond the main body, in metres, at or above which at least one escort vehicle is required.

  • New York
    3.05 m (10′)

    For two-lane highways.

  • Ontario
    4.65 m (15′ 3″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    2 to 6 m (6′ 6.5″ to 19′ 8″)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Load length requiring an escort (Measures)

Minimum overall length of the vehicle or load, in metres, at or above which at least one escort vehicle is required.

  • New York
    24.4 m (80′)

    For two-lane highways.

  • Ontario
    36.8 to 45.8 m (120′ 7″ to 150′ 1″)

    General rule 36.8 m (120′ 7″), with 3 other cases.

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

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

IFTA licensing and compliance

8 topics Open IFTA licensing and compliance

IFTA licence validity period (Measures)

The number of days an IFTA licence and its decals are valid before renewal is required.

Not stated in Quebec.

IFTA decal fee (Fees)

The fee charged for each set of IFTA decals ordered.

Not stated in Quebec.

IFTA quarterly return due dates (In words)

The calendar due dates for each quarterly IFTA tax return, keyed to the reporting quarter.

  • New York

    January through March: April 30; April through June: July 31; July through September: October 31; October through December: January 31

  • Ontario

    1st Quarter - January to March: April 30; 2nd Quarter - April to June: July 31; 3rd Quarter - July to September: October 31; 4th Quarter - October to December: January 31

Not stated in Quebec.

Special vehicle permits

11 topics Open Special vehicle permits

Special permit validity period (Measures)

The number of calendar days a special permit is valid from the day it is issued.

Not stated in Quebec and New York.

Maximum special permits per 365 days (Measures)

The maximum number of special permits a carrier may obtain within 365 days for the same registrant identification number and vehicle identification number combination.

Not stated in Quebec and New York.

Special permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged for a special permit.

  • Ontario
    23.5 CAD to 205 CAD

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec and New York.

Fuel business permits

19 topics Open Fuel business permits

Activities requiring a fuel permit (In words)

The business activities relating to fuel for which a permit is required in the jurisdiction, such as acting as a collection officer, importer, refiner, storer of bulk fuel, carrier of bulk fuel, colouring bulk fuel, or blending taxable fuel with a non-taxable petroleum product for resale.

  • Quebec

    collection officer; importer; refiner; storer of bulk fuel; carrier of bulk fuel; person who colours bulk fuel; person who, for resale purposes, blends taxable fuel with a non-taxable petroleum product

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Fuel products exempt from permit requirement (In words)

The fuel products for which commercial activities do not require a fuel permit, such as propane or natural gas.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Fuel permit application form (In words)

The form that must be completed and submitted to apply for a fuel permit.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Dimension and weight enforcement

8 topics Open Dimension and weight enforcement

Overweight fine per violation (Fees)

Fine amount charged per overweight violation detected by automated weigh-in-motion enforcement, in the currency stated.

  • New York
    650 USD

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Overweight fine schedule (In words)

The schedule of fines for operating a vehicle or combination above the legal or permitted weight, expressed as bands of excess weight (percentage or absolute weight) with the corresponding fine amount.

  • New York

    Percentage of excess weight (PERCENTAGE) | AMOUNT OF FINE (DOLLARS): greater than 0, less than or equal to 5.0: 100; 5.0-10.0: 200; 10.0-15.0: 350; 15.0-20.0: 600; 20.0-25.0: 1000; 25.0-30.0: 1600; 30.0-35.0: 2450; 35.0-40.0: 3600; 40.0-45.0: 5100; 45.0 or greater: 7000

    For violation of subdivisions eight and nine in a city not wholly included within one county; basis of excess is axle or tandem axle weight. 3 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Permit void if excess weight exceeds threshold (Measures)

The percentage of excess total weight, axle weight, or axle-group weight above the permitted limits that causes a permit to be deemed void, after which fines are calculated as if no permit had been issued.

  • New York
    0 to 7 %

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Rear underride protection

3 topics Open Rear underride protection

Rear underride guard required (Yes or no)

Whether a rear-end protective (underride) device of substantial construction must be fitted for a given configuration or length band.

  • New York

    Yes

    For semitrailer length in excess of 48 feet but not exceeding 53 feet, on qualifying highway or specifically designated access highway. 2 more cases.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Underride guard maximum height above road (Measures)

Maximum permitted height of the underride guard's lateral beam above the road surface, in metres, measured with the vehicle empty and standing on a level surface.

  • New York
    0.56 to 0.56 m (1′ 10″ to 1′ 10″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Underride guard maximum lateral gap (Measures)

Maximum permitted distance, in metres, between the outer end of the underride guard's continuous lateral beam and the lateral extremity of the vehicle it protects.

  • New York
    0.1 to 0.1 m (4″ to 4″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Accident reporting

3 topics Open Accident reporting

Accident property damage reporting threshold (Fees)

Amount of property damage, in the currency of the value, at or above which a traffic accident must be reported to police authorities.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Accident written report deadline (Measures)

Number of days within which a written accident report must be filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles after a reportable accident.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Accident police report deadline (Measures)

Number of hours within which a reportable accident must be reported in writing to the Superintendent of State Police or the Chief of Police.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Permit bonds

4 topics Open Permit bonds

Permit bond threshold (In words)

The dimension or weight threshold that triggers a bond requirement for a special permit, for the permit category described.

  • New York

    Height ≥ 16 Feet; Width > 16 Feet; Length > 160 Feet; Weight ≥ 200,000 Lbs.

    For Type 1S – Superload Trip Permit.

  • Ontario

    11 kg per millimetre of tire width

    For A bond may be required. 5 more cases.

Not stated in Quebec.

Permit bond amount (Fees)

The surety bond amount required to be on file for a specific permit type or for movements exceeding specified dimensions or weights, recorded as an amount with its currency.

  • New York
    10,000 USD to 50,000 USD

    Across 17 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Surety bond amount (Fees)

Amount of the surety bond that must be on file, per move or per company as specified.

  • New York
    10,000 USD to 50,000 USD

    Across 21 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Where the comparisons come from

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

    www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 86 facts

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

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 72 facts

  25. O. Reg. 221/19 SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 70 facts

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

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 59 facts

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

    www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 34 facts

  36. Permits – Fuel Tax - Revenu Québec(opens in a new tab)

    www.revenuquebec.ca, web page, 19 facts

  39. Période de dégel — Dates officielles(opens in a new tab)

    www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 16 facts

  41. Special Permit | ontario.ca(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 15 facts

  49. NYPermits(opens in a new tab)

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

  54. Escorts(opens in a new tab)

    www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 3 facts