Transport in Ontario
1,357 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 12 official sources.
Where to apply
Where an application for Transport is submitted in Ontario.
Online · Ministry of Transportation
Oversize/Overweight Permit online
ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
Complete an Application for Permit under section 110 of the Highway Traffic Act.
Online · Ministry of Transportation
PRIO online permitting system
prio.mto.gov.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
Before you apply online for the first time, you must register to use the online services by completing a user account form and emailing it to the Ministry of Transportation’s Oversize/Overweight Permit Office at oo.permits@ontario.ca. Once your online services account has been set up, you can use it to apply for as many permits as you need.
Email · ServiceOntario
IRP Processing
All IRP applications submitted by email will be assigned a unique case number. Only one application per email should be submitted.
Email
Oversize/Overweight Permit Office
To become a PRIO user and apply directly online to receive your Annual Permit by e-mail, please contact the Oversize/Overweight Permit Office at oo.permits.review@ontario.ca and request the PRIO online User Account application Form. Once you've completed the application form, return the form to the O/O Permit Office at oo.permits.review@ontario.ca to obtain a user ID.
Phone · Ministère des Transports
Bureau de délivrance de permis, par téléphone
Contact the permit issuing office during business hours if the route indicated on your permit needs to be changed.
Phone · Ministère des Transports
Bureau de délivrance de permis, par téléphone (sans frais)
Contact the permit issuing office during business hours if the route indicated on your permit needs to be changed.
Fax · Ministère des Transports de l'Ontario (MTO)
Bureau de délivrance des permis du MTO, par télécopieur
416 235-3924
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Barrie IRP Office
92 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 4, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ministère des Transports
Bureau de délivrance de permis, par la poste
301, rue St. Paul, 3e Étage, St Catharines, (Ontario) L2R 7R4
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Hamilton IRP Office
903 Barton St, Unit 1A, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P5
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Highway Operations Permits Office
Ministry of Transportation Highway Operations Permits Office 301 St. Paul Street, 2nd Floor St Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4
Download and complete an application form. Include payment (Canadian funds only) by visa or Mastercard using an authorization form, cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance, bank draft, money order or certified cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Kingston IRP Office
1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, ON K7L 5A3
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
London IRP Office
659 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 1L3
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance IFTA Program
Ministry of Finance IFTA Program, 33 King St. West, PO Box 625, Oshawa ON, Canada L1H 8H9
Complete the Application for IFTA Registration, pay the $10 per set decal fee by cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance, and mail the application and payment in an envelope.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
North Bay IRP Office
447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay, ON P1B 9S9
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Ottawa IRP Office
3091 Albion Road North, Unit 2, Ottawa, ON K1V 9V9
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Permit Issuing Office
Permit Issuing Office, by mail
301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4
Application forms must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Mail · Ministry of Transportation
Port Hope IRP Office
138 Hope Street N, Port Hope, ON L1A 2P1
Contact the IRP Office to confirm which documents you need to attach to your application.
Mail · ServiceOntario
ServiceOntario, Attention: IRP Processing – Courier Request
ServiceOntario Attention: IRP Processing – Courier Request 447 McKeown Ave, Unit 111 North Bay, ON P1B 9S9
You can also send applications and payment by mail or courier and your credentials will be couriered to you. Courier fees will apply.
Mail · ServiceOntario
ServiceOntario, Attention: IRP Processing – Courier Request
ServiceOntario Attention: IRP Processing – Courier Request 20 Dundas Street West, Floor 4 Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
You can also send applications and payment by mail or courier and your credentials will be couriered to you. Courier fees will apply.
In person · Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Permit Issuing Office
Permit Issuing Office
301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4
Online · Ministry of Transportation
IRP online services (PRIO)
ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
Use it when: Ontario-based carriers with an online account
Online users will receive an email notification as a reminder to log in and complete their renewal through IRP online services. If an online user would like to view the IRP renewal forms, they may log into the IRP system “PRIO” and generate their renewal forms through the “Reprint” menu item on the IRP level of PRIO.
Online · Ministry of Finance
ONT-TAXS online account
services.fin.gov.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
Use it when: Annual licence renewal and additional decals
Create an ONT-TAXS online account or log in using your existing credentials, complete the Annual Renewal Request for IFTA Decals or Request for Additional Decals, submit your request, and make your payment online.
Online · ServiceOntario
Special Permit online service
services.ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
Use it when: Second permit within 365 days for the same RIN/VIN; Ontario residents only; first permit must have been purchased in-person
You need the current vehicle permit and the name of your insurance company and policy number. Pay by Visa or Mastercard. A digital copy will be emailed to you; print it in colour or black and white.
Email · Ministère des Transports de l'Ontario (MTO)
Bureau de délivrance des permis du MTO, par courriel
Use it when: Only with a prepaid payment account with the Ministry
Email · Ministry of Transportation
Oversize/Overweight Permit Office, by email
Use it when: For Permitting and Registration for International Registration Plan and Oversize/Overweight (PRIO) online permitting system account set up, tow truck certificate applications, special vehicle configuration permits or project permits
Fax · Ministry of Transportation
Highway Operations Permits Office, by fax
905-704-2545
Use it when: Until January 1, 2026
Download and complete an application form. Include payment (Canadian funds only) by visa or Mastercard using an authorization form, cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance, bank draft, money order or certified cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance.
Mail
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance IFTA Program, 33 King Street West, PO Box 625, Oshawa ON L1H 8H9
Use it when: Annual licence renewal and additional decals
Submit your Annual Renewal Request for IFTA Decals or Request for Additional Decals by mail.
General
9 topics
Permit term (Choices)
The duration or term for which the oversize/overweight permit is issued, such as annual, project, or single trip.
Annual permits
- Annual
Annual term
- Annual
Project
- Project
Project permits
- Project
Maximum total length (Measures)
The maximum total length of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual term; vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of weight or dimensional limits
- 32 m105′Enhanced annual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
- 45.8 m150′ 1″Enhanced project permit, subject to vehicle configuration
Maximum width (Measures)
The maximum width of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.
- 3.7 m12′ 1.5″Annual permit, 2-lane highways
- 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual permit, multi-lane highways
- 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual term; multi-lane
- 3.7 m12′ 1.5″Annual term; single lane
Maximum height (Measures)
The maximum height of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in metres.
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Annual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Annual term; vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of weight or dimensional limits
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Enhanced annual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
Fee exemption for government (Yes or no)
Whether no fee is payable for a permit applied for by a government ministry.
Yesin 2 cases
- Permit applied for by a Ministry of the Government of Ontario
- Permit applied for by a Ministry of the Government of Ontario
Maximum gross vehicle weight (Measures)
The maximum gross vehicle weight of the vehicle, load, object or structure permitted under the permit, in kilograms.
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbAnnual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbAnnual term; vehicle, load, object or structure in excess of weight or dimensional limits
- 78,000 kg171,960 lbEnhanced annual permit, subject to vehicle configuration
- 70,000 kg154,323 lbProject permit, subject to vehicle configuration
Oversize/overweight permit fee (Fees)
The fee charged for a permit authorizing the movement of a vehicle, load, object or structure that exceeds the dimensional or weight limits.
- 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$16.75CAD
- 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$16.75CAD
- Annual permit$448.75CAD
- Annual term; paragraph 1 does not apply$744.50CAD
Permit distance (Measures)
The distance for which the permit is issued, in kilometres.
- 100 km62.1 miSingle trip; in excess of weight or weight and dimensional limits; gross vehicle weight does not exceed 120,000 kilograms
- 500 km310.7 miSingle trip; in excess of weight or weight and dimensional limits; gross vehicle weight does not exceed 120,000 kilograms
Trip & fuel permits
7 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.
11,797 kg26,008 lb
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.
3
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.
11,797 kg26,008 lb
When used in combination with a trailer
Mobile/modular homes
4 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.
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit, combination vehicles
- 12.5 m41′Annual permit, single vehicle
- 23 m75′ 5.5″Combination of vehicles and load
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Night moves, overlength/overwidth
Maximum height (Measures)
Maximum permitted overall height of the vehicle, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.
4.15 m13′ 7.5″
In general
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Annual permit
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Night moves, overheight/overweight
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Project permit, single vehicle
- 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Single trip permit, flatbed trailer
Maximum width (Measures)
Maximum permitted overall width of the mobile/modular unit and trailer, inclusive of roof overhang, measured in metres.
2.6 m8′ 6.5″
In general
- 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual permit, multi-lane highways
- 3.7 m12′ 1.5″Annual permit, two lane highways
- 3.05 m10′Night moves, overlength/overwidth
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Project permit
Permit costs
28 topics Open Permit costs
Permit fee (Fees)
The amount charged for the permit, with the currency recorded per value.
- Annual permit$448.75CAD
- Annual permit — 2018$440CAD
- Annual permit — From July 12, 2019$448.75CAD
- Annual Permit; 2018$440CAD
Permit fee effective date (Dates)
The date on which the permit fee amount or rule takes effect, or the date of the most recent amendment to the fee schedule.
July 12, 2019
In general
- July 12, 2019In general
- July 12, 2019Commencement of this Regulation; filed June 27, 2019
- July 1, 2019Fee column from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
- July 1, 2020Fee column from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Permit amendment fee (Fees)
The government fee charged to correct or amend an existing special permit.
- 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$16.75CAD
- 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$16.75CAD
- July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; 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$16.75CAD
- July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; 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$17CAD
OS/OW permits
90 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.
Yes
Permit validity extension allowed (Yes or no)
Whether the permit validity period can be extended after issuance.
Yesin 1 caseNoin 1 case
- In general
- In general
Single trip permit fee (Fees)
Fee charged for a single trip special hauling permit, in the currency of the value.
- Oversized only, as of July 12, 2019$66.25CAD
- Overweight greater than 120,000 kg and unlimited travel distance, as of July 12, 2019$714CAD
- Overweight up to 120,000 kg and between 101 km and 500 km of travel on provincial highways, as of July 12, 2019$204CAD
- Overweight up to 120,000 kg and over 500 km of travel on provincial highways, as of July 12, 2019$265.25CAD
Crane / self-propelled vehicles
6 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.
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbAnnual Permits; Combination vehicles; overweight privileges may be granted
- 70,000 kg154,323 lbProject Permits; Combination vehicles
Permit amendment allowed (Yes or no)
Whether an active permit can be amended after issuance.
Yesin 2 cases
- An approved permit
- Approved permit
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.
4.65 m15′ 3″
Permit is issued for the movement of overlength
Legal dimensions
20 topics Open Legal dimensions
Maximum legal vehicle width (Measures)
Maximum legal overall width of a vehicle or combination (including load), measured at the widest point, in metres.
2.6 m8′ 6.5″
In general
- 2.6 m8′ 6.5″In general
- 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual permit, multi-lane highways
- 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual permit, multi-lane road
- 3.7 m12′ 1.5″Annual permit, on 2-lane highways
Maximum gross vehicle weight (Measures)
Maximum legal gross weight of a vehicle or combination, in kilograms.
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbAnnual permit, combination vehicles
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbCongested traffic condition
- 120,000 kg264,554 lbExtraordinary load
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbFriday summer restrictions exception
Maximum legal vehicle length (Measures)
Maximum legal overall length for one vehicle configuration (e.g. single vehicle, bus, articulated bus, semitrailer or trailer, each unit of a double bottom, house coach, or whole combination), in metres.
12.5 m41′
In general
- 23 m75′ 5.5″In general
- 12.5 m41′In general
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit, combination vehicles
Superload permits
24 topics Open Superload permits
Oversize width threshold (Measures)
The overall width, including load and equipment, that triggers a superload oversize permit.
- 5 m16′ 5″Dimensions that are considered a Superload
- 5 m16′ 5″Exceeds; vehicle and/or load
Oversize length threshold (Measures)
The overall length, including load and equipment, that triggers a superload oversize permit.
- 45.8 m150′ 1″Dimensions that are considered a Superload
- 45.8 m150′ 1″Exceeds; vehicle and/or load
Overweight gross weight threshold (Measures)
The gross vehicle or combination weight that triggers a superload overweight permit.
- 120,000 kg264,554 lbExceeds; vehicle and/or load
- 120,000 kg264,554 lbIn excess of 120,000 kg, gross vehicle weight
Rules of circulation
34 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.
Yesin 1 caseNoin 1 case
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Sunday travel in summer months, overweight vehicles and/or loads
Permit amendment allowed (Yes or no)
Whether an active permit may be amended, under the applicable conditions.
Yes
Warning sign required (Yes or no)
Whether the vehicle or combination must display warning signs or rigid surfaces meeting the prescribed standards when its dimensions exceed the specified thresholds, or when required by a permit condition.
Yesin 2 cases
- In general
- In general
Annual permits
20 topics Open Annual permits
Annual permit types offered (Choices)
Which categories of annual special hauling permit the region issues.
In general
- Enhanced annual permit
- Annual permit
Paragraph 1 of subsection 1 (1)
- Annual permit for loads within the specified length, width, height and weight limits
Paragraph 1.1 of subsection 1 (1); paragraph 1 does not apply
- Annual permit for loads exceeding the specified length, width, height or weight limits
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.
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbAnnual permit; vehicles and/or loads (subject to vehicle configuration)
- 78,000 kg171,960 lbEnhanced annual permit; vehicles and/or loads (subject to vehicle configuration)
- 63,500 kg139,993 lbParagraph 1 of subsection 1 (1); annual term; fee 448.75 dollars
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.
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit; vehicles and/or loads (subject to vehicle configuration)
- 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual Permits; Combination vehicles
- 12.5 m41′Annual Permits; Single vehicle
- 32 m105′Enhanced annual permit; vehicles and/or loads (subject to vehicle configuration)
Pilot cars
99 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.
5 m16′ 5″
In general
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Multi-lane highways
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Multi-lane highways
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Multi-lane route
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Two lane highways
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.
- 4.65 m15′ 3″Rear overhang
- 4.65 m15′ 3″Rear overhang
- 4.65 m15′ 3″Rear overhang
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.
36.8 m120′ 7″
In general
- 36.8 m120′ 7″In general
- 45.8 m150′ 1″In general
- 36.8 m120′ 7″In general
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.
365 days
IFTA decal fee (Fees)
The fee charged for each set of IFTA decals ordered.
$10CAD
IFTA record retention period (Measures)
The number of years records supporting IFTA tax returns must be kept from the return due date or filing date, whichever is later.
4 years
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.
10 days
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.
2 permits
Special permit fee (Fees)
The fee charged for a special permit.
- Commercial vehicle (gross weight under 4500 kgs)$23.50CAD
- Laden commercial vehicle (gross weight over 4500 kgs) or bus, without trailer$116.25CAD
- Laden commercial vehicle or bus, towing a trailer$205CAD
- Passenger vehicle$23.50CAD
Permit bonds
1 topic 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.
A bond may be required
11 kg per millimetre of tire width
A bond may be required
10,000 kg on the axle during the reduced load period
A bond may be required — subject to a technical analysis of the bridge structures and a geotechnical assessment of the pavement structure
Total gross vehicle weight greater than 120,000 kg
May be sufficient to warrant a bond being posted
loading on tires must exceed 11 kg per millimetre width
Where these facts come from
- Guide to oversize/overweight vehicles and loads(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 543 facts
- Guide sur les véhicules et charges de dimensions/poids exceptionnels(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 215 facts
- Get an oversize/overweight permit(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 213 facts
- Guide to oversize/overweight vehicles and loads(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 115 facts
- O. Reg. 381/98: SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 72 facts
- O. Reg. 221/19 SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 70 facts
- O. Reg. 381/98 SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 59 facts
- O. Reg. 215/18: Over-dimensional Vehicle Escorts(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 24 facts
- International Fuel Tax Agreement | ontario.ca(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 15 facts
- Special Permit | ontario.ca(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 15 facts
- Ontario Seasonal Loads | Ontario 511(opens in a new tab)
511on.ca, web page, 12 facts
- Règl. de l’Ont. 215/18 : Accompagnateurs de véhicules de dimensions excessives(opens in a new tab)
www.ontario.ca, web page, 4 facts