Annual permits in Quebec
91 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 4 official sources.
Where to apply
Where an application for Annual permits is submitted in Quebec.
Online · Ministère des Transports
Système de gestion des permis spéciaux ministériels (GPM)
gpm.transports.gouv.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
The GPM system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To create a “carrier” customer account or to apply through an authorized representative, the registre d’identification (NIR) number of the Commission des transports du Québec or the certificat d’aptitude à la sécurité (CAS) number will be required. The start date of validity must be the same day or within the next three months.
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General
12 topics
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.
- 21 m68′ 11″Class 1; general category; one crane
- 17 m55′ 9.5″Class 1; general category; one unit, one road vehicle
- 30 m98′ 5″Class 1; general category; three units, a combination of three road vehicles
- 27.5 m90′ 2.5″Class 1; general category; two units, a combination of two road vehicles
Max width for standard annual permit (m) (Measures)
Maximum overall width of a vehicle or load authorized by an annual permit, in metres.
- 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1; General
- 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1; general category
Max height for standard annual permit (m) (Measures)
Maximum overall height of a vehicle and its load authorized by an annual permit, in metres.
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1; General
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1; general category
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2; general category
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2; General; Transport of prefabricated buildings
Annual permit fee (Fees)
Fee charged to issue one annual special hauling permit.
- General permit 2026; Class 4; Number of months: 12$802CAD
- General permit 2026; Classes 1, 2 and 3; Number of months: 12$347CAD
Annual permit validity period (In words)
The length of time for which an annual permit is valid, as stated by the region.
General category; with or without a determined route
A maximum period of one year
General: with a specified route
a maximum duration of one month
General: without a specified route
a maximum period of one year
Max rear overhang for annual permit (m) (Measures)
Maximum distance the load or vehicle may project rearward under an annual permit, in metres.
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Class 1; general category; rear overhang; other
- 6 m19′ 8″Class 1; general category; timber in lengths
- 5 m16′ 5″Class 2; general category
- 5 m16′ 5″Class 2; General; Transport of prefabricated buildings
Replacement permit fee (Fees)
Fee charged to issue a replacement permit when the original is lost or destroyed.
$5.45CAD
Permit already issued
Max front overhang authorized by permit (m) (Measures)
Maximum distance the load or vehicle may project ahead of the front axle or bumper under the permit type, in metres.
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Class 1; crane and snow removal vehicle
- 2 m6′ 6.5″Class 1; front overhang; other
- 4 m13′ 1.5″Class 1; General; Crane and snow removal vehicle
- 2 m6′ 6.5″Class 1; General; Other
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.
- 0.3 m1′Class 2; Building in sections; additional width at roof; left-hand side; at least 3.65 m from the ground
- 0.45 m1′ 5.5″Class 2; Building in sections; additional width at roof; side of the right-hand shoulder of the highway; at least 2.10 m from the ground
- 0.1 m4″Class 2; General; Width at base of building
- 0.3 m1′Class 2; section building; left side; at least 3.65 m from the ground
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.
- 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2; general category; sectional building; Provided that the 45 cm excess is located on the right shoulder side of the road and is at least 2.10 m from the ground, and that the 30 cm excess on the left side is at least 3.65 m from the ground.
- 4.6 m15′ 1″Class 2; general category; whole building
- 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2; General; Building in sections; Provided that the additional 45 cm is located on the side of the right-hand shoulder of the highway and is at least 2.10 m from the ground and that the additional 30 cm on the left-hand side is at least 3.65 m from the ground.
- 4.6 m15′ 1″Class 2; General; Entire building
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.
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2; general category; Plus an excess of 10 cm for projections
- 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2; General; Plus an additional 10 cm of overhang.
- 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 3; General; Transport of swimming pools
- 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 3; Transport of pools
Where these facts come from
- Guide du Règlement sur le permis spécial de circulation(opens in a new tab)
www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, PDF, 38 facts
- Guide to the Regulation Respecting Special Permits(opens in a new tab)
www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, PDF, 37 facts
- Permis spéciaux pour excès de charges et dimensions – Classes 1 à 7(opens in a new tab)
www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 15 facts
- Demander et gérer un permis spécial(opens in a new tab)
www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 1 fact