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Transport in Quebec

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Where to apply

Where an application for Transport is submitted in Quebec.

  • Online · Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable

    Système de gestion des permis ministériels (GPM)

    gpm.transports.gouv.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)

    Create an authentication account with a valid email address, then create a GPM account (Individual, Carrier or Authorized Representative).

  • 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.

  • Email · Ministère des Transports

    Demande de remboursement de permis

    remboursement-gpm@transports.gouv.qc.ca

    Send an email with a copy of the invoice, proof of payment and the special permit marked to cancel it.

  • Email · Sûreté du Québec

    Équipe du transport hors normes, par courriel

    transportshorsnormes@surete.qc.ca

    Complete form SQ-3140 and send it with a copy of the special road permit issued by the MTMD. A delay of 48 working hours between the date of the application and the required transport date is required, and the agreement must be signed beforehand.

  • Phone · B.I.M. Consulting inc.

    B.I.M. Consulting inc., par téléphone

    506 432-6840

  • Phone · C.U.T.C. inc.

    C.U.T.C. inc., par téléphone

    450 687-8294

  • Phone · Commission des transports du Québec

    Commission des transports du Québec, par téléphone

    1 888 461-2433

  • Fax · B.I.M. Consulting inc.

    B.I.M. Consulting inc., par télécopieur

    506 432-5983

  • Fax · C.U.T.C. inc.

    C.U.T.C. inc., par télécopieur

    450 687-6963

  • Fax · Commission des transports du Québec

    Commission des transports du Québec, par télécopieur (Montréal)

    514 873-4720

  • Fax · Commission des transports du Québec

    Commission des transports du Québec, par télécopieur (Québec)

    418 644-8034

  • In person

    B.I.M. Consulting inc.

    33, Sunnyside Drive, Sussex (Nouveau-Brunswick) E4E 1E1

  • In person

    C.U.T.C. inc.

    1295, croissant Carol, Laval (Québec) H7W 1G3

  • In person · Commission des transports du Québec

    Commission des transports du Québec, Montréal

    140, boulevard Crémazie Ouest, 11e étage, bureau 1100, Montréal (Québec) H2P 1C3

  • In person · Commission des transports du Québec

    Commission des transports du Québec, Québec

    200, chemin Sainte-Foy, 7e étage, Québec (Québec) G1R 5V5

  • In person

    Infotax SCT inc.

    18070, rue J.-A. Bombardier, Mirabel (Québec) J7J 2H8

General

39 topics

Permit term (Choices)

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

  • General permit

    • Annual

  • Specific permit

    • Single trip

Maximum gross weight for tractor and dolly (Measures)

The maximum gross weight permitted for the tractor and towed dolly combination, in kilograms, as set out in the regulation's axle load and gross weight tables.

  • 42,000 kg92,594 lbTractor and towed dolly combination, minimum spacing of 2.40 m
  • 42,000 kg92,594 lbUntil December 31, 1997, 7- or 8-axle road vehicle combination consisting of a 3-axle tractor, 2 of which form a tandem axle, a towed single-axle dolly and a 3- or 4-axle semi-trailer, minimum spacing of 2.40 m between the center of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the center of the single axle of the towed dolly
  • 42,000 kg92,594 lbUntil December 31, 1997, 7- or 8-axle road vehicle combination consisting of a 3-axle tractor, 2 of which form a tandem axle, a towed single-axle dolly and a 3- or 4-axle semi-trailer, minimum spacing of 2.40 m between the center of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the center of the single axle of the towed dolly
  • 42,000 kg92,594 lbUntil December 31, 1997, 7- or 8-axle road vehicle combination consisting of a 3-axle tractor, 2 of which form a tandem axle, a towed single-axle dolly and a 3- or 4-axle semi-trailer, minimum spacing of 2.40 m between the center of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the center of the single axle of the towed dolly

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.

Yesin 19 cases

  • Condition L; escort vehicle ahead of the oversize vehicle
  • Condition N; escort vehicle at the rear
  • Condition O; 2 escort vehicles at the rear
  • Escorted vehicle covered by a condition requiring a rear escort vehicle and by a condition requiring a front escort vehicle; 2 escort vehicles required, one front and one rear

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.

  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbCombination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer, minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the axle group located under the semi-trailer of 10 m
  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbCombination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer, minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the axle group located under the semi-trailer of 10 m
  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbCombination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer, minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the axle group located under the semi-trailer of 10 m
  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbCombination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer; minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the axle group located under the semi-trailer of 10 m

Maximum gross weight for 8-axle combination (Measures)

The maximum gross vehicle weight permitted for a vehicle combination with 8 axles, in kilograms, as set out in the regulation's axle load and gross weight tables.

  • 76,000 kg167,551 lbCombination of road vehicles with 7 or 8 axles, 3-axle tractor, 1-axle towed dolly, 3- or 4-axle semi-trailer, minimum spacing of 10 m
  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbUntil December 31, 1997; 8- or 9-axle road vehicle combination; minimum spacing of 10 m between the center of the last axle of the towed dolly's tandem axle and the center of the first axle of the axle group located under the semi-trailer
  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbUntil December 31, 1997; combination of road vehicles with 8 or 9 axles; minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the towed dolly's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the axle group located under the semitrailer of 10 m

Maximum total length (Measures)

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

  • 40 m131′ 3″Class 1, any combination of road vehicles covered by a specific permit
  • 40 m131′ 3″Class 1, any combination of road vehicles covered by a specific permit
  • 40 m131′ 3″Class 1, any combination of road vehicles covered by a specific permit
  • 40 m131′ 3″Class 1, any combination of road vehicles covered by a specific permit

Maximum width (Measures)

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

  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 1, general permit

Maximum height (Measures)

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

  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1, general permit
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 1, general permit

Trip & fuel permits

24 topics Open Trip & fuel permits

Temporary trip permit issuing authority (In words)

The type of body authorized to issue temporary trip permits, such as a government authority or a licensed dealer.

SAAQ or dealer

Temporary trip permit application channel (In words)

Where or to whom a carrier must apply to obtain a temporary trip permit, such as a service point or a licensed dealer.

  • In general

    with an organization authorized by Revenu Québec

  • In general

    SAAQ service points

Temporary trip permit exempts IFTA obligations (Yes or no)

Whether holding a temporary trip permit exempts the carrier from IFTA obligations, including obtaining an IFTA licence and decals and filing quarterly motor fuel tax returns.

Yes

Mobile/modular homes

12 topics Open Mobile/modular homes

Maximum roof width for whole building (Measures)

Maximum permitted width at the roof for a whole prefabricated building transported under a Class 2 permit, measured in metres.

  • 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2, building in sections
  • 5.05 m16′ 7″Class 2, building in sections
  • 5.75 m18′ 10.5″Class 2, building in sections, specific category
  • 4.6 m15′ 1″Class 2, whole building

Maximum length (Measures)

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

  • 30 m98′ 5″Class 2
  • 30 m98′ 5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings

Maximum height (Measures)

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

  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, general permit
  • 5 m16′ 5″Class 2, specific permit
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Class 2, transport of prefabricated buildings

Permit costs

27 topics Open Permit costs

Permit fee (Fees)

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

  • Annual fees exigible for a general permit; Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 permit$347CAD
  • Annual fees exigible for a general permit; Class 4, Class 5, Class 6 or Class 7 permit$802CAD
  • Annual fees exigible for a general permit; Class 6 permit issued for travel on a bridge where a sign prohibits travel by outsized vehicles; holder of a Class 4 or Class 5 general permit or of a Class 6 general permit authorizing travel on the network of autoroutes referred to in Schedule 4 or on all public highways$135CAD
  • Annual fees for the general class 6 permit issued to travel on a bridge where signage prohibits the travel of oversize vehicles; to the holder of a general class 4 or 5 permit or a general class 6 permit authorizing travel on the highway network referred to in Schedule 4 or on all public roads$135CAD

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.

January 1, 2026

In general

  • January 1, 2026In general
  • January 1, 2026In general

Permit amendment fee (Fees)

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

$5.45CAD

The correction of a permit already issued

OS/OW permits

104 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

Maximum gross weight (kg) (Measures)

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

  • 74,000 kg163,142 lb7-axle combination, 4 axles under semi-trailer, total combination weight, spacing 10 m
  • 36,000 kg79,366 lb7-axle combination, 4 axles under semi-trailer, tractor weight, spacing 10 m
  • 76,000 kg167,551 lbClass 5, combination of three vehicles, 7 or 8 axles
  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbClass 5, combination of three vehicles, 8 or 9 axles

Toll highway travel allowed (Yes or no)

Whether the permit authorizes travel on toll highways, subject to the vehicle having a valid transponder.

Yesin 2 casesNoin 1 case

  • General condition 3
  • General condition 5
  • General condition 6

Crane / self-propelled vehicles

17 topics Open Crane / self-propelled vehicles

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.

Yesin 8 cases

  • For lifting devices, cranes and snow removal vehicles, where the front overhang is more than 4 m
  • Roads with more than one traffic lane in the direction travelled by the outsize vehicle; > 21 m crane
  • Roads with only one traffic lane in the direction travelled by the outsize vehicle; > 21 m crane
  • SCHEDULE 3, condition N; On bridges

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.

  • 36,000 kg79,366 lbFor a combination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer; for the tractor; the minimum spacing between the centre of the last axle of the tractor's tandem axle and the centre of the first axle of the group of axles located under the semi-trailer is 10 m
  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbFor a combination of road vehicles with 7 axles, 4 of which are located under the semi-trailer; limits reduced by 750 kg for each full 0.30 m increment below the prescribed spacing
  • 24,000 kg52,911 lbSchedule 1; vehicle equipped with 2 axles; the sum of the axle loads established in accordance with section 1 of this Schedule without exceeding
  • 36,000 kg79,366 lbSchedule 1; vehicle equipped with 3 axles, 2 of which are located at the rear of the vehicle; minimum spacing of 4.50 m; the sum of the axle loads without exceeding

Permit fee (Fees)

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

  • Annual fees; general permit of class 1, 2, or 3$347CAD
  • Annual fees; general permit of class 4, 5, 6 or 7$802CAD
  • Annual fees; general permit; class 1, 2 or 3$347CAD
  • Annual fees; general permit; class 4, 5, 6 or 7$802CAD

Superload permits

20 topics Open Superload permits

Oversize width threshold (Measures)

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

  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 7: limits exceeding those of a general Class 1 permit; including load and equipment.
  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Class 7: limits exceeding, including load and equipment, those of a general Class 1 permit
  • 5 m16′ 5″Size in excess of Class 1 limits

Oversize length threshold (Measures)

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

  • 17 m55′ 9.5″Size in excess of Class 1 limits; Single unit road vehicle
  • 40 m131′ 3″Size in excess of Class 1 limits; Three-unit vehicle,a combination of three road vehicles
  • 40 m131′ 3″Size in excess of Class 1 limits; Two-unit vehicle, a combination of two road vehicles

Overweight gross weight threshold (Measures)

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

  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbLoads in excess of Class 5 limits; Combination of three vehicles; 8 or 9 axles
  • 76,000 kg167,551 lbLoads in excess of Class 5 limits; Combination of three vehicles:7 or 8 axles
  • 72,000 kg158,733 lbLoads in excess of Class 5 limits; Combination of two vehicles; 6 axles
  • 74,000 kg163,142 lbLoads in excess of Class 5 limits; Combination of two vehicles; 7 axles

Rules of circulation

112 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 2 cases

  • In general
  • All vehicles operating under a special permit of any class
  • Condition 5

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.

Yes

Width > 3.04 m, length > 25 m or height > 4.30 m; vehicle assigned to snow removal: width > 3.75 m or equipment exceeding the left side by more than 60 cm or the right side by more than 130 cm

Sunday and holiday travel allowed (Yes or no)

Whether a vehicle or combination of vehicles is permitted to travel on Sundays and legal holidays under the applicable permit or exemption.

Yesin 4 casesNoin 1 case

  • All vehicles travelling under a special permit of any class
  • Cranes
  • Cranes
  • SCHEDULE 3, General, condition 5

Annual permits

18 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.

  • 76,000 kg167,551 lbClass 5; Combination of three vehicles equipped with 7 or 8 axles
  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbClass 5; Combination of three vehicles equipped with 8 or 9 axles
  • 76,000 kg167,551 lbClass 5; Combination of three vehicles; 7 or 8 axles
  • 79,000 kg174,165 lbClass 5; Combination of three vehicles; 8 or 9 axles

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

Pilot cars

66 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.

  • 3.1 m10′ 2″At night on a road having only one lane of traffic in the direction of the lane used
  • 3.75 m12′ 3.5″Route with more than one lane of traffic in the direction of the lane used
  • 3.75 m12′ 3.5″Route with only one lane of traffic in the direction of the lane used
  • 4.4 m14′ 5″Route with only one lane of traffic in the direction of the lane used

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.

  • 2 m6′ 6.5″Front overhang for any other road vehicle
  • 4 m13′ 1.5″Front overhang for cranes and for vehicles assigned to snow removal
  • 4 m13′ 1.5″Rear overhang for any other load or equipment
  • 6 m19′ 8″Rear overhang for trees in length

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.

  • 27.5 m90′ 2.5″Combination of 2 road vehicles including a combination of road vehicles consisting of a crane and a trailer
  • 30 m98′ 5″Combination of 3 vehicles consisting of a tractor, a towed diabolo and a semi-trailer or a combination of vehicles covered by a class 2 permit
  • 21 m68′ 11″Crane
  • 17 m55′ 9.5″Single-unit vehicle

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.

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

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.

propane; natural gas

Fuel permit application form (In words)

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

CA-27.1-V

Where these facts come from

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

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

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

    www.revenuquebec.ca, web page, 19 facts

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

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