An 'Annual Oversize Permit' or a 'Single-Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit' is required to carry oversize loads on Regional Roads. These permits generally apply to transport and trucking companies and organizations. Applications for permits must be made in person, with listed documentation, by someone authorized to sign.

The applicant is responsible to ensure that permits are current. There is no formal notification of upcoming permit expiry.

• Annual Oversize Permits 
  • The Application Process
  • Application Fees
  • Annual Oversize Permit Conditions 
• Single-Trip Oversize/Overweight Permits
  • The Application Process
  • Application Fees
  • Single-Trip Oversize Permit Conditions
• Permits Contact Information

Annual Oversize Permits

The Application Process

Please call to schedule an appointment to create your permit. You must physically come to the permits counter to create your permit. The permit itself is not created until it is paid for and signed by your representative. Please do not mail or courier your payment, nor fax your documents, as it is not a requirement to fax us anything. Sending by fax will not create your permit.

These are the permitting requirements:

• A signed original Certificate of Insurance, which states a minimum of $5 million liability coverage and specifically naming the Region of Halton as 'Additionally Insured'.
  • NOTE: Having the Region named as 'Additionally Insured' is different than just 'Certified to' the Region. If the Region isn't specifically named as Additionally Insured, or you bring us a photocopy or fax, we cannot issue your Permit. Even if your insurance is still ‘good from last year', please bring to us a hardcopy, as we are unable to transfer the Certificate from your last year's Permit.
• A complete list of all vehicles, make, model, VIN and license plate numbers.
• If you are renewing a permit, provide a copy of that permit, or at minimum providing the permit number is required.

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Application Fees

Application fees change annually.

• Fee for Permit: $327.27
• Payment Options: Cash, Credit card, Debit card or Cheque (American Express and Visa Debit cards are not accepted)
  • NOTES: Please make cheques payable to "The Regional Municipality of Halton". Credit cards much be present at time of payment. We cannot accept Credit card payments over the phone. 

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Annual Oversize Permit Conditions

1. An Annual Oversize Permit is necessary for vehicle combinations and load within these dimension ranges:
   • Width 2.60-3.99 m
   • Height 4.15-4.25 m
   • Length (Single Vehicle) 12.50 m-15.50 m
   • Length (in combination) 23.00 m-36.70 m
2. The Annual Oversize Permit does not allow oversize or overweight vehicles to use roads that have axle load restrictions; roads posted as “No Truck Routes” or roads labeled as “Class B Roads”.  These are separate regulations that supersede the issuance of an Annual Oversize Permit.
3. A copy of the Annual Oversize Permit must be kept in the vehicle conducting the move, and the Annual Oversize Permit must be surrendered to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or Halton Region Police (HRPS) upon demand. 
4. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have red protecting flags displayed on all 4 corners during daylight hours. 
5. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have illuminated red lights on all corners of the overhanging load ½ hour before dusk and ½ hour after dawn.
6. Halton Region does not provide the applicant notice of upcoming permit expiry. The applicant is to contact the Region's Service Permits Group to arrange for a new Annual Oversize Permit.
7. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have an over dimensional banner must be displayed on the front bumper of combination and rear bumper of combination.
8. All loads must be secured in accordance with the cargo Securement regulations outlined in the Highway Traffic Act.
9. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to attain all necessary permits by other road jurisdiction authorities (i.e., Provincial / Municipal).
10. Halton Region must be notified if conditions applying to the application of the permit change through the term of the permit (i.e., Liability Insurance / CVOR).
11. Permit is valid only for carrier named on front page of permit.
12. Permit is not valid during adverse weather, poor visibility or poor road conditions.

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Single-Trip Oversize/Overweight Permits

The Application Process

Please call to schedule an appointment to create your permit. You must physically come to the permits counter to create your permit. The permit itself is not created until it is paid for and signed by your representative. Please do not mail or courier your payment, nor fax your documents, as it is not a requirement to fax us anything. Sending by fax will not create your permit. 

These are the permitting requirements:

• A detailed route indicating the regional roads being traveled (written description or map).
• The date the trip is to occur.
• A detailed load description.
• A complete list of vehicles, make, model, VIN and license plate numbers.
• A signed original Certificate of Insurance, which states a minimum of $5 million liability coverage and specifically naming the Region of Halton as 'Additionally Insured'.

Once the permit is created, it is then your responsibility to contact the Halton Region's Road Supervisor, John Stervoski at 905-464-0769, in order to coordinate the inspection of your trip. After successful inspection, the security deposits will be returned to you.

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Application Fees

Application fees change annually.

• Preliminary fees for your Permit: $5,759.60 ($5,306.00 of which is a refundable deposit against damages)
• Payment Options: Cash, Credit card, Debit card or Cheque (American Express and Visa Debit cards are not accepted)
  • NOTES: Please make cheques payable to "The Regional Municipality of Halton". Credit cards much be present at time of payment. We cannot accept Credit card payments over the phone.   

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Single-Trip Oversize Permit Conditions

1. A Single-Trip Permit is necessary for vehicle combinations OVER these dimensions:
   • Width - 3.99 m
   • Height - 4.25
   • Length (in combination) - 36.74 m
   • Weight - 63 500 Kg
2. The Single-Trip Permit does not allow oversize or overweight vehicles to use roads that have axle load restrictions; roads posted as “No Truck Routes” or roads labeled as “Class B Roads”. These are separate regulations that supersede the issuance of a Single-Trip Permit.
3. The Single-Trip Permit does not allow overweight vehicles to travel on the 16 Mile Creek south structure (eastbound lanes) on Regional Road No. 5. Permit Holders must provide a route that does not include the use of this structure - and hold all applicable permits to accompany the diversion of the aforementioned structure (i.e., Provincial / Municipal).
4. A copy of the Single-Trip Permit must be kept in the vehicle conducting the move, and the Single-Trip Permit must be surrendered to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or Halton Region Police (HRPS) upon demand.
5. The permit holder is responsible to call the Region of Halton’s Road Supervisor a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the proposed move date/time – to allow for a pre-move inspection to be conducted. Call John Stervoski directly at 905-464-0769 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30).  Only after pre and post inspection of the route will security deposits be returned to the permit holder.
6. A pre-move route survey must be conducted by the permit holder to ensure that vertical and horizontal clearances on the proposed move route are adequate.
7. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have red protecting flags displayed on all 4 corners during daylight hours.
8. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have illuminated red lights on all corners of the overhanging load ½ hour before dusk and ½ hour after dawn.
9. The Single-Trip Permit is valid only for the dates indicated on the permit. 
10. The applicant is responsible to make all necessary arrangements with Halton Regional Police, Bell Telephone, Hydro One, local Public Utilities and municipal governments or any other agencies whose infrastructure may be affected by the move. This must occur prior to Regional staff issuing the permit (where applicable).
11. Escorts are to be provided following MTO guidelines:
    • Private escort: 4.0m to 4.99m wide and/or 36.75 to 45.74m long
    • Police escort: 5.0m or more in width and/or 45.75m or more in length
12. Private escort vehicles must be on proposed move route in advance and behind load combination a maximum of 500 meters.
13. All loads carried exceeding 2.60 metres in width must have an over dimensional banner must be displayed on the front bumper of combination and rear bumper of combination.
14. All loads must be secured in accordance with the Cargo Securement Regulations outlined in the Highway Traffic Act.
15. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to attain all necessary permits by other road jurisdiction authorities (i.e., Provincial/Municipal).
16. Halton Region must be notified if conditions applying to the application of the permit change through the term of the permit (i.e., Liability Insurance/CVOR).
17. Proposed move must be approved by Transportation Services adhering to timeframes / durations supplied by Transportation Services.
18. Permit is valid only for carrier named on front page of permit.
19. Permit is not valid during averse weather, poor visibility or poor road conditions.

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Permits Contact Information

• Service Permits staff - Public Works Counter
  1151 Bronte Road
  Oakville (view map ) 
  Tel. 905-825-6000 Ext. 7879 or 7878

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