Oversized load sign

Moving Permits and Oversized Loads

A permit is required to move any oversize or overweight vehicle or load on any highway under the jurisdiction of the City.

Notice required

10 to 15 business days before the requested start date of the permit
In order to avoid delays in obtaining an annual permit, please ensure the permit request is submitted a minimum of ten business days prior to the requested start date of the permit

An annual permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Automobile Liability Insurance required - The Mover must verify a minimum of $5,000,000 Automobile Liability insurance coverage for the vehicle hauling the large or oversized load
Commercial General Liability (C.G.L.) Insurance required - The Mover must verify a minimum of $5,000,000 C.G.L. insurance coverage with the City of Oshawa named on the policy as an additional Insured
A Certificate of Insurance must be submitted to the City to verify valid insurance coverage required by this permit

City address for Certificate of Insurance:

City of Oshawa
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7

In addition to proposed route description on the application, a route map and traffic control plan may be required
The applicant is responsible for obtaining clearance/approvals from Railway companies, Fire Services, Police Services, Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S.), Durham Region Transit and overhead utilities
The applicant is responsible for arranging police escorts and traffic control as required

Axle load drawing and/or structural stability report required.

For gross vehicle weights exceeding 65,000 kg, applicant will require to submit:

Axle load drawing
An evaluation by a qualified engineer/consultants may be required to confirm that all bridges/structures on the proposed route are safe for specific loading
Pre and post road condition assessment report may be required

Vehicle/load specifications
Maximum width	Requirement
Up to 2.60 m	No permit required
2.61 m to 3.99 m	Permit required, no escort required
4.00 m to 4.99 m	Permit required, one escort vehicle required on multi-lane highways
4.00 m to 4.59 m	Permit required, one escort vehicle required on two lane highways
4.60 m to 4.99 m	Permit required, two escort vehicle required on two lane highways
5.00 m and greater	Permit required, minimum two police escort vehicle required
Overall Length
Up to 23 m	No permit required
23.01 m to 36.75 m	Permit required, no escort required
36.76 m to 45.74 m	Permit required, one escort vehicle required
45.75 m and greater	Permit required, minimum two police escort vehicle required
Height
Up to 4.15 m	No permit required
4.16 m to 4.60 m	Permit required, no escort required
4.60 m and greater	Permit required, one escort vehicle required - route confirmation with traffic signals and design
Overall Weight
Recorded weight shall be for the load and transporting vehicle combined. A permit is required if the axle and/or gross weight exceeds the limits set out in the Highway Traffic Act.

If any portion of the route will be on a Regional Road in Oshawa, the customer must obtain the Regional permit first.

The permit fee is $150 plus tax.