Oversize and Overweight Permits

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Permit Overview

Alberta Transportation monitors, controls, and issues permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles, for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the safety of the traveling public.
  • To minimize the inconvenience to the traveling public.
  • To minimize damage to the roadway infrastructure.
  • To facilitate the movement of commodities which are non-divisible, deemed impractical to divide, or uneconomical to transport at legal dimensions.
  • To establish and communicate to the carrier, a set of conditions for the safe movement of the load.
    Note: This electronic service is meant to be a simplified guide to certain parts of the acts and regulations, and not a substitute for them.

Alberta Transportation, Transport Engineering Branch, is not responsible for any omissions in the following documents. It is the responsibility of the transporter to consult the regulations for the exact requirements before moving shipments.

   
      Permit Types Available Safety Requirements
      Escort Vehicle Requirements Permit Fees
      Escort Driver's Handbook (pdf)  
     

Permits may be available for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and their loads. Conditions are applied that minimize infrastructure damage and enhance safety to the public.

         
   
    For more information about this program, call our Central Permit Office:
         
      Toll Free North America 1-800-662-7138
      Local calls (403) 342-7138
      Fax (403) 340-5278
         
    Road Ban Information
         
      Fax polling: (403) 340-5092