Oversized Load Permit Application
Municipality of Leamington Oversized Load Permit Application
Please read the below information before proceeding.
Overview
An Oversized Load Permit is required for anyone wishing to operate or transport oversized vehicles, loads and otherwise non—conforming vehicle configurations on municipal roadways, which fall outside the prescribed limits of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990 and subsidiary regulations. An Oversized Load Permit is required to ensure the safe transportation of these vehicles while protecting the interests and safety of the public as well as municipal roadways and infrastructure. Anyone wishing to operate or transport oversized or overweight vehicles and loads on municipal owned roadways requires a permit issued from the Municipality of Leamington, Engineering Department.
What is an Oversized Load?
An Oversized Load meets one of the following criteria:
- Load is wider than 2.6m or 8.5ft
- Combination Truck and Load is longer than 23m or 75.46ft
- Load Height is greater than 4.15m or 13.5ft
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 36,364kg or 80,000lbs.
Note: Securities may be required if a load is greater than 6m or 19.69ft; longer than 45.75m or 150.1ft, or Gross Vehicle Weight (GVVV) is greater than 120,000kg or 264,000lbs. Securities will be used to ensure that all work is completed satisfactory to Municipality of Leamington’s approval. This work shall include but is not limited to regulatory road signs, 911 signs and mailboxes.
Applicants should be aware that if any works proposed in Provincial or County rights of way, they must obtain the necessary permits from those authorities.
Oversized Load Permit requires the identification of a specific route as well as the product being moved prior to approval from the Municipality of Leamington.
Conditions contained on all permits must be strictly adhered to. This permit may be terminated for breach of any condition and the permit holder may be subject to prosecution.
Fees: In accordance with By-Law 78—23 applicants shall pay a non-refundable fee of $265.00 plus HST for each Municipal Oversized Load Permit application.
Payment: Online payment is available. Please note a convenience fee will be added to the total on your invoice. Once you have submitted your form, you can process your payment immediately.
Questions: If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Engineering Department by email engdept@leamington.ca or by phone 519-326-5761 ext. 1315.