Excess load moving permits

Trucking and construction companies must apply for a permit to move heavy loads within Peel Region’s right-of-way.

On this page

• Eligibility
• What you need
• Fees
• How to apply
• Who to contact
• More information

Eligibility

To apply for an excess load moving permit, your company:

• Must be an insured construction or trucking company in Peel.
• Must follow the Highway Traffic Act.

What you need

To apply for this permit, you need to provide:

1. A spreadsheet list of all vehicles used that includes the:
   • Year of vehicle
   • Make of vehicle
   • Vehicle’s license plate
   • VIN (vehicle identification number)
2. Your Insurance Certificate.
   • Motor vehicle liability insurance $3 million
   • Comprehensive general liability insurance $2 million
   • Total insurance $5 million
3. The correct route information for the move.

Fees

There are 2 fees.

1. Annual Permit

This is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

• 1 to 10 vehicles: $161.06
• 11 or more vehicles: $375.81

Dimensions must be within the annual requirements below:

2. Single Permits

Single permits are for one-time loads that exceed the maximum annual permit limits.

• Total weight must be below 120,000 kg.
• Permit fee: $161.06

We accept payment by Visa or Mastercard, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), or a cheque made payable to “Region of Peel.”

How to apply

Determine which type of excess load permit you’ll need, then complete the Excess Load Moving Permit application form.

You email your completed form to Road Permits or mail or drop it off in person to:

Region of Peel
Public Works Department
Transportation Division
10 Peel Centre Dr., Suite B, 4th Floor
Brampton, ON. L6T 4B9

act">Who to contact

If you have any questions or would like more details, email Road Permits or call 905-791-7800, ext. 6004.