Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Department of Transportation, Weights and Dimensions. An overdimensional/overweight permit is valid for one trip.
Permit approval depends on the proposed route, dimensions and infrastructure conditions.
Permit Office
| Office | Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation, Weights and Dimensions |
| Address | West Block, Confederation Building, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada A1C 5T7 |
| Contact | (709) 729-0359 |
| Hours | 9:00 A.M. ā 4:30 P.M. (AT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | An overdimensional/overweight permit is valid for one trip. |
| Operating time | 9:00 A.M. ā 4:30 P.M. (AT) |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | Width 14ā² or over: 1 front |
| Width | Width over 17ā² may need to meet additional requirements |
| Length | Length over 78ā²9ā³: 1 front |
- Escort vehicles must have one roof-mounted amber revolving lamp emitting alternating flashes clearly visible from 492ā² in normal daylight
- āDā signs must be displayed on the pilot vehicle's front or rear, whichever is applicable