Overview
Yukon Territory oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Yukon Department of Highways and Public Works. Permits are valid for one trip; the number of days is not specified.
Permit approval depends on the proposed route, dimensions and axle weights.
Permit Office
| Office | Yukon Territory Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon |
| Address | P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 2C6 |
| Contact | (403) 867-5729 |
| Hours | 24/7 (PT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Permits are valid for one trip; the number of days is not specified. |
| Operating time | 24/7 (PT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | Determined by routes traveled |
| Width | Determined by routes traveled |
| Height | Determined by routes traveled |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | — | 25,350 |
| Tandem | — | 51,920 |
| Tridum | — | 59,840 |
| Quad | — | 59,840 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | Width 10′6″ – 12′6″: 1 |
| Width | Width over 12′6″: 2 (front & rear) |
| Length | Length 85′5″ – 101′8″: 1 |
| Length | Length 101′9″ and over: 2 (front & rear) |
| Overhang | Overhang over 9′10″ beyond turning axis: 1 |
| Overhang | Rear overhang over 21′4″ beyond last axle: 1 |
| Overhang | Overhang beyond center line on curve: 2 (front & rear) |
| Height | Excessive height (case-by-case): 1 |
- Unique loads over 101′9″ long and 16′ wide: police escort
Notes
- Gross Weight — 5 Axles: 117,260
- Gross Weight — 6 Axles: 125,180
- Gross Weight — 7 Axles: 133,100
- Gross Weight — 8 Axles: 177,100