Oversize and Overweight Load Permits
If you are moving a vehicle, load, object, or structure that is bigger or heavier than the legal limits of the Highway Traffic Act in the City of Niagara Falls, you must apply for a permit. This permit helps ensure your load travels safely and doesn’t cause traffic problems or damage to roads.
Examples of oversized or overweight loads
- Construction equipment like cranes or bulldozers
- Large buildings or homes that are pre-built
- Heavy industrial machines
- Double decker buses
Apply for an oversized/overweight permit
You can apply for a single-trip permit or an annual permit. Allow two (2) business days for us to process your application.
- Complete the Oversize/Overweight Load Permit Application
- Insurance: Use the Standard Liability form on the City’s Certificate of Insurance page
- Fees: Get the current fees on the Schedule of Fees page
Permits from other authorities
This permit is only valid for road sections under the jurisdiction of the City of Niagara Falls. You will also need permits from other authorities if you travel on their roads with an oversized or overweight load.
- You can check the road ownership using the Niagara Falls Street Name Index
- Ministry of Transportation – guide to oversize/overweight vehicles and loads
- Niagara Parks Commission – apply for a heavy or oversized load permit
- Niagara Region – apply for an oversized or overweight load permit
Resources
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
4343 Morrison Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6Z9
Canada
905-356-7521 ext. 4211
tpservices@niagarafalls.ca