Horse-drawn vehicle permit

Organizations operating horse-drawn vehicles (also known as horse-drawn carriages) will require a horse-drawn permit to operate within The City of Calgary.

Regulations

To apply for this permit, the applicant must provide:

• Proof of insurance in the amount of $ 2 million, naming The City of Calgary as additionally insured.
• Detailed routing information. All requested routes are subject to approval.

Additionally, while operating:

• There must be a slow moving vehicles sign on the horse-drawn vehicle.
• The driver of the horse-drawn vehicle must wear a safety vest.

How to apply

There are two ways to request a horse-drawn vehicle permit application:

1. Contact 311.
2. In person at the Roads Traffic Permit Office - Temporarily closed, please contact 311
   
   
   Manchester Building U, 677 25 Avenue S.E.

    

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Permit costs

$52.10 + GST (non-refundable)

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