Over-dimensional permit

All over-dimensional and overweight moves are governed under and subject to the following legislation:

Municipal:  Calgary Bylaws - Calgary Traffic Bylaw 26M96; Calgary Truck Route Bylaw 60M90; Dangerous Goods Routes Bylaw 13M2004  

Provincial: Provincial Legislation (Transportation) - The Traffic Safety Act; Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation; Alberta Electric System Operator Regulation

Federal:  Transport Canada - The Motor Vehicle Transport Act and Regulations

Carriers are responsible to obtain all required Provincial permits to move over-dimensional loads within Alberta or elsewhere.

Annual Over-Dimensional (City Wide) permits may be issued to carriers that have a high volume of loads to move within Calgary. The maximum dimensions that an annual permit may be issued for are:

• 6.0 meters wide [19.68 feet]
• 4.9 meters high [16 feet] – measured from road surface to top of load
• 40.0 meters long [131.2 feet] – measured bumper to end of load

Note: Annual Over-Dimensional (City Wide) permit holders must also submit each trip through TRAVIS.

Permit cost: $352.75 (non-refundable)

Timelines: Applications typically require five business days to process.

Whenever a transport vehicle meets the requirements for a coordinated over-dimensional move (exceeds: 5.3 metres in height OR 4.9 metres in height (house move) OR 7.3 metres in width) a Coordinated Over-Dimensional Move permit is required.

This allows The City of Calgary to coordinate the move with their service partners – ENMAX (electrical utility), TELUS Communications, Shaw Communications and the Calgary Police Service – to monitor and/or adjust utility and communication lines, adjust traffic control signs and signals, and manage traffic control. Coordinated over-dimensional moves help ensure the safe passage of these transport vehicles and their loads through the city, while minimizing interference with the normal flow of traffic.

A Coordinated Over-Dimensional Move permit must be obtained when a transport vehicle has an over-dimensional load that will exceed:

• 5.3 metres [17’4”] in height – measured from road surface to top of load, or
• 4.9 metres [16’] in height if a house move, measured from road surface to top of load, or
• 7.3 metres [24’] in width

Please review The Playbook for Coordinated Over-Dimensional Moves. It is a comprehensive guide for the requirements and responsibilities of the over-dimensional move process.

Note: If your move extends beyond the booked time slot, additional fees will apply and are the sole responsibility of the carrier.

Timelines: Moves take place 5 days a week (10 p.m. Mondays - 6 a.m. Fridays). Dates must be booked in advance:

Note: If the route the carrier selects is located near a transmission line that would have to be turned off to allow for safe passage, the utility requires a minimum of 7 weeks’ notice.