Moving Permits and Oversized Loads

• 10 to 15 business days prior to the requested start date of the permit
• In order to avoid delays in obtaining an annual permit, please ensure the permit request is submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the requested start date of the permit

An annual permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

• Automobile Liability Insurance required - The Mover must verify a minimum of $5,000,000 Automobile Liability insurance coverage for the vehicle hauling the large or oversized load
• Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance required - The Mover must verify a minimum of $5,000,000 CGL insurance coverage with the City of Oshawa named on the policy as an Additional Insured
• A Certificate of Insurance must be submitted to the City to verify valid insurance coverage required by this permit

City address for Certificate of Insurance:

City of Oshawa
50 Centre Street South
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7

• In addition to proposed route description on the application, a route map and traffic control plan may be required

• The applicant is responsible for obtaining clearance/approvals from Railway companies, Fire Services, Police Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Durham Region Transit and overhead utilities
• The applicant is responsible for arranging police escorts and traffic control as required

For gross vehicle weights exceeding 65,000 kg, applicant will require to submit:

• Axle load drawing
• An evaluation by a qualified engineer/consultants may be required to confirm that all bridges/structures on the proposed route are safe for specific loading
• Pre and post road condition assessment report may be required

• No person shall move any oversize or overweight vehicle or load on any highway under the jurisdiction of the City, without first obtaining a Moving Permit
• No Licensee shall fail to produce a Moving Permit if requested to do so by the Commissioner or by any other person who is authorized to enforce the by-laws of the City
• No Licensee shall fail to comply with any of the conditions set out in a Moving Permit
• The driver of the vehicle must adhere to all applicable traffic regulations, By-laws and posted signs. The vehicle operator is not permitted to travel on any roadway restricted to heavy vehicle traffic or exceed weight limits, unless otherwise authorized
• Roadway damage deposit may apply and will be assessed on a permit by permit basis
• Approval of permit is subject to all requirements specified by the public utilities, all provincial laws, and any other approvals required by the City of Oshawa