Newfoundland and Labrador Oversize & Overweight Permit Requirements & Rules (2026)

In Newfoundland and Labrador, any load that exceeds the legal size or weight limits requires an oversize/overweight permit before it moves. Below are the legal limits and the requirements that apply at each threshold.

1When you need a permit

A load is oversize or overweight once it passes any of these:

Dimension	Newfoundland and Labrador legal limit	Permit if over
Width	8 ft 6 in	Wider
Height	13 ft 7 in	Taller
Length (combination)	75 ft	Longer
Gross weight	137,790 lbs	Heavier
Single axle	24,250 lbs	Heavier
Tandem axle	46,300 lbs	Heavier

Rear overhang is limited to 6.56 ft and front overhang to 3 ft before it counts toward length, and any overhang must be flagged.

2Escort & pilot car requirements

When the load reaches…	Newfoundland and Labrador requires
12 ft wide	1 escort (pilot car)
14.76 ft wide	2 escorts
14.76 ft high	Escort with a height pole / pole car
90 ft long	1 escort · 130 ft → 2 escorts
16.4 ft wide	Police escort

3When you can travel

Daylight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Weekend travel allowed within dimensional limits.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Good Friday, Victoria Day, NL Memorial Day (July 1), Remembrance Day, Boxing Day.

4Superloads in Newfoundland and Labrador

A load is a superload once it exceeds any of these:

Superload trigger	Threshold
Width	16.4 ft
Height	16 ft 5 in
Length	150 ft
Gross weight	200,000 lbs

Superloads require a route survey and roughly 12 days of lead time for approval.

5Permit timing

Standard single-trip: ~5 business days to issue.
Superload: ~12 days (route survey + review).
Validity: a single-trip permit is good for ~5 days.

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Note: these requirements are for planning and are verified as of May 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the provincial transport authority before dispatch.

?Newfoundland and Labrador permit FAQ

When do I need an oversize permit in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Once a load exceeds any legal limit: 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 7 in high, 75 ft long (combination), or 137,790 lbs gross.

When do I need a pilot car in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador requires one escort at 12 ft wide (two at 14.76 ft), a height pole at 14.76 ft high, and a police escort at 16.4 ft wide.

Can you drive an oversize load at night in Newfoundland and Labrador?

No — oversize loads move daylight-only, 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset. Weekend travel is allowed within limits.

What counts as a superload in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Over 16.4 ft wide, 16 ft 5 in high, 150 ft long, or 200,000 lbs gross. It requires a route survey and about 12 days of lead time.

How much does a Newfoundland and Labrador oversize permit cost?

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