Get an over-dimensional vehicle permit

You will need to apply for an over-dimensional vehicle permits if your vehicle, bus, farm vehicle or other equipment is over legal limits established by Highway Regulation, section 18(1). This refers to the overall dimensions for each vehicle type listed in Highway Regulation, schedule 2, part 1 – dimension limits.

This permit is good for the calendar month in which it was purchased in. You can buy up to six permits at a time.

Exceptions

There are a few exceptions to the over-dimensional vehicle permit:

• fire-fighting equipment or other equipment driven by or for government, in response to an emergency, or;

• vehicles registered as farm vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act; or

• towed farm implements exempt from registration under the Motor Vehicles Act, which are driven:

  • between 1/2 hour before sunrise; and

  • 1/2 hour after sunset.

Read more about over-dimensional vehicle permitting.

You must phone a weigh station.

Whitehorse weigh station

In person: 91444 Alaska Highway (kilometre 1420.2) in Whitehorse. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Email: weighstation.whitehorse@gov.yk.ca

Phone: 867-667-5729

Fax: 867-393-6408

Watson Lake weigh station

In person: kilometre 976 Alaska Highway in Watson lake. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Email: weighstation.watsonlake@gov.yk.ca

Phone: 867-536-7400

Fax: 867-536-7577

What documents do I need?

Before we can issue you with a permit, you will need to provide us with:

• a copy of your valid vehicle insurance;

• a copy of your valid vehicle registration; and

• a valid driver’s licence.

The carrier compliance officer will let you know if you also need to provide:

• a lease agreement;

• a copy of a bill of lading; or

• a copy of valid vehicle ownership, such as a bill of sale.

What if you're carrying dangerous goods?

• If you're carrying dangerous goods you will need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate.

Apply

1. Complete an over-dimensional vehicle permit application form at the Whitehorse or Watson Lake weight stations.

2. The carrier compliance officer will:

   • review your application; and

   • evaluate if your vehicle will be safe on the road and not cause excessive damage to the highway.
     
     Read more about the approval process for the over-dimensional vehicle permit.
      

3. If you're approved, pay the permit fee of $25 per month by cash, credit card, debit card, company cheque from a Canadian bank, or through an approved charge account.

4. You will be given a hard copy of the permit. You must carry the permit or permit number in your vehicle.