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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Northwest Territories
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Northwest Territories.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 13.8ft (165in)
- Length
- 82ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 10.5ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12.7ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 14.6ft wide
Escort requirements vary; consult GNWT for specific routes. Many routes are ice roads in winter only.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally allowed
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
No blanket night travel or weekend prohibitions in NWT LVCR. Night travel requires different lighting: red warning lights (rear) + amber warning lights (front) during darkness. Many routes are ice roads (winter only). Spring seasonal weight restrictions in effect by Registrar order. Schedule L enhanced visibility highways (Hwy 1 AB border to Hwy 3, Hwy 2, Hwy 3): some escort exceptions apply.
Superload Thresholds
- Length over
- 150ft
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Commercial/Single-Trip-Permits/Overweight-and-Oversized-Permit/New-Single-Trip-Permit
- Phone
- 1-866-225-3505
NT does not use super load category — any vehicle exceeding Schedule A-K or Section 6 limits requires a permit. Single-trip overdimension: $41; annual: $154; annual over-width: $144; annual over-height (up to 5.18m / 17ft): $144. Height >5.18m requires pre-authorization + utility company contacts. Regulation last amended June 15, 2026 (R-039-2026).
Planning a move through Northwest Territories?
Plan a truck-legal route that checks bridges and construction, or find a vetted transporter or escort.
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