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Nova Scotia OS/OW Permit Requirements

Canada · Nova Scotia Department of Public Works — Transportation Division, Commercial Vehicles

Everything heavy-haul carriers need to know before moving an oversize or overweight load through Nova Scotia: survey triggers, fees, lead times and the official permit portal.

Lead time
5 business days
Base fee
C$40 single-trip; C$160 annual
Permit validity
Up to 5 days

Route survey triggers

  • Height
    Height exceeds 4.15 m (13.6 ft) — special permit required
  • Width
    Width exceeds 2.6 m (8.5 ft) — special permit required
  • Length
    Length exceeds 23.0 m (75.5 ft) — special permit required
  • Weight
    GVW exceeds 63,500 kg (140,000 lbs) — overweight permit required
  • Width
    Width exceeds 4.88 m (16.0 ft) — route survey required

Fee notes

Single-trip C$40 base. Annual C$160. Overweight tiers C$25–C$200. Superload bridge review via NS Public Works at C$300+.

Official resources

Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with Nova Scotia Department of Public Works — Transportation Division, Commercial Vehicles.

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