Factsheet 53 – August 2009

Permits

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An overdimension vehicle or load must have a specific permit, unless:

• its width and forward distance combination are within Category 1 or 2 limits, and
• it's no higher than 5 metres, and
• it doesn't have a front overhang or rear overhang greater than 7 metres, and
• it isn't longer overall than 25 metres.

If your vehicle exceeds any of these dimensions, or has a width and forward distance combination that falls within Category 3 or Category 4 areas of the graph, then you must obtain a specific permit from OPIA (phone their Helpdesk on 0800 OVERSIZE (0800 683 774) or fax 06 06 953 6313). If they grant you such a permit, you must carry it in the vehicle when you're travelling and produce it for inspection by an operator of a pilot vehicle or an enforcement officer.