Route Haul Permits and Request to Turn Traffic Signals

Route Haul Permits

Permits issued for transportation of heavy equipment, mobile homes, etc. and/or transportation of items that could cause debris such as sand, gravel, sod, etc. on non-trucking routes throughout the RMWB.

Please read through the checklist, guidelines and restrictions below before you begin your application.

Adding Vehicles to an Existing Permit

If you have an existing route haul permit and would like to add vehicles, use the Add to an Existing Route Haul Permit Form.

Checklist

• All applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the commencement of the project. Failure to submit the application in a timely manner can cause delays.
• Vehicles delivering or collecting passengers, merchandise or goods are exempt from route haul permits. For example, vehicles for sewage retrieval and water distribution trucks.
• This permit application is made in compliance with Bylaw 21/010 or any other bylaw replacing it.
• This application requires the following to be submitted/uploaded:
  • Dust control plan
  • Road maintenance plan
  • Map outlining the route from Point A to Point B
  • Description of vehicles used
• An issued development permit corresponding with the project may be required.
• A current business license to operate within the municipality may be required.
• If over 5.5 metres in height, complete the Request to Turn Traffic Signals form.
• Applicants must read through all guidelines and restrictions below. All pages of the application are to be returned.

Guidelines

Restrictions

Wide load clearance

If you do not require traffic signals turned (under 5.5 metres), but the oversize load impedes the second lane of traffic or is unable to meet the posted speed limit, that load must avoid the following rush hour times.

• 7 a.m. through 9 a.m. every day of the week
• 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. every day of the week

Pilot vehicles

Loads that impede the second lane of traffic cannot use the shoulder of the road because it poses a safety hazard. The lane may be required for emergency vehicles or there could be a broken-down vehicle in it.

Carriers must firstly abide by all restrictions given by Alberta Transportation, e.g. Restricted to night travel. This information will be noted in Alberta Transportation Permit.

The number of pilot cars required for a vehicle or load depends on the overall vehicle combination dimensions. For further clarification about the number of pilot cars needed, refer to the Escort vehicle operator's handbook.

Application

Start Route Haul Permit Application Add to an Existing Route Haul Permit