Heavy vehicle permits

Do I need a permit for my heavy vehicle?

Find out which permit is right for your vehicle.

Heavy vehicle permit application and compliance monitoring changes

Learn more about how we are strengthening compliance and monitoring of heavy vehicle permits.

Overweight permits

There are strict controls on the weight and axle loads of overweight vehicles.

Overdimension permits

Overdimension vehicles and loads need to follow additional requirements before travelling on our roads.

Specialist vehicle permits

Specialist vehicles may require permitting based on their rear-axle mass limit.

Vehicle dimensions and mass permitting manual (VDAM manual)

The VDAM manual states the NZ Transport Agency’s policies, standards, processes and procedures for the permitting of vehicles exceeding standard dimensions and mass limits. It also references Performance Based Standards (PBS) for non-standard vehicles.

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