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Permits for Abnormal Loads and Vehicles
DESCRIPTION:
A permit is needed to transport abnormal loads and vehicles. The requirements for a permit depend on the size and nature of the load or vehicle. The conditions applying to a permit are stipulated on the permit itself and may include traffic assistance.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Permits are available from the Department of Transport and Public Works, Law Administration Division. Applications can be made personally or through a consultant but must be made before 12 noon on the day before the vehicle or load is transported. Applications made after that will be considered the following day.

Applicants must complete two copies of the abnormal load/vehicle permit application form as well as the sketch page on the back to the form. Tariffs are determined by considering the dimensions and mass of the vehicle. Quotes can be requested from the Law Administration Division helpdesk.

The holder of the permit is required to adhere to various conditions.

For more information contact:

Law Administration Helpdesk
Tel: 021 483 2079/2075/2406/5397
PROVIDED BY:
GOVERNMENT BODY:
Roads Infrastructure Branch (Department of Transport and Public Works, Provincial Government of the Western Cape)
PRICE:
Fee structure for permit for abnormal vehicles or abnormal loads.

The fee structure for traffic assistance
Traffic Assistance: R48 per hour per officer
Kilometre Tariff: R2,68 per kilometre per vehicle
Daily Tariff: R1,63 per hour

Please note that the traffic assistance fees will be revised in late 2003.
The content on this page was last updated on 18 May 2006
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