High load permit
If you plan to move over-height structures (4.3m and higher) such as a house or a boat throughout the Vector network, it is a legal requirement that you obtain a High Load Permit. This is to ensure travel conditions are safe and appropriate. When issuing the permit, Vector will provide you with a route you need to take to drive through Auckland, so the load is not obstructed by any low hanging power lines running across the road.
All applications for vehicles and or loads exceeding 4.3 meters in height must pay the applicable fee to comply with these conditions:
- One Zone Permit $115 incl. GST
- Two Zone Permit $230 incl. GST
Please complete the High Load Permit application form at the blue button at the bottom of this page.
Responsibilities
4.3m - up to & including 5.0m
- You must provide written permission from the owner of an overhead obstruction that the vehicle cannot clear. This also includes poles/lines and other overhead assets that are not Vector owned. You will need to make separate applications to those asset owners.
- You must provide written approval from the relevant access provider if:
- The vehicle travels over a level crossing that is not on a state highway, and
- The vehicle exceeds the height shown on an electrified railway safe height sign
Greater than 5.0m
- All requirements under 4.3m - up to & including 5.0m
- You need written permission from the owner of overhead lines or cables that the vehicle travels under; and
- You need an over dimension permit from the transport agency over-dimension permit issuing agency (OPIA).
Phone: 0800 OVERSIZE (683 774)
General
- For loads higher than 4.8m, you must use a vehicle with a deck height of less than 1.3m above the road
Note: New Zealand transport agency (NZTA) requirements should be consulted to ensure all scenarios are addressed and NZTA requirements are complied with
Process
Apply | Submit your high-load request online. | |
Quote & Payment | A quote and the payment instructions will be emailed to your nominated email address. | |
Timeframes | A permit will be issued within five working days once your payment has been received. |