Online Transport Permits

Pricing & General Information:

There are two types of transport permits: Single Trip Permits and Annual Transport Permits. 

Annual Trip Permits are for companies that have one or more vehicles traveling on Aurora roads for work purposes throughout the year.  All vehicles must be less than 120 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, 13 feet tall, and 80,000 pounds including cargo. The cost for an Annual Permit is $78.75 per vehicle.

Single Trip Permits typically involve a one-time trip within the City of Aurora. These permits are for transporting something that may require a Traffic Operations supervisor to be present en route and/or for oversize/ overweight vehicles.  Oversize / overweight vehicles are considered anything larger than 120 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, 13 feet tall, and greater than 80,000 pounds including cargo.  The permit is for a round trip. The return trip must occur on the same day, within 4 hours of arriving at the destination. The cost is $56.50 per vehicle per round trip and can only be used on the date of the permit.  Turn around time for single trip application approval is typically 1-3 business days.

The City of Aurora can accept payment by MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, and American Express over the internet. You can also make a payment by check through the mail, or pay with cash or check in person at the Cashier's Office.

Conditions: 

  1. An extra-legal vehicle or load is prohibited from travel Monday through Friday (between 6:30am – 8:30am and 3:30pm – 6:30pm) unless prior written authorization is granted by Aurora’s Public Works Department.
  2. This permit is not an authorization to cross load posted structures.
  3. This permit is not valid unless accompanied with the following documents at all times.
    1. Current Colorado Bridge Weight Limit Map
    2. Current Colorado Pilot Car Escort and Oversize Restriction Map
    3. Current copy of the Colorado rules and regulations governing oversize/ overweight vehicles or loads.
    4. Evidence of insurance coverages required by law for the activities covered by this permit.
  4. A copy of this approved permit must be in possession of vehicle operator at all times.
  5. This permit is not valid for hazardous materials.
  6. Applicant agrees to maintain all insurance coverages required by law for the activities covered by this permit during the entire term of this permit.

Note: 

Be it understood by the applicant that this permit when issued is valid only on those highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Aurora, State of Colorado. To operate on highways under other jurisdiction (county or state highways), it is necessary to obtain a separate permit from the authorities having jurisdiction thereover.

If the requested permit is granted, the undersigned agrees:

  1. To take every precaution to protect the highway and the traffic from damage or injury, using pilot cars or flagmen to warn the traveling public on all blind curves, both vertical and horizontal pursuant to the Colorado rules and regulations governing oversize/overweight vehicles or loads.
  2. In case of overwidth of load, the same is to be placed on the vehicles with the overhang as far to the right as possible, and in any event the material shall be loaded so as to present the minimum hazard to traffic.
  3. To be financially responsible and to make prompt payment for any damage caused to the traffic, to traffic lights, overhead signs, wires, cables and other installations or to the highway or bridges by the transportation of this load. (sec. 5-12 Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities rev. 1995).
  4. That the operator of the vehicle or vehicles is duly licensed according to statute.
  5. To operate the vehicle or vehicles at all times in accordance with any and all provisions of law, except as exempted herein, with regard to motor vehicles and the operation thereof.
  6. That (s)he understands and accepts all provisions and requirements of this permit, including the provisions as provided in the City Code of the City of Aurora and the Colorado rules and regulations governing oversize/ overweight vehicles or loads (latest edition).
  7. To indemnify and hold harmless City of Aurora, State of Colorado, its officers and employees, appointed and elected officials from all suits, actions or claims of any character whatsoever brought because of any injuries or damage received by any person, persons or property arising from the issuance of use of this permit.


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