Overweight Vehicle Special Permit Application/Renewal

Certain overweight vehicles operating in the City of Long Beach require an Overweight Vehicle Special Permit (OVSP). An OVSP is required for motor vehicles that transport ocean-shipping containers with reducible loads and have a total weight of greater than 80,000 pounds. The maximum total weight allowed under this permit is 95,000 pounds. The approved overweight vehicle routes are shown on the attached Overweight Vehicle Special Permit Routes map. An OVSP is obtained from the Director of Public Works, City of Long Beach.

To obtain a new or renew an Overweight Vehicle Special Permit:

1. Read and follow the requirements of the Overweight vehicle special permit.

2. Complete one OVSP application form for each vehicle to be permitted and have each one signed by a company officer.

3. Provide a CHP 407F vehicle inspection report from the Department of California Highway Patrol. See No. 4 of the OVSP rider.

4. Provide proof of vehicle liability insurance that lists each drive vehicle by license number or VIN number. Provide 30-days
notification of cancellation by striking out "endeavor to" and "but failure to do so... representatives." Failure to do so will delay the
issuance of the permit. See No. 7 of the OVSP rider. Also include your Federal Tax I.D. Number on the insurance certificate.

5. Provide the appropriate permit fee. See No. 11 of the OVSP rider.

One calendar year	$90.00 Single trip $16.00
April - December	$67.50
July - December	$45.00
October - December	$22.50

Please mail all completed forms and requirements to:

City of Long Beach
Department of Public Works, Traffic and Transportation Bureau
333 West Ocean Boulevard, 10th floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
Attn: Linda Thompson

If you have any questions, please email Linda Thompson or call her at (562) 570-6558.

Last updated on July 18, 2007