Apply for a traffic exemption

What is it?

Sometimes you need a permit if you want to do something on or along a public road. For example, if you:

  • you want to park a moving truck or crane on the road (which will result in a partial road closure)
  • constructs buildings
  • organizes bike tours or events

To do this, you must apply for an exemption from the road authority.

Where do I apply for an exemption?

  • For national highways: Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
  • for provincial roads: the Provincial Executive
  • for roads managed by the water board: the water board
  • for other public roads: the municipality
  • For vehicle requirements: the RDW

What to do?

If the roads in question are managed by the municipality, you must apply for the exemption from the municipality. Please include the following information with your application:

  • location, date, and time of your activity
  • reason for and necessity of the exemption

What to bring?

  • your valid ID

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