Towing Oversize Boats

The legal width limit for any vehicle using Queensland roads is 2.50 metres. In Queensland, the Department of Transport and Main Roads provides limited access for vehicles that exceed regulation dimensions when carrying indivisible items. An indivisible item is one that cannot be divided without extreme effort, expense or risk of damage to it.

The department has become aware of the increase for light vehicles towing trailers with boats that exceed regulations. To ensure these movements are undertaken in a safe manner the department in conjunction with the Marine Queensland have developed a policy to assist in the movement of these vehicles. Class Permit 220-TH-09 is available for some types of vehicles carrying a boat where the boat has a width greater 2.50 metres up to 2.90 metres.

The following downloads explain the New Class Permit for Towing Oversize Recreational Vessels in full detail.

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