Public Highways : Right-of-Ways and Use
This section covers requirements for use of, and access to, public highways. A “highway” is defined as a “public highway or public road” (including bridges).
These requirements apply to all highways in the province that are not within the boundaries of a city or town, or owned by a municipality.
| Requirement | Document | Act / Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Attain a Work Within Highway Right-of-Way Permit for construction work that will disturb the surface, soil, or any structure within a highway right-of-way (including the road surface) in Nova Scotia. This includes installation of driveways. More Information |
Form (PDF) Installation of Driveway Entrances (PDF) |
Sections 41 and 47 Public Highways Act |
| Attain a Special Move Permit. Required when moving a vehicle on a public road in Nova Scotia which is heavier than the legal weight permitted (over-weight), or which is over-sized (over-dimension) Over-Dimension Moves - More Information Over-Weight Moves - More Information |
Over-Dimensional Move Conditions (PDF) |
Section 191 Motor Vehicle Act Section 11 Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations |
| Attain a Temporary Highway Access - Controlled Access Highways Permit (100 series highways), for the purpose of removing logs or pulpwood. More Information |
Section 22 Public Highways Act | |
| Attain an Use of Highway Right-of-Way Water Lot Approval. Required to utilize public highway right-of-way to gain access to a water lot immediately adjacent to highway right-of-way. More Information |
n/a | none |