Dimensional Permit Condition

This is a basic guide for permits that are required for the movement of loads exceeding the legal limits. The information provided is subject to The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997 and "The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulation". Where conflicts may arise, this information will be superseded by the appropriate legislation.

The prime concern when issuing permits is the safety, convenience of the public and protection of the province's highways and structures. Special precautions are required when vehicles are allowed to travel while exceeding legal weights and dimensions.

Permits are issued for non-divisible loads based upon bridge and highway capacities. Permits for overweight are issued at 10 kg per mm width of tire on the steering axle and at 9 kg per mm on all other axles. Operators requiring permits for extremely heavy loads should apply for these permits well in advance to avoid delay, as time is required to review structural capacities along the desired/requested routes.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

Unless otherwise specified on the Permit:

1. No travel permitted for loads or vehicles exceeding 3.35 m (11 ft.) wide or 25.0 m (82 ft.) long:

After 3:00 p.m. until midnight on Fridays during the summer period commencing the Friday prior to Canada Day and ending on Labour Day, on any day prior to a public holiday or any Friday when the following Monday is a Public Holiday or on Dec 23rd when Christmas falls on a Sunday subject to any of the following restrictions:

• on Sundays or public holidays;
• on Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27, 31 and January 2nd when Christmas or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday.
• no travel when exceeding 3.05m (10') wide when visibility is reduced to less than 1000 m or when highways are slippery.
• direct crossing of a Provincial Highway is allowed on Sundays and public holidays if a flagperson is in attendance during the crossing.
• travel for overdimension loads is subject to structural clearance on provincial highways.
• overdimensional loads restricted from travel on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. may resume travel at 12:00 midnight providing the load does not exceed the maximum dimension for night travel, as identified below.

PERMIT AVAILABILITY

Permits are issued by SGI Permit Office from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

• For Permits in Saskatchewan call toll free 1-800-667-7575
• Outside Saskatchewan (306)775-6969
  

For more information pertaining to Weight and Dimension Regulations and or Policies, call Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure, Transportation, Trades and Logistics Branch.

• Phone: (306)933-5290 or (306)787-5307
• Fax: (306)787-3963
  

Permits do not relieve the permittee from responsibility for damage to any public improvement.

Note: For travel on municipal grid roads, contact the local Municipality Office for further information on load requirements.