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For Width

Two Lane Highways

Multi Lane Highways

Exceeding 2.60 m (8'6")Red flags on the extremities of the load that overhang the side or rear of the vehicleRed flags on the extremities of the load that overhang the sides or rear of the vehicle.
Exceeding 3.05 m (10')Signs required front and rear in addition to the aboveSigns required at the rear only in addition to the above
Exceeding 3.3 m (10'10")A least one amber flashing or rotating beacon mounted on the truck in addition to the above.A minimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacon visible for 125m in addition to the above.
Width 2.60 m (8'6") to 5.0 m (16'4")One escort vehicle required if the load protrudes over centreline.
Note - If there is less than 3.05m of passing lane available an additional escort vehicle is required. 		Trail vehicle is required if the load protrudes into inside driving lane in addition to the above.
Width 5.0 m (16'4") or greater Two escort vehicles required in addition to the above.Trail vehicle required rear only;sign required rear only.

 

For Length

Two Lane Highways

Multi Lane Highways

Exceeding 25 m (82')"D" signs required at rear.
 
Exceeding 27.5 m (90') A minimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacon, signs required at rear only.N/A
Exceeding 31 m (100.75'')A minimum of one flashing/rotating beacon, signs required at front and rear; trail vehicle is required. N/A
Exceeding 36 m (118')All of the above.A minimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacon, signs required rear only; trail vehicle.
Self propelled vehicles (scrapers, dozers, loaders) do not require signs unless the width is 3.5 m (11'6") or greater.

Requirements for Night Travel

Maximum Dimensions for Night Travel

Width 3.7 m (12') Length 25.0 m (82') for semi trailer unit that has an overhang to a maximum of 3.0 m (9'10")
Height 4.9 mLength 31.0 m. (101.7' ) for specialized hauling equipment

For Width exceeding 2.60 m (8'6")

Marker lights as required in the Security of Load Regulations.
For Width exceeding 3.05 m (10'0")- Front requires reflectorized "D" or "WIDE LOAD" sign
- Rear requires lighted "D" or "WIDE LOAD" sign or amber flashing/rotating light if sign not lit.
For Width exceeding 3.3 m (10"10')A minimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacons visible for 125m, in addition to the above.
For Width exceeding 3.7 m (12')No night travel.
For Length exceeding 25.0 m (82) with overhangNo night travel.
For Length exceeding 3.0 m (9'10") overhangNo night travel.
Height up to 4.9 m (16' 1")Subject to clearance of all structures
Height exceeding 4.9 m (16' 1")No night travel
Lighting requirements for Night Travel

All lights required must be visible for 200 m.

 


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