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Simplify Your Oversize/Overweight Loads
Height: All Categories: 4.15 m (13 ft 6 in.)
Width: All Categories: 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in.)
Maximum Length - Length including load does not exceed:
Straight Truck 12.5 m (41 ft)
Semitrailer 16.2 m (52 ft 6 in. ft)
Truck-Full Trailer Combo 25 m (82 ft)
Truck-Pony Trailer Combo 23.5 m (77 ft)
Category 1A: Tridem Drive 23.5 m (77 ft)
Category 2: A Train Double 26 m (85 ft)
Category 3: B Train Double 26 m (85 ft)
Category 4: C Train Double 26 m (85 ft)
WEIGHTS:
Gross Combination Weight does not exceed:
Tractor Semitrailer
57,100 kg (125,800 lb.)
Tridem Drive
52,300 kg (115,200 lb.)
A Train Double
53,500 kg (117,900 lb.)
B Train Double
63,500 kg (140,000 lb.)
C Train Double
60,500 kg (133,300 lb.)
Straight Truck (Tridem)
24,000 kg (53,350 lb.)
Truck - Pony Trailer (Tridem) 68,200 kg (60,200 lb.)
Truck - Full Trailer
63,500 kg (140,000 lb.)
Note:
The axle weight does not exceed the weight limit for each axle type,
and the load shared between axles in a group must not vary by more than
100 kg (2,200 lb.).
When Pilot Cars are Required
Pilot Car requirements for oversize load moves on provincial highways will be established by the terms of the permit issued for the move.
One or two pilot cars may be required when the load width, length, or height result in needing additional roadway space to maneuver.
Basic rules for whether one pilot car should be in front of or behind the load are set out in the Commercial Transport Regulations, section 8.08.
When two pilot cars are used, generally one is positioned as lead and the other follows the load as the rear pilot car. The main duties of the rear pilot car driver are to communicate with the load driver about surrounding traffic or other obstacles, and to monitor the load.
Three or more pilot cars may be required for more complex moves.
The requirements and typical positioning of the pilot cars would be set out in the permit conditions and may vary depending on the locations and situations along the route.
A third pilot car would typically assume the scout pilot car position and may travel well ahead of the load and lead pilot car to identify appropriate traffic control locations or pinch points ahead of time.
The load permit may have additional requirements. If a transportation management plan has been required as a condition of approval for the move, it may have further pilot car and traffic control requirements.
Maximum Legal Weights
Axle Group Maximum
Single 9 100 kg (20,062 lb.)
Tandem 9 100 kg (20,062 lb.)
Tridem 17 000 kg (34,478 lb.)
Gross Vehicle Weight 38,000 kg (83,775 lb.)
The maximum legal axle weight on a highway are: Single Axle 9 100 kg (20,062 lb.), any one axle of a Tridem or Tandem Axle Group 9 100 kg (20,062 lb.), the axle weight difference between adjacent axles 1 000 kg (2204 lb.) maximum, the gross weight on the steering axle of an all-wheel-drive three axle truck is 7 500 kg (16,534 lb.) maximum, the gross weight of any two adjacent axles in a Tridem Axle Group 17 000 kg (34,478 lb.) maximum (except in case of a tridem pole trailer), the sum of the axle loads on the drive axles and jeep axle in a tandem drive truck tractor in combination with a single axle jeep and lowbed semi-trailer 24 000 kg (52,910 lb.). The maximum licensed gross vehicle weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles must not exceed 63 500 kg (139,993 lb.).
Temporary
Permit
Apply and immediately receive a Single Trip,
Non-Resident permit for a vehicle that has an actual gross vehicle weight
between 5,000 kgs (11,023 lb.) and 63,500 kgs (139,993 lb.) and is categorized
as one of the following vehicle types: commercial vehicles; commercial
passenger vehicle (bus); industrial vehicle (x-plated); farm tractor; farm
vehicle.
Fuel
Permit
Apply and immediately receive a Motive Fuel User
permit (based on total distance travelled in BC) for a vehicle whose actual
gross vehicle weight is between 11,800 kgs (26,014 lb.) and 63,500 kgs (139,993
lb.).
Note: Vehicles licensed under 11,800 kgs (26,014 lb.) and having more than 2 axles also require a Motive Fuel User permit. In this situation, please contact the Provincial Permit Centre at 1-800-559-9688. For more information, please refer to the Tax Bulletin: International Fuel Tax Agreement and Motive Fuel User Permits.
If the dimensions or weights are different than is printed on the permit the fines will start at 100$ per occurrence and increase accordingly.
Overweight fines start at 115$ and go up 10 Canadian dollars ever 100 kilos in excess weight allowed by the permit.
Warning Lights
All trucks that are hauling oversize or overweight loads must have a strobe, flashing or rotating amber light mounted to the roof that is visible from 360 degrees at a minimum distance of 200 meters (656 ft.). Warning flags must be replaced with warning lights at the extremities of the load during the night.
Flag Requirements
Flags on an oversize vehicle or load shall be red, be mounted on all 4 corners or projections of the vehicle or load, and either be a minimum size of 30 cm square, or be in strips that are not more than 3 cm in width, not less than 45 cm in length and that cover an overall width of not less than 15 cm.
Travel is permitted 24/7 when dimensions do not exceed any one of 10 ft. 6 in. wide, 14ft. 6 in. high, or 82 ft. long. Any dimension that exceeds these is limited to daylight hours only, no Sunday travel, and no travel during the summer (last Friday in June until second Monday in September) after 2:00 pm on Friday and Saturday until 4:00 am the next day.
As of October 1, BC law requires that all vehicles travelling on specific highways have winter tires. Along with the province, trucking associations are also reminding drivers to prepare for the winter conditions before it is too late.
A legal winter tire (on a standard passenger vehicle or a four-wheel/all-wheel vehicle) must have at least 3.5 mm of tread depth. Commercial trucks weighing between 5,000 kg (11,023 lb.) to 27,000 kg (52524 lb.) GVW primarily use chains for additional traction, but may use tires with the 3-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol or the M+S symbol if available for their vehicle class.
It is recommended that commercial vehicles use steel link chains as they have been proven to provide superior traction and prevent lateral slippage. Cable style chains are permitted if used in conjunction with steel link chains which have been installed on the outside of a drive axle. Cable chains do not provide adequate traction on roads with banked curves on their own and can actually cause a vehicle to slide.
From October 1st till March 31st all commercial trucks must carry tire chains. Studded Tires: these tires may only be used on BC highways from October 1 to April 30 and the studs should not protrude more than 2 mm from the tread or traction surface of the tire. Use of studded tires outside of this period may result in a fine.
If you are using studded tires, you should have them on all four wheels for even traction. If using studded tires on the front of the vehicle they must be used on the back of the vehicle as well.
The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure maintains an updated database that posts notices of seasonal load restrictions by region. Depending on the region, weight restrictions may already be in place, while others are scheduled to take place imminently. The ministry also offers email notification of load restrictions via subscription service.
The link below includes an interactive map with links to 28 regions. Each region posts its current road conditions and any weight restrictions imposed. The current map indicates restrictions from "no weight restriction" to "50%" of rated axle weights. It also includes access to recently update Load Restrictions and Road Reports.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighways/loadrestrictions/loadrestrictions.htmNo published information on Annual permits, only on specific commodity term permits.
Cone Zone Campaign
The Cone Zone campaign runs from May to August each year to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of roadside workers by increasing awareness of the vulnerability of these workers and encouraging drivers to practice safe driving behavior in the cone zone.
Slow Down
Keep your eyes (and ears) on the road
Show respect for roadside workers
Mobile home and Manufactured housing travel requirements: These requirements are based on holiday and travel restrictions, width, length, weight limitations, and quite a few other facts to help make your decisions.
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