Yukon DOT Regulations for Oversize/Overweight Load Flags/Banners/Signs/Lights, Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions

Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions

Travel is allowed on holidays unless stated otherwise on the permit.

"Oversized Load" Banner Regulations and Requirements

A "WIDE LOAD", "OVERSIZE" or "D" banner of 240 cm to 245 cm wide by 30 cm high should be mounted on the overdimensional vehicle such that wording is clearly legible from both the front and rear. Letters: 20 cm high. Material: retro reflective. 

Flag Requirements

Oversized vehicles should have a fluorescent red or orange flag of minimum 40 cm on each side, made of fabric or flexible plastic. The flag should be firmly mounted at all corners, extremities or protrusions of overdimensional load.

Warning Lights: Color and Placement

360 degrees Amber Warning Light (one or more): Visibility - Minimum 300 m in all directions; Lens Diameter - Minimum 12 cm at a height of 10 cm above base; Flashing Rate - 60 to 90 flashes per minute; Location - Top of cab on both sides of overdimensional vehicle, no less than 1.5 m above road. 

Clearance Lights: color - Red or amber. Location - Firmly mounted at all four corners, extremities or protrusions of overdimensional load. Red on rear, amber on front. Visibility - Firmly mounted at all four corners, extremities or protrusions of overdimensional load. Red on rear, amber on front.

Source of Information:

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What is considered as "Oversized Load" in Yukon?

Legal Limits

2.6 Meters Wide

25 Meters Long

4.5 Meters Long