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Saskatchewan Oversize / Overweight Regulations

What is considered as "Oversized Load" in Saskatchewan?

DIMENSIONS:
Width: 8 ft 6.37"
Height: 13 ft 6"
Overhang: Front 4 ft, Rear 10 ft
Length: 48 ft (trailer-no overall length limits)
Category 1A: Tridem Drive 23 m (77 ft)
A Train Double 25 m (82 ft)
B Train Double 27.5 m (90 ft)

What is considered as "Overweight Load" in Saskatchewan?

WEIGHTS
Tire: 10 kg (22 lb) x mm of tire width (up to 3,000 kg ( 6,600 lb))
Single Axle-dual wheel: 7,700 kg (17,000 lb.)
Tandem Axle: 37,400 lkg (35,300 lb.)
Steering Axle: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb.)
Tractor-Trailer Coombo - Gross Vehicle : 36,300 kg (80,000 lb.)
A Train 5 axles: 53,500 kg (117,600 lb.)
B Train 6 axles:43,000 kg (94,700 lb.)
C Train 8 axles: 43,500 kg ( 95,800 lb.)

Saskatchewan Oversize / Overweight Permits

Saskatchewan Permit Department Contact Information

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Saskatchewan Pilot Cars / Escorts

When Escort Vehicles are Required:

Overwidth

Width Time Hwy Escort

3.851 m (12.6 ft.) - 4.29 m (14.0 ft.) Night 2 lane 1 front and 1 rear

4 lane 1 front and 1 rear

4.3 m - 4.45 m (14.1 ft – 14.5 ft.) Day 2 lane 1 front

Day 4 lane 1 rear

Night 2 lane 1 front and 1 rear

Night 4 lane 1 front and 1 rear

4.451 m - 4.99 m (14.51 – 16.33 ft.) Day 2 lane 1 front

Day 4 lane 1 rear

5 m - 5.49 m (16.5 in. – 18.0 in.) Day 2 lane 1 front and 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 rear

5.5 m - 6.39 m (16.5+ in. – 21.0 in.) Day 2 lane 1 front and 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 front and 1 rear

6.4 m - 7.29 m (21.0+ in - 23.9 in.) Day 2 lane 2 front and 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 front and 1 rear

7.3 m (24.0 and over) Day 2 lane 2 front and 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 front and 2 rear

Overlength

Length Time Hwy Escort

34.01 m - 38.0 m (111.5 in. – 124.7 in.) Day 2 lane 1 rear

Night All 1 rear

38.01 m - 42.0 m (124.8 – 137.8 in.) Day/Night (loaded) 2 lane 1 rear and 1 front

Day/Night (unloaded) 2 lane 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 rear

Night (loaded) 4 lane 1 rear

Over 42.0 m ((Over 137.9 in.) Day 2 lane 1 front and 1 rear

Day 4 lane 1 rear

Overhang

Rear Overhang Time Hwy Escort

6.5 m - 9.0 m (21.3 in. – 29.53 in) Day All 1 rear

Night All 1 rear

over 9.0 m (29.54 in. and over) Day All 1 front and 1 rear

Loads on Hwy 102 and 905 North of La Ronge

Width Situation Escort

3.0 m (118.1 in.) - 4.0 m (157.5 in.) 1 front

Passing lane reduced to <3.05 m 1 front, 1 rear , and 1 extra

Over 4.0 m (157.5 in.) 1 front and 1 rear

Passing lane reduced to <3.05 m 1 front, 1 rear , and 1 extra

Saskatchewan Axle Regulations

QC The maximum gross weight for a steering axle or a tire is:

The maximum gross weight on any tire, except a tire on a steering axle on a bus, truck, or truck tractor, is 10 kilograms (22 lb.) per millimeter of tire width, as determined by the manufacturer’s width shown on the tire, up to a maximum of 3000 kilograms (6614 lb.).
The maximum steering axle weight for a truck tractor equipped with a single drive axle or a tandem drive axle group is 6 000 kilograms (13,227 lb.).
The maximum steering axle weight for a truck tractor equipped with a tridem drive axle group is 7 300 kilograms (2,866 lb.).

The maximum gross weight for a single axle or any axle within an axle group or axle unit is:

9 100 kilograms (92,0062 lb.) on a primary highway
8 200 kilograms (18,077 lb.) on a secondary highway
8 200 kilograms (18,077 lb.) on a municipal highway
during winter weight season, 10 000 kilograms (22,046 lb.) on highways mentioned in clauses (a) to (c).

The maximum gross weight for a single-half axle unit is:

12 750 kilograms (28,109 lb.) on a primary highway.
10 875 kilograms (23,975 lb.) on a secondary highway.
10 875 kilograms (23,975 lb.) on a municipal highway; and
during winter weight season, 13 500 kilograms on highways mentioned in clauses (a) to (c).

The maximum combined gross weight of a wide-spread tandem axle group is:

9 100 kilograms (20,062 lb.) on a primary highway.
8 200 kilograms (18,077 lb.) on a secondary highway.
8 200 kilograms (18,077 lb.) on a municipal highway; and
during winter weight season, 10 000 kilograms on highways mentioned in clauses (a) to (c).

For a tandem axle group or any two adjacent axles within a tridem axle group, the maximum gross weight is:

17 000 kilograms (34,478 lb.) on a primary highway.
14 500 kilograms (31,967 lb.) on a secondary highway.
14 500 kilograms (31,967 lb.) on a municipal highway; and
during winter weight season, 18 000 kilograms on highways mentioned in clauses (a) to (c).

For a tridem axle group other than a tridem drive axle group, the maximum gross weight is:

24 000 kilograms (52,910 lb.) on a primary highway, if the axle spread is greater than 3.6 meters but not greater than 3.7 meters.
subject to subsection (10), 23 000 kilograms (50,706 lb.) on a primary highway, if the axle spread is greater than 3.0 meters but not greater than 3.6 meters.
21 000 kilograms (46,297 lb.) on a primary highway, if the axle spread is greater than 2.4 meters but not greater than 3.0 meters.
20 000 kilograms (44,092 lb.) on a secondary highway.
20 000 kilograms (44,092 lb.) on a municipal highway; and
during the winter weight season, weights as set out in clauses (a), (b) and (c) apply to the highways mentioned in clauses (d) and (e).

If the axle spread of a tridem axle group is greater than 3.0 meters, but not greater than 3.6 meters, the maximum gross weight for that tridem axle group is 24 000 kilograms (52,910 lb.) on:

For a multiple axle group, the maximum gross

17 000 kilograms (34,478 lb.) for a multiple axle group consisting of three or more axles with 12 or more tires; and
15 000 kilograms (33,069 lb.) for a multiple axle group consisting of three or more axles with fewer than 12 tires.

In the case of an A-train or C-train, if the axle spacing between the rear axle unit on the lead trailer and the converter dolly axle unit is less than 3.0 meters:

the maximum combined weight for two single axles is 17 000 kilograms 34,478 lb.); and
the maximum combined weight for a single axle and a tandem axle group is 23000 kilograms (50,706 lb.).

In the case of an end dump semi-trailer manufactured before January 1, 1989, the maximum combined weight for a tandem axle group on the semi-trailer and an adjacent tandem axle group within a combination of vehicles is:

32 000 kilograms (70,547 lb.) if the interaxle spacing is less than 5.0 meters but not less than 3.4 meters.
30 000 kilograms (66,138 lb.), if the interaxle spacing is less than 3.4 meters but not less than 3.0 meters; or
35 000 kilograms (77,161 lb.) during the winter weight season for the axle group interaxle spacing listed in clause (a).

In the case of an end dump semi-trailer manufactured on or after January 1, 1989, the maximum combined weight for a tandem axle group on the semi-trailer and an adjacent tandem axle group within a combination of vehicles is:

32 000 kilograms (70,547 lb.), if the interaxle spacing is less than 5.0 meters but not less than 4.5 meters.

Saskatchewan Trip and Fuel (IRP / IFTA) Permits

The SGI Permit Office can issue the following permits to non-Saskatchewan carriers:

Single Trip Permit Registration

Can be purchased over the phone if paid by credit card. This doesn’t apply to Term Permits or permits issued through SGI’s Self-Issue Permit

Program.

Can be purchased if the carrier is not part of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Fuel Tax reporting is required from all inter-jurisdictional trucking firms that travel in Saskatchewan with commercial motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of 11,797 kilograms or more.

Inter-jurisdictional trucking firms must apply for an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license to report and account for Fuel Tax payable and distances traveled in each jurisdiction in which they operate.

To get a single trip permit, contact:

Phone: 306-775-6969

Toll free: 1-800-667-7575 (in Saskatchewan)

IFTA membership

Out-of-province carriers who are IFTA members do not need to purchase a Single Trip Fuel Tax permit. To become a member, contact the Ministry of Finance at 306-787-6632 or 306-787-7749.

Saskatchewan Overweight / Oversize Fines

Highway Officers are the primary law enforcement members responsible for enforcing transport regulations for commercial vehicles, including those for weights and dimensions, on provincial highways. If vehicles are found to be overweight, drivers/carriers can be charged for the overweight violation. Overweight charges can be very large fines and driver/carriers need to be aware of the consequences for hauling overweight. The Highways and Transportation Act outlines the consequences (fines) for being found in an overweight situation. Overweight fines are based on the amount of weight vehicles are over the legal limits. The fines for vehicle operators can vary from not less than one hundred dollars ($100) to not more than five hundred ($500).

WEIGHT	FINE
For exceeding allowed weight	$35 plus $10 each 110 pounds or fraction thereof over legal weight

Running Hours and Holiday Restrictions

Warning Lights

For night movement vehicle must have amber lights visible from the front and side at the outermost extremities. The rearmost edge of the projecting load must be marked with a red lamp visible from the rear and sides.

"Oversize Banners:

"Oversized Load" load signs required for all oversized loads.
Oversize loads required “Wide Load” or “Wide”, “Long Load” or “Long” , or “Oversize Load” or “Oversize” , as applicable.
Size: 7 ft Wide, 18" in. high
Lettering: black, 10" high, 1.41" ft brush stroke
Background Yellow
Not specifically mentioned, but it is anticipated that the standard red and white "D" sign is also acceptable.

Flag Requirements

Flags must be displayed on all four corners of all overwidth loads and at the extreme ends of all protrusions, projections or overhangs.

Flags, Lights and Banners

Running hours

Daytime running permitted from sunrise to sunset.

Overwidth vehicles and over height vehicles may be restricted to night travel between the hours of 10 pm – 5 am.

Travel is allowed on weekends. Travel not restricted on holidays. No movement from 3:00 pm Friday until Monday morning.

Saskatchewan Tire Regulations

In Saskatchewan, it is possible that you could be operating your vehicle for at least five months of the year in winter driving conditions from November to March but snow tire law gets no traction in Saskatchewan.

The government of Saskatchewan will not consider making winter tires ( chains ) mandatory. In some other jurisdictions, the arrival of winter weather means drivers must install snow tires. Tires lose pressure at the rate of 1 lb./inch2 for every 5° C drop in temperature. The minimum allowable tread depth is 1.6mm ( 2/32” inches in fraction ).

Tire width in Saskatchewan is 445 mm. The weight limit for single tires with a width of 445 mm (17.5”) or greater increases to 7,700 kg (from 6,000 kg) for single axles and to 15,400 kg for tandem axle groups. An under-inflated tire results in wear on the outer edges of the tread surface. On a wet road surface, an under-inflated tire will not squeeze the water out from under the tire surfaces as well as a correctly inflated tire will. If the tire is under-inflated, it has more chance of riding up on a film of water (hydroplaning). The amount of traction with the road surface would be greatly reduced, in turn reducing steering control. Never mount bias and radial tires on the same axle. Always ensure tire diameters are within 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) of each other on a set of duals.

Saskatchewan Frost Laws

Typically, seasonal (spring) restrictions take effect in March.

Spring Load Restrictions on affected highways: The maximum load on steering axles is 10 kg per millimeter (560 lb. per inch) width of tire (manufacturer's stamped dimensions), to a maximum of 3 000 kg (6,612 lb.) on each wheel but to a maximum of 5,500 kg (12 120 lb.) on the steering axle; except for straight trucks on primary highways which are allowed up to a maximum of 7,250 kg on the steering axle with the appropriate tire size.

Maximum loads on all other wheels will be limited to 6.25 kg/mm (350 lb. per inch) width of tire to a maximum loading of 1,650 kg per wheel (3,636 lb.)

Source: Spring Road Restrictions: http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/springroad-restrictions/

Maximum Gross Weights During Spring Road Bans (Restrictions)

Saskatchewan Annual Permits

No public information was found in regards to annual permits in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Road Conditions

All load, route, and allowable travel times can be found on the issued permit by the government of Saskatchewan. You must adhere to all rules or restrictions or be subject to fines, penalties, or imprisonment.

Saskatchewan Manufactured Houses and Mobile homes

Movement of Manufactured housing can be restricted off the interstate unless specific exceptions are met. For more detailed information such as weight limits, travel restrictions, and specific Manufactured/Mobile Home regulations click on the link in the section.