BRITISH COLUMBIA O/D PERMITS
INFORMATION
PERMITS: Permits valid for
one trip only, duration depending on length of trip.
OPERATING TIME:
Travel is permitted 24/7 when under the following dimensions: 10’6″ wide, 14’6″
high, and 82’ long. Otherwise, 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.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Tractor Wheelbase: Tractor wheelbase, measured from center of steer axle to
center of drive axles, cann0t exceed 244 inches on a legal load without a Long
Wheelbase 30 day Permit (see table). This permit only applies for legal leads.
British Columbia does not have any exceptions to the 244 inch wheelbase rule
for oversize or overweight loads, except when the overall length (tractor and
trailer) does not exceed 65’4″.
Tridem Drive Tractor: In the past, British Columbia has allowed tridem drive tractor
to have up to a 267″ wheelbase, if they do not have any lift axles and the
axles are equally spaced, but that exemption is no longer in effect.
Spread Axles: A
spread axle group (over 6′ spacing) is not allowed to carry more than about
20,000 pounds total (10,000 pounds per axle). However, the POE will sell you an
overweight permit for extra weight on the spread if your load is a single piece
and non-reducible. Tractor wheelbase still cannot exceed 244″.
Lift Axles:
British Columbia does not recognize lift axles (they are not legal). Flip axles
can be used if they lock into place, are equally spaced with other axles in the
group, and if overall length does not exceed 75’4″.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS
Length:
·
53′ semitrailer (lift
axle must be up)
·
75’4″ Overall
Overhang: Center of’ rear axle
group to end of must not exceed 35% of trailer wheelbase (measured as kingpin
to center of rear axle group) or else it will need to be permitted.
Note: If you have a long
wheelbase tractor no over dimension can be permitted. Up to overall length
including rear overhang is legal.
Width: 8’6″ (2.6
m)
Height: 13’6” (4.15
m)
Weight:
·
Steer – 13,000
·
Single – 20,000
·
Tandem 36,300
·
Tridem – 52,800
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS
Length; 101′
Width: 14’6″
Height: 15’6″
Weight:
·
Single – 29,700
·
Tandem – 50,600
·
Tridem 63,800
Note: These maximums may
vary by Specific route needed.
Obtenga su permiso hoy mismo
Llame al: 562-276-2347
ESCORTS
Length: Over 90′- 1 escort
Overhang: Over 21′ rear overhang – 1 escort
Width:
· Over 10’6″ – 1 escort (beacon light may be substituted for escort on most highways, but not on Highway 97 to Yukon Territory, or on highway 77 north and south bound).
· Over 11’5″ – 1 escort
· over 12’5″ – 2 escorts
Height: Not usually required
Note: Some routes may impose additional escort requirements
SIGNS FLAGS 81 LIGHTS: Flag all four corners and/or any front and rear projections of any oversized vehicle/load (light at night). Over 10’6″ wide also requires “Oversize Load” signs front and rear, or “D” warning signs or “Wide Load” signs can be used. When load/vehicle is over 10’6″ wide, a flashing beacon light must be mounted on the tractor cab, visible from all directions. If not visible from the rear, a second beacon should be mounted to the rear.
SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS: Spring thaw weight restrictions are highway and weather-dependent. Main highways arc usually restricted to legal weights only. Some highways may limit weight as much as 50% or 75%.