NEW BRUNSWICK OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
PERMITS: Permits
valid for three days. Must be ordered prior to entering the province.
OPERATING
TIME: In addition to daytime (sunrise t0 sunset) travel, loads not
exceeding 10′ wide, 98’5″ in length, and 14′ in height may also travel
nighttime with a pilot car and on weekends and holidays. Loads not exceeding 12′
wide, in 98’5″ in length, and 14′ in height may also travel nighttime on
multi-lane divided highways only and are granted weekend and holiday travel.
RESTRICTED
TRAVEL: Loads not exceeding 16′ in width, 98’5″ in length and 14’9″ in
height are not permitted to move after 3:00 pm. Friday or after noon on
Saturday and Sunday. GVW over 137,787 pounds are not permitted to travel at
night.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
Tractor
Wheelbase: Tractor wheelbase, from center of steer axle to center of
drive axles, can now go up to 283 inches, but the overall tractor/trailer
combined length cannot exceed 75 feet.
Lift
Axles: A special permit must be obtained for use of a lift axle.
Spread
Axles: A spread axle group (over 6′ spacing) is treated as a regular
(closed) tandem. It is not restricted t0 lower weights as it is in some
provinces.
LEGAL
DIMENSIONS
Length:
·
53′ semi-trailer
·
75’ overall
Overhang:
·
3′ front
·
6′ rear
Width: 8’6″
Height: 13’7″
Weight:
·
Single – 20,020
·
Tandem – 39,682
·
Tridem – Depends on axle spacings
ROUTINE
PERMIT LIMITS
Length: 100′
Width: 16’4″
Height: 16′
Weight: On six
or more axles, the maximum is 140,800 pounds.
Note: When
height exceeds 16 feet, utilities must be contacted at least three days in
advance of the move. One week prior to moving loads exceeding 16 feet wide or
93 feet in length, permit holder must contact police.
ESCORTS
Length:
·
Over 90′ on 2-1ane highways – 1 escort
·
Over 98’5″ on multi-lane divided highways – 4 escort.
Overhang: Over 10′
rear overhang – 1 escort
Width:
·
Over 12′ – 1 escort
·
over 16′ – 2 escorts
Height: Not
specified
Note: Some
routes may impose additional escort requirements
SIGNS,
FLAGS & LIGHTS: Bright fluorescent red or orange flags must be at the
extremities of all overwidth and overlength loads. Over 10′ wide also requires
“D” warning signs at front and rear of vehicle, at rear of vehicle when
transporting overlength loads or rear overhang exceeds 6.5 feet or on front of
vehicle if front overhang exceeds 3 feet. Amber revolving or strobe warning
light is required on cab roof. If it is not visible from all directions, supplementary
warning lights are required. Flashing amber lights, visible from a distance of
500 feet, are required on extremities of loads exceeding 12 feet in width, 90
feet in length and on front overhangs exceeding 3 feet.
Get Your Permit Today
Call: 224-998-3880
.