ONTARIO OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
PERMITS: Permits
valid for three to five days. Must have permit prior to entering.
OPERATING
TIME: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset,
Monday through Friday. Weekend travel allowances depend on dimensions and
routes, and some weekend and Friday limitations occur during summer
months. Night travel is permitted up to 10′ wide and 14′ high, but
“conspicuity requirements” must be met, including reflectorizcd “D” signs.
RESTRICTED
TRAVEL: Permit travel not allowed in the greater Toronto area between
the hours of 7:00 am – 9:00am and between the hours 0f 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
Tractor
Wheelbase: For legal size loads, Ontario is now allowing tractor
wheelbase to exceed 244″ as long as thc trailer wheelbase is within prescribed
limits. At this time they are still officially restricting oversize and
overlength loads to 244″ tractor wheelbase unless special authorization is
obtained.
Spread
Axles: A spread axle group (over 6’spacing) is allowed and given as
much weight as a closed tandem (about 22,000 per axle legal weight).
Lift
Axles: Ontario gives less weight on axles.
LEGAL
DIMENSIONS
Length:
·
53’ semi-trailer (with some restrictions)
·
75′ overall
Overhang: 4’11”
rear, with overall length not to exceed 75′
Width: 8’6″
Height: 13’7″
Weight:
·
Steer – 12,000
·
Single – 22,000
·
Tandem – 39,600
·
Tridem – 59,400
ROUTINE
PERMIT LIMITS
Length: 120’
Width: 16’3″
Height: 14′
Weight: Depends
on axle spacings and tire sizes.
Note: Route
Surveys may be required over these dimensions, Expect extra wait time for
issuance of permit.
ESCORTS
Length:
·
Over 120′- 1 escort
·
Over 150′- 2 or more police escorts
Overhang: Over 15′
rear overhang – 1 escort
Width:
·
Over 13′ – 1 escort on all highways. (Route survey may also be
required for over 13′ wide.)
·
Over 15′ – 2 escorts on two-lane highways.
·
Over 16’4″ on all highways – 2 or more police escorts.
Height: Over
15’11” 1 escort (Route survey may be required for over 14′ high.)
Note: Some
routes may impose additional escort requirements. Excessive weight vehicles may
require police escorts.
SIGNS,
FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required on all four corners and/or any front and
rear projections of any oversized vehicle/load (light at night). “Oversize
load” or “D” signs front and rear are also required on all oversized
vehicle/loads. Signs must be removed or covered when not required.
Get Your Permit Today
Call: 224-998-3880