SASKATCHEWAN OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
PERMITS: Permits
valid for one 24-hour period, but can be extended. A permit number is issued
when a permit is ordered, to allow you to go into the port or scale.
OPERATING
TIME: If over 12’2″wide, 82′ long, or 16′ high, movement is limited
to daytime travel only, and no movement on Friday after 3:00pm from July 1
through Labor Day. Night travel requires reflectorized or lighted signs at the
rear.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
Tractor
Wheelbase: Tractor wheelbase, from center of steer axle to center of
drive axles, is limited to 244″ except that overweight permit loads can be
permitted with a longer wheelbase if the Division of Highways approves. This
exception does not apply to oversize permits, only overweight. For legal size
loads, an annual permit for long wheelbase tractors can be used subject to the
trailer kingpin limits.
Tridcm
Drive Tractor: Saskatchewan does not recognize tridem drive tractors except
for use on large non-divisible overweight moves. Lift axles are not
recognized and cannot be down. Tridem drive tractor, when allowed, must have
wheelbase 0f between 260″ to 268.”
Spread
Axles: A spread axle group (over 6′ spacing) is treated as a single
axle for weight allowances, and it is not allowed to carry more than about
20,000 pounds total (10,000 pounds per axle). except that with a single piece
non -divisible load a maximum of 37,500 pounds is allowed on the spread.
Trailer
Lift/Flip Axles: Lift axles are not allowed. They must be chained up. Flip
axles can be used, provided trailer kingpin to center axle of tridem is not
over 43’5″ feet, trailer length is not over 53′ feet and the load is
non-divisible.
LEGAL
DIMENSIONS
Length:
·
53′ semi-trailer
·
75′ overall
Overhang: Depends
on kingpin settings, trailer wheelbase, and other measurements
Width: 8’6″
Height: 13’6″
Weight: Depends
on axle spacings
·
Steer – 12,100
·
Single – 20,020 (18,040 on secondary and municipal highways)
·
Tandem – 37,400 (31,900 on secondary and municipal highways)
·
Tridem – 50,600 (44,000 on secondary highways, 31,900 on
municipal highways)
ROUTINE
PERMIT LIMITS
Length: *
overhang: *
Width: *
Height: *
*No
set maximums – depends on load and routes
Weight:
·
Single:
·
Tandem: 48,000
·
Tridem: 72,000 (Bridge check for over 60,000)
ESCORTS
Length:
·
Over 98′ on 2-lane highway – 1 escort
·
Over 118′ on multi-lane highways – 2 escorts
Width:
·
If vehicle/load extends over centerline – 1 escort
·
Over 16’4″ – 1 escort
Height: No
requirement, except at 17’2″ you must contact utility companies.
Note: Some
routes may impose additional escort requirements.
SIGNS,
FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required at extremities on any load that extends
beyond the trailer. “D” signs, “Wide Load” signs or “Oversize Load” signs front
and rear are required when vehicle/load width exceeds 10′ wide. Night running
requires illumination of the sign or an amber beacon mounted at the center
rear. A beacon light should be mounted on the cab for loads over 10’9” wide
(and on the rear if it is not visible from all angles). A vehicle/load over 82′
in length must have a “D” sign or “Long Load” sign mounted at the rear. Signs
must be removed or covered when they are not required.
Get Your Permit Today
Call: 224-998-3880
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