YUKON TERRITORY OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
PERMITS: Permits
are valid for one trip. A permit number is issued when permit is ordered, to
allow you to go into the port or scale.
OPERATING
TIME: Sunrise to sunset.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
Tractor
Wheelbase: Tractor wheelbase is not limited if overall length does not
exceed 85′.
Tridem
Drive Tractor: Allowed, but lift axles are not allowed and must be up all
the way.
Spread
Axles: A spread axle group (10′ to 10’6″spaceing) is allowed up to
42,107 pounds for the combination,
Lift
Axles: are considered legal but must carry its full share of the
weight.
LEGAL
DIMENSIONS
Length:
·
53′ semi-trailer (lift axle must be up)
·
75′ overall
Width: 8’6″
Height: 13’6″
Weight: Depends
on axle spacings
·
Steer – 12,100
·
Single – 22,000
·
Tandem – 42,000
·
Tridem – 50,600
ROUTINE
PERMIT LIMITS
Length: *
Overhang: *
Width: *
Height: *
*No set
maximums – depends on load and routes
Weight:
·
Single – 25,350
·
Tandem – 51,920
·
Tridem 59,840
ESCORTS
Length:
·
Over 91′- l escort.
·
Over 101’9″ – 2 escorts
Overhang: Over
21’4″ beyond last axle – 1 escort
Width:
·
Over 10’5″ – 1 escort
·
Over 12’6″ – 2 escorts
Height:
Excessive height, case-by-case basis – l escort
Note: Some
routes may impose additional escort requirements.
SIGNS,
FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required on all overwidth and overlength vehicles
and loads on all four corners or projections. “Wide Load” or “Long Load” signs
should be used on oversized loads. lf load is both wide and long, the
“Oversized Load”, or “Wide Load” signs should be used.
SEASONAL
LOAD RESTRICTIONS: The main highway between BC and Alaska is normally restricted
to legal weights only during spring thaw period. The timing of this period is
variable, depending on weather. It may start in March or April and can continue
into June in some years.
Get Your Permit Today
Call: 224-998-3880
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