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Quebec Oversize Permits: Essential Guide for Heavy Haul Compliance
Quebec Heavy Haul Transport Regulations: A Complete Compliance Guide
Important: We are not a permit service and we do not arrange permits for carriers. All information provided below is for information purpose only. Always read permits and provisions carefully as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided below.
For companies involved in heavy haul transport, understanding Quebec’s unique regulations is essential for smooth logistics management. This guide covers all critical aspects of moving oversized loads while maintaining compliance with provincial requirements.
Permit Requirements for Oversized Load Transportation
Single-trip permits valid for 7 days (must obtain before entry). All documentation is in French only – translation recommended. Part of essential oversize vehicle permit requirements. Various types of permits for oversize transportation available.
Operating Hours & Travel Restrictions
Standard Operating Window:
½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset (Monday–Thursday)
½ hour before sunrise to 3:00 PM (Friday)
Critical Restrictions:
No Sunday or holiday travel
Peak hour bans for:
Loads >12′ wide
Loads >90′ long
Rear overhang >13′
Vital for proper safety regulations for transporting oversized loads
Equipment Specifications
Tractor Wheelbase:
Annual permits available for long wheelbase configurations
Must maintain proper trailer wheelbase ratios
Tridem Drive Tractors: Lift axles excluded from wheelbase measurements
Spread Axles: Recognized on 48′ trailers
Key factor in legal dimensions for heavy haul trucks
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight Limits
Standard Dimensions:
Length: 53′ semi-trailer (75′ overall)
Width: 8’6″
Height: 13’6″
Overhang: 6’6″ rear (must be flagged)
Weight Limits:
Steer Axle: 12,000 lbs
Single Axle: 22,020 lbs
Tandem Axle: 39,600 lbs
Tridem Axle: 46,000 lbs
Routine Permit Limits
Dimensions:
Length: Up to 131′
Width: Up to 16′
Height: Up to 16′
Overhang: Up to 13′ front/rear
Weight: Varies by axle configuration and route
Escort Requirements
Length-Based Escorts:
Over 90′: 1 escort
Over 130′: 2 escorts
Overhang:
Over 13′ rear: 1 escort
Over 6’6″ front: 1 front escort
Width-Based Escorts:
Over 12’3″: 1 escort
Over 14’4″: 2 escorts
Over 17’5″: Police escort + special conditions
Height: Over 14’9″: 1 escort with height pole
Route-specific requirements may apply
Safety & Visibility Requirements
Flags: Required at front/rear corners and extremities of overhangs