Nova Scotia State Regulations
Transportation Restrictions
Loads exceeding 12 feet in width or 82 feet in length are not allowed to move after 3:00 p.m. Friday until Monday morning. Vehicles/loads exceeding 14 feet wide or 82 feet long may not move between the
hours of 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Operating Time
Weekend Travel
See Restricted Travel
Transportation Requirements
Oversize Load Signs
“D” warning signs at front and rear of vehicle are required when width exceeds 10 feet, height exceeds 14 feet, length exceeds 75 feet, or overhang exceeds 3 feet in front or 6’6″ feet in rear.
Flags/Lights
Fluorescent red flags must be at the extremities of the load when width exceeds 9 feet,
or overhang exceeds 3 feet in front or 6’6″ feet in rear.
Amber revolving or strobe warning light is required on cab roof when width exceeds 9 feet, length exceeds 75 feet, or
overhang exceeds 3 feet in front or 6’6″ feet in rear
Legal Limits
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Steer Axle | 14,300 lbs. |
| Single Axle | 20,020 lbs. |
| Tandem Group | 39,682 lbs. |
| Tridem Group | Depends on axle spacings |
| Width | 8’6″ |
| Height | 13’7″ |
| Length – Semi-Trailer | 53′ |
| Length | 75′ |
| Overhang | 3′ Front | 6′ Rear |
Routine Issues
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Single Axle | 25,000 lbs. |
| Tandem Group | 50,000 lbs. |
| Tridem Group | 65,000 lbs. |
| Width | 18′ |
| Height | 15’8″ |
| Length | 100′ |
Allow 7 business days for loads exceeding these dimensions
Escort Requirements
| Dimension | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Width Over 10′ | 1 |
| Width Over 14′ | 2 |
| Height | Not Specified |
| Length Over 82′ | 2 |
| Rear Overhang Over 9’9″ | 2 |
Some routes may impose additional escort requirements