Saskatchewan State Regulations
Transportation Restrictions
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. Check with Sammons permit office for holiday restrictions.
Operating Time
Weekend Travel
See Restricted Travel
Night Moves
See Restricted Travel
Transportation Requirements
Oversize Load Signs
“D” signs, “Wide Load” signs or Oversize Load” signs front and rear are required when vehicle/load width exceeds 10′ wide. 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.
Flags/Lights
Flags are required at extremities on any load that extends beyond the trailer.
Night running requires rear 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).
Legal Limits
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Steer Axle | 12,100 lbs. |
| Single Axle | 20,020 lbs. | 18,040 lbs. On Secondary And Municipal Highways |
| Tandem Group | 37,400 lbs. | 31,900 lbs. On Secondary And Municipal Highways |
| Tridem Group | 50,600 lbs. | 44,000 lbs. On Secondary Highways | 31,900 lbs. On Municipal Highways |
| Gross Weight | Depends on axle spacings |
| Width | 8’6″ |
| Height | 13’6″ |
| Length – Semi-Trailer | 53′ |
| Length | 75′ |
| Overhang | Depends on kingpin settings, trailer wheelbase, and other measurements |
Routine Issues
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Tandem Group | 48,000 lbs. |
| Tridem Group | 72,000 lbs. (Bridge check for over 60,000) |
No set maximum dimensions – depends on load and routes
Escort Requirements
| Dimension | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 If Vehicle/Load Extends Over Center-line |
| Width Over 16’4″ | 1 |
| Length Over 98′ | 1 On 2-Lane Highways |
| Length Over 118′ | 2 |
Some routes may impose additional escort requirements.