When a load exceeds legal dimensions a permit is required and depending on the dimensions, certain conditions must be followed.
In addition to obtain a permit when exceeding legal dimensions, there are general conditions and restrictions that must be followed depending on the size of your load.
Legal Dimensions in British Columbia are:
Width
Height
Length
- Single Vehicle 12.5M
- Truck Tractor and Trailer 23M
- Truck Tractor, Semi Trailer, Jeep and/or Booster 23M
Term Oversize Permits are available in 30 day intervals up to one year.
They are plate specific and cover up to the following dimensions:
Width
Height
- 4.3M (5.33M in Peace River Area Only)
Length
Front Projection
Rear Projection
CONDITIONS FOR MOVEMENT
Flags
- For width over 2.6m, red or orange flags are required on all four corners of each load/trailer
- For travel in daylight, a red or orange flag is required on front projection over 1 m and/or rear projection over 1.2m
- For travel in darkness, a white light is required on front projection over 1m and a red light is required on rear projection over 1.2m
Signs
- Wide load, D sign or oversize load signs are required front and rear for vehicles with width over 3.2m
- Long load, D sign or oversize load signs are required front and rear for vehicles/loads (other than B-Trains) over 25m long
Pilot Vehicle Requirements
- Pilot vehicle requirements in the Province of British Columbia are depending on width and length. The below chart outlines when and how many are required
| Length |
Up to 3.2 M |
3.21 to 3.5 M |
3.51 to 3.8 M |
3.81 to 4.4 M |
| DAY |
| Up to 27.5 M |
0 |
1* |
1 |
1*** |
| 27.5 to 31 M |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 31 to 36 M |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 36 to 40 M |
2** |
2** |
2 |
2 |
| NIGHT |
| Up to 27.5 M |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 27.5 to 31 M |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 31 to 36 M |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| 36 to 40 M |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
* Or the towing vehicle must be equipped with and operate one or two amber flashing lights
** Up to 3.5 m wide, only one pilot car is required for travel over four (4) lane highways
*** Two pilot cars for travel on Highway 97 from the junction of 77/97 to the Yukon Border
