When a load exceeds legal dimensions a permit is required and, depending on the
dimensions, certain conditions must be followed. Legal Dimensions in Alberta are:
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Width
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2.6m
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Height
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4.15m
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Length
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- Single Vehicle - 12.5m
- Truck Tractor and Trailer - 23.0m
- Truck and Towed Trailer - 23.0m
- Truck Tractor, Semi Trailer and Trailer - 23.0m
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Conditions for Width
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Over 8’7” wide (2.60m)
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- Flags by day
- Warning lights by night
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Over 10’ wide (3.05m)
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- As above PLUS 2 dimensional signs
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Over 11’ wide (3.35m)
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- As above PLUS 1 or more flashing lights
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Over 12’7” wide (3.85m)
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- As above PLUS
- 1 pilot vehicle
- behind - 4-lane
- front - 2-lane
- No movement after 3:00 p.m. on day preceding weekend or a Stat
- No movement on Sunday or Stat. holiday
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Over 14’7” wide (4.45m)
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- As above PLUS
- Flags, signs, flashing lights
- On 2-lane - 1 pilot and 1 trail vehicle
- On 4-lane
- up to 18’ (5.5m) needs 1 trail vehicle
- over 18’(5.5m) needs 1 pilot and 1 trail vehicle
- DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY
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Over 18’ wide (5.49m or 5.5m)
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- As above PLUS
- mts26e (over 4.45m)
- mts26h (used buildings)
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Over 24’ wide (7.32m)
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- As above PLUS
- Notify RCMP
- No convoys
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Alberta Statutory Holidays
- New Years Day - January 1
- Family Day - 3rd Monday in February
- Good Friday - Friday before Easter
- Victoria Day - Monday before May 25th
- Canada Day - July 1st (Unless on a Sunday then it becomes July 2)
- Labor Day - 1st Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day - Second Monday in October
- Remembrance Day - November 11
- Christmas Day - December 25
