When a load exceeds legal dimensions a permit is required.
In addition to obtaining 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 Manitoba are:
Width
Height
Length
- Single Vehicle, 12.5M (41’)
- Truck Tractor, semi-trailer(s) combination 23M (75’5”)
Annual dimension Permits are available for some commodities.
They are issued per plate and do not cover the whole fleet.
CONDITIONS FOR MOVEMENT
Specific conditions must be met based on certain dimensions.
All conditions up to the dimension of the specific load must be met.
CONDITIONS FOR WIDTH
Exceeding (metres) |
When |
Highway |
Conditions |
2.6 |
Day |
All |
Orange or red flags are required. |
Night |
All |
Amber and red lights are required. |
Winnipeg Rush Hour |
Winnipeg |
Rush Hour travel restrictions apply. |
3.05 |
Always |
All |
"D" or "WIDE LOAD" sign is required. |
3.70 |
Always |
Brandon |
Brandon Police will determine pilot/escort requirements. |
Always |
All |
Amber beacon on cab of towing vehicle is required. |
Day |
Provincial Undivided |
Front pilot vehicle is required, if load overhangs centre line. |
Night |
Provincial Undivided |
Front and rear pilot vehicles required. |
Night |
Provincial Undivided |
Rear pilot vehicle is required. |
Summer Holiday Season |
Provincial Holiday Restricted Routes |
Holiday travel restrictions apply. |
Public Holidays |
Provincial Holiday Restricted Routes |
Holiday travel restrictions apply. |
4.60 |
Day |
Provincial Undivided |
Front and rear pilot vehicles are required. |
Day |
Provincial Divided |
Rear pilot vehicle is required. |
Commuter Hours |
Commuter Routes |
No travel allowed. |
Night |
All |
No travel allowed. |
Always |
Winnipeg |
Police escort may be required. |
6.10 |
Day |
Provincial |
Front and rear pilot vehicles are required. |
Always |
All |
Permit must be carried in the vehicle. |
CONDITIONS FOR HEIGHT
Exceeding (metres) |
When |
Highway |
Conditions |
Annuals Only |
4.15 |
Always |
All |
No divisible loads allowed, if divisible by height. |
|
Always |
Winnipeg Brandon |
Approval from Manitoba Hydro is required for travel in back lanes. |
Yes |
Always |
Winnipeg Brandon |
Approval from Bell-MTS is required for travel in back lanes. |
Yes |
Winnipeg Rush Hour |
Winnipeg |
Rush hour travel restrictions apply. |
|
4.60 |
Always |
Winnipeg Brandon |
Carrier to survey route for potential conflicts with traffic signal equipment, traffic signs and/or parked vehicles. |
Yes |
Always |
Winnipeg Brandon |
Police escort may be required if vertical obstructions require moving. |
|
CONDITIONS FOR LENGTH
Exceeding (metres) |
When |
Highway |
Conditions |
Legal Length |
Winnipeg Rush Hour |
Winnipeg |
Rush hour travel restrictions apply. |
27.5 |
Summer Holiday Season |
Provincial Holiday Restricted Routes |
Holiday travel restrictions apply. |
Public Holidays |
Provincial Holiday Restricted Routes |
Holiday travel restrictions apply. |
31.0 |
Always |
All |
"D" or "Long Load" at the front and rear. LCVs are exempt from this requirement. |
Always |
Provincial Undivided |
Rear pilot vehicle is required. LCVs are exempt from this requirement. |
Always |
Winnipeg Brandon |
Police escort may be required. LCVs are exempt from this requirement. |
Always Winnipeg Rush Hour |
Provincial Undivided Winnipeg |
No left turns at uncontrolled intersections in high speed zones. Rush hour travel restrictions apply. |
41.0 |
Day |
Provincial Divided |
Rear pilot vehicle is required. |
Day |
Provincial |
No left turns at uncontrolled intersections in high speed zones. |
Day |
Provincial Undivided |
Front and rear pilot vehicles required. |
Night |
All |
No travel allowed. |