Overview
British Columbia Oversize Permits
Permit Office
| Office | British Columbia Ministry of Solicitor General Motor Carrier Division |
| Address | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8T5A3 |
| Contact | 1 (800) 559-9688 |
| Hours | 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (PT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Oversize/overweight permits are valid for one trip only. Permittee gives the starting date and the number of days that it will take to travel through British Columbia. |
| Operating time | 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (PT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Legal limits
| Length | 101′ |
| Width | 14′6″ |
| Height | 15′6″ |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | — | 29,700 |
| Tandem | — | 50,600 |
| Tridum | — | 63,800 |
| Quad | — | Not allowed |
Escort Requirements
- On 2-Lane Highways — Width 12′6″ up to and including 14′6″: 1 Front
- On 2-Lane Highways — Width 10′6″ up to and including 11′6″: Escort may not be required if tractor has rotating beacon on cab’s roof
- On 2-Lane Highways — Overhang 9′11″ Front or 20′5″ Rear, or more: 1 Escort
- On 2-Lane Highways — Length 90′3″ or more: 1 Rear
- On 4 or More Lane Highways — Width 10′6″ up to and including 14′6″: 1 Rear
- On 4 or More Lane Highways — Width 10′6″ up to and including 11′6″: Escort may not be required if tractor has rotating flashing beacon on cab’s roof
- On 4 or More Lane Highways — Length 90′3″ or more: 1 Rear
- On 4 or More Lane Highways — Overhang 9′11″ front or 20′5″ rear, or more: 1 Escort
Notes
- Gross Weight — 5 Axles: 114,400 lbs
- Gross Weight — 6 Axles: 133,377 lbs
- Gross Weight — 7 Axles: 140,800 lbs