Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
Saskatchewan
Foreword
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual.
Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits,
general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone
numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers
are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have
been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided
permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation.
Legal Notice
This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information,
useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be
an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the
information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users
that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the
effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA
assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from
reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual.
Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association
5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200
Centreville, VA 20120
PHONE: (703) 698-0291
Fax: (571) 722-1698
Website: www.scranet.org
Email: [email protected]
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Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
publisher, Joel M. Dandrea, Executive Vice President,
Specialized Carrier & Rigging Association. Requests to the
publisher for permission should be addressed to Joel M.
Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870
Trinity Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120.
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
CONTACT:
Saskatchewan Government Insurance Permit Office
3rd Floor, 2260 11th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 2N7
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/tucking-permits/
Hours: Monday-Sunday
6 am - 10pm
(Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day)
306-775-6969 (in Regina/outside Saskatchewan)
1-800-667-7575 (in Saskatchewan)
306-775-6909 (fax)
[email protected]
LEGAL LIMITS
(All axle loadings subject to tire size)
Primary Highways
5 axles
87,000 lbs.
6 axles
102,400 lbs. (subject to
spacings below)
7 axles (A-C Train) 118,000 lbs.
7 axles (B Train)
124,500 lbs.
8 axles (B Train)
137,700 lbs. (subject to
spacings below)
o (steering on
straight truck)
o (steering)
o (drive)
oo
ooo
ooo
ooo
15,900 lbs.
tire size)
12,100 lbs.
20,020 lbs.
37,400 lbs.
46,200 lbs.
50,600 lbs.
52,800 lbs.
Secondary or Municipal Roads
76,000 lbs.
88,000 lbs.
108,000 lbs.
108,000 lbs.
120,000 lbs.
(subject to
12,100 lbs.
(7’8”-9’8”)
(9’8”-11’8”)
(11’8”-12’1”)
12,100
18,040
31,900
44,000
44,000
44,000
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
8’6”
13’6”
41’ single unit
45’9” bus
75’5” tractor and semi-trailer
or any other combination of
vehicles
82’ A train, B train or C train
OVERHANG no night travel exceeding 9’10”
Refer to
Vertical and Horizontal Clearance of Structures on the Provincial Highway System
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PERMIT LIMITS
NOTE: Special permit limits on weight are based on the following formula (except for spring road bans):
560 lbs. per inch width of tire for steering axle
500 lbs. per inch width of tire for any other axle
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
16'5" if exceeding will require 2 escorts
17' or higher must be cleared through
local power and phone companies
NOTE: Larger increments of width and length are considered on a case-by-case basis only.
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—
Overhang Permit required on overhang exceeding 35% of tractor/trailer wheelbase
or if load is over 75'5" in length.
Box Length permit required for load exceeding 53' in length.
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General –Permits are issued for non-divisible loads based upon bridge and highway capacities. Permits for
overweight are issued at 10 kg per mm width of tire on the steering axle and at 9 kg per mm on all other
axles. Operators requiring permits for extremely heavy loads should apply for these permits well in advance
to avoid delay, as time is required to review structural capacities along the desired/requested routes.
Permits are issued on a per trip basis. Return trips and extensions are available upon request.
Night travel restrictions apply to the following:
– 12' + in width
– 82' + in length
– 16' + in height
Sunday and holiday travel restrictions apply to the following:
– 11' + in width
– 82' + in length
NOTE: There are no travel restrictions due to weight.
Divisible load permits not available.
1) Loaded vehicles must not travel on the shoulder of the highway unless otherwise specified by policy.
2) Public structures or highway construction may restrict travel of oversize or overweight loads.
3) “D” signs or escort vehicles must not be used unless they are required by permit.
4) All vehicles are subject to any weight restriction imposed by law or regulation such as The Highways and
Transportation Act or The Municipalities Act.
5) Permits and/or permit numbers must be available in the vehicle and produced to a peace officer or
authorized Ministry representative upon request.
6) At night, red lights must mark the end of any load extending beyond 1m of the extremities of the vehicle.
7) The vehicle may be equipped with extendible load marking lights.
8) Direct crossing of a provincial highway is allowed on restricted travel days (Sunday afternoons, public
holidays, etc.) if a flag person is used.
9) Sunrise and sunset are defined by the National Research Council’s Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics.
10) Certain loads may require specific conditions or travel time restrictions. For more details contact the
permit office.
11) As a minimum, all loads are to be secured in accordance with The Security of Loads and Trip Inspection
regulations.
12) Farm machinery and equipment have specific policies separate from this section. Refer to section 500 of
the Weight and Dimension Administration Manual.
13) Mobile homes and building moves have specific policies separate from this section. Refer to section 200
of the Weight and Dimension Administration Manual.
Insurance — Required for vehicle and load, but does not need to be on file with the provincial office.
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Liability and cargo insurance
3rd party
Notes
liability
Class A - Only Class A plated vehicles can register under International Registration Plan (IRP) for out-ofprovince travel.
5,000 kg Exempt from cargo insurance if hauling low value or
Yes1
Yes
11,000 kg
owner's own goods.
11,001 kg and
Exempt from cargo insurance if hauling low value or
Yes1
Yes
greater
owner's own goods.
Class C and D - Cannot register under IRP but can leave the province on single trip permits.
5,000 kg No
Yes
11,000 kg
11,001 kg and
No
Yes
greater
Class LV - If registered as commercial or business purposes.
5,000 kg Exempt from 3rd party liability insurance if operating
No
Yes
11,000 kg
in Saskatchewan.
11,001 kg and
No
Yes
greater
Class F
No
No
Class PB
No
Yes
Class PS
No
Yes
Only with 10 passengers or more including the driver.
Cargo insurance
Weekend/Night Travel – Sunday travel: no travel restrictions on Sundays prior to 12:00 p.m. and no
travel on Sundays for vehicles or loads exceeding 3.85m (12.6 ft.) wide after 12:00 p.m.
Night travel: vehicles/loads over 3.85m (12.6 ft.) wide, and up to the 4.45m (14.6 ft.) width limit, require
lead and trail escort vehicles on all highways;
The amendment also increases the length limit of vehicles/loads for travel between sunset and sunrise to
31.0m (102 ft.).
At night, red lights must mark the end of any load extending beyond 1m of the extremities of the vehicle.
Holiday – Public holidays and on days specified near public holidays [December 24, 27 and 31]:
no travel restrictions prior to 12:00 p.m. and no travel for vehicles or loads exceeding 3.85m (12.6 ft.) wide
after 12:00 p.m.
Inclement Weather – Winter Weights are effective November 16 and continue until March 14 of the
following year. The period from November 16 to November 30 and the period from the last day in February
until March 14 are subject to restrictions if weather conditions remain or become too mild to allow for the
additional weights. Official Spring Restriction Orders are issued every Tuesday and Friday (with the
exception of Good Friday) by 12:30 p.m. (CST) during the ban period. Spring road restrictions are
dependent on weather. Typically restrictions start in the first week of March, generally in the southwest of
the province, and the remainder follow over a two or three week period. When restrictions are implemented,
they may be in place for up to six weeks. Restrictions may change with 48 hours notice. If a prolonged cold
spell occurs during the restriction season, they may be removed until conditions warrant their
implementation again.
Permit Information Required — Name and address of carrier; owner of load, owner of vehicle; overall
dimensions; load dimensions; dimensions of towed vehicle (if applicable); tractor license; trailer license; no.
of axles; starting point; destination; routes to be travelled; total gross weight; date of entry; date of exit;
load description - if mobile home, include home serial #.
For additional detailed restrictions and requirements see the Saskatchewan Weights and Dimensions
Administrative Manual.
TYPES OF PERMITS
Single Trips — Valid for length of trip; return trip available if not leaving SK.
Annual — Available on a case-by-case basis.
Annual Fleet Permit – to reduce the cost of transporting goods in northern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of
Highways and Infrastructure is issuing an annual fleet permit to carriers operating on Highways 102, 905
and 915.
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FEES
Overwidth – Over 8’6” – 10’
No charge
Over 10’ – 12’
$17
Over 12’ – 14’
$36
Over 14’
$72
Overlength - Over 75’ – 95’
$10
Over 95’
$15
Overheight – No charge
Overweight - $11 + [(difference between registered weight and actual weight in tons) X $.036] X kms
traveled. Non-registered vehicles use the same formula except substitute $.006 for $.036. An insurance
fee is also charged calculated with the same formula substituting $.005 for $.036 and adds this to the fee of
$5.
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Escort Requirements
2-Lane Highways –
Multi-Lane/Inter Secondary-Night
width 8’6” – 16’4”
width 14’1” – 16’4”
width 16’4” or over
length 98’ or over
width 8’6” – 16’4”
width 16’4” or over
length over 118’
width over 11’2”
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
escort
escort where any axle or GVW exceeded
rear
rear
rear
rear
rear
(Front & Rear)
Certification – N/A
FINES
$35 plus $10 each 110 pounds or fraction thereof over legal weight.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
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PORTS OF ENTRY
13 ports of entry from U.S. Hours of operation subject to change, call Canada Customs toll free in Canada at
1-800-461-9999, or 204-983-3500 outside of Canada.
PERMIT ORDERING
Phone
Most permits are issued immediately over the phone - the required details are recorded and you're provided
a permit number verbally. The permit number should be carried in the vehicle for the duration of the permit
and is used as a reference for enforcement. Carriers from Canada have the option of being billed for their
permit or paying for it at the time of issue. Carriers from the United States must pay for their permit at the
time it is issued. The Permit Office will accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express.
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Internet
Most single trip permits can be applied for and immediately issued using the online permit application. Some
permit applications may require further approval from Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure bridge
engineers, but the turn around on these permits is generally very fast. If you wish to issue your own permits
online, you must first apply and be approved by the Permit Office. Contact the Permit Office for more
information on becoming a self issuer.
Term permits
A term permit is a yearly permit issued for overweight or over-dimension vehicles or loads. Term permits
usually require a written application request by mail, fax, or email. Term permits with no fee can be issued
over the phone without paper documentation.
Not all loads and vehicles are eligible for term permits. Contact the Permit Office at 306-775-6969 for more
information on the types of permits that are available and for information on application requirements.
In order to be able to use our self-serve system, you must apply through the Permit Office during regular
business hours.
Once approved as a self issuer, you can be added to our online issuing system to view and print your
permits as well as issue most of your own permits.
Self issue maximum permit limits:
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7.30 m wide
45.0 m long
5.18 m high
maximum axle group loading 27,000 kg
maximum gross vehicle weight 70,000 kg
Loads where the axle group weight exceeds 27,000 kg or the gross weight exceeds 70,000 kg will require
approval by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure bridge engineers. SGI will forward the request for
approval to the engineers. Engineer approvals are only completed during regular business hours and may
prolong the permit approval process.
System requirements
Minimum self issuer requirements:
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a high speed internet connection
Internet Explorer is required (other browsers are not supported)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or better
512 mb of memory
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cookies must be enabled
Screen resolution set to 1024 X 768
For more information on becoming a self issuer contact the SGI Permit Office at 306-775-6969.
SPECIAL NOTES
Recent Changes – None noted.
Pending Changes – None noted.
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