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National Standards for Heavy Vehicle Weights and
Dimensions
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In February 1988, the Council of Ministers of Transportation
and Highway Safety endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to
improve uniformity in regulations governing the weights and dimensions of
commercial vehicles operating between provinces and territories. Since
1988, the scope and content of the MOU has been expanded or amended on
several occasions. Under the terms of the MOU, each of the provinces and
territories will permit vehicles which comply with the appropriate weights
and dimensions described in the agreement to travel on a designated system
of highways within their jurisdiction.
It should be recognized that each jurisdiction retains the
authority to allow more liberal weights and dimensions, or different types
of vehicle configurations, within their jurisdiction.
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Amendments to the MOU – April 2008
In April 2008 the
Council of Ministers approved changes in several provisions of the MOU,
including weight limits on wide single tires and use of aerodynamic
devices on the rear of trucks and trailers. These changes are scheduled
to take effect on July 1, 2008.
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Notice of Changes
(PDF format)
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Summary
Information on MOU National Standards
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Review Document (PDF format)
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Provincial and Territorial Regulations
and Information:
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Guidelines for Special Permits
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In the interests of
improving the compatibility of policies and practices used within Canada,
“model” guidelines or standards have been developed by the Task Force for
specific types of vehicle configurations and for vehicles which routinely
operate under the authority of special permits. These guidelines or
standards are not included in the national MOU agreement and consequently
policies may vary between jurisdictions.
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1.
Stinger
Steer Automobile Transporters – Special Permit Conditions
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Review
Document
(PDF format)
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