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T H E 2 0 0 0 E D I T I O N

GUIDE VEHICLE
LOAD AND
SIZE LIMITS
GUIDE

Ministère
des Transports
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F O R E W O R D

This publication was produced by the Service de la sécurité en his publication contains major
transport routier et ferroviaire of the Direction de la sécurité en
transport and published by the Direction des communications of
the ministère des Transports du Québec. T provisions concerning the Vehicle
Load and Size Limits Regulation
(decree 1299-91) modified by Order
in Council 1412-98, taking effect on
November 26, 1998 and by Order
Graphic design: Larochelle & Ass.
in Council 1484-99 taking effect on For several years now, the ministère des
January first, 2000. Transports du Québec has been working
This guide is provided for information at harmonizing Québec standards with
To obtain additional copies of this document or any information purposes only. The reader should refer to those of other North American adminis-
pertaining to vehicle load and size limits, you can: trations. However, in spite of efforts to
the regulations for a legal interpretation.
• visit our Internet site at [Link] harmonize the standards with those of
• contact Info-camionnage at the following numbers: other administrations, some differences
Québec City: (418) 643-6864 may remain. It is therefore important
Montréal: (514) 873-2605
E-mail: communications@[Link]
to verify applicable rules before driving
in these administrations with vehicles
• write to the following address:
Direction des communications that comply with Québec regulations.
Ministère des Transports
700, boul. René-Lévesque Est, 27e étage
Québec (Québec) G1R 5H1

© Ministère des Transports du Québec

Legal deposit - Bibliothèque nationale du Québec 2000
ISBN: 2-550-35795-7

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F O R E W O R D

This publication was produced by the Service de la sécurité en his publication contains major
transport routier et ferroviaire of the Direction de la sécurité en
transport and published by the Direction des communications of
the ministère des Transports du Québec. T provisions concerning the Vehicle
Load and Size Limits Regulation
(decree 1299-91) modified by Order
in Council 1412-98, taking effect on
November 26, 1998 and by Order
Graphic design: Larochelle & Ass.
in Council 1484-99 taking effect on For several years now, the ministère des
January first, 2000. Transports du Québec has been working
This guide is provided for information at harmonizing Québec standards with
To obtain additional copies of this document or any information purposes only. The reader should refer to those of other North American adminis-
pertaining to vehicle load and size limits, you can: trations. However, in spite of efforts to
the regulations for a legal interpretation.
• visit our Internet site at [Link] harmonize the standards with those of
• contact Info-camionnage at the following numbers: other administrations, some differences
Québec City: (418) 643-6864 may remain. It is therefore important
Montréal: (514) 873-2605
E-mail: communications@[Link]
to verify applicable rules before driving
in these administrations with vehicles
• write to the following address:
Direction des communications that comply with Québec regulations.
Ministère des Transports
700, boul. René-Lévesque Est, 27e étage
Québec (Québec) G1R 5H1

© Ministère des Transports du Québec

Legal deposit - Bibliothèque nationale du Québec 2000
ISBN: 2-550-35795-7

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 2 I N T R O D U C T I O N

1. FOREWORD 3 he Vehicle Load and Size Limits This guide does not address regulatory

2. INTRODUCTION 5 T Regulation’s main purpose is

to ensure road user safety and
protection of roadways and bridges. The
measures applied to vehicles travelling
on the special class public road which
provides access to the James Bay
3. DEFINITIONS 6 regulations are in conformity with the Territory or at crossroads where public
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agreement roads meet private roads. For specific
on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions dated information, please refer to the
4. MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS 8
February 1988(amended in September legal text.
1991, July 1994 and June 1997). This The Société de l’assurance automobile du
5. AXLE LOAD LIMIT 11 regulation defines limits of dimensions, Québec must approve any modification to
axle loads and gross weight for vehicles a road vehicle meant to travel on public
6. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMIT 15 travelling on public roads. It do not road, when such modification may alter
Single-unit vehicle 17 apply to vehicles designed to stability or braking (e.g. increase in front
Tractor with semitrailer and truck with trailer 17 fight fires. axle capacity).
Truck with trailer 18 A vehicle or a combina- To convert pounds into kilograms (kg),
Tractor semitrailer 19 tion of vehicles which the number of pounds (lb) is divided by
A or C train double 21 do not meet the stan- 2.2046. Likewise, to convert tire widths
C train double 23 dards set by this reg- from inches into millimetres, the number
B train double 23 ulation cannot travel of inches is multiplied by 25.4.
on public roads unless
7. SPECIAL CASES 25 their owner or lessee
has obtained a special
permit delivered for this
8. INFO-CAMIONNAGE Cover 4
purpose. Special permits are
required for experimental
vehicles or oversize and overweight
vehicles because of their design
(e.g. self-propelled crane) or because
they are carrying an indivisible load
(e.g. moving a house).

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 2 I N T R O D U C T I O N

1. FOREWORD 3 he Vehicle Load and Size Limits This guide does not address regulatory

2. INTRODUCTION 5 T Regulation’s main purpose is

to ensure road user safety and
protection of roadways and bridges. The
measures applied to vehicles travelling
on the special class public road which
provides access to the James Bay
3. DEFINITIONS 6 regulations are in conformity with the Territory or at crossroads where public
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agreement roads meet private roads. For specific
on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions dated information, please refer to the
4. MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS 8
February 1988(amended in September legal text.
1991, July 1994 and June 1997). This The Société de l’assurance automobile du
5. AXLE LOAD LIMIT 11 regulation defines limits of dimensions, Québec must approve any modification to
axle loads and gross weight for vehicles a road vehicle meant to travel on public
6. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMIT 15 travelling on public roads. It do not road, when such modification may alter
Single-unit vehicle 17 apply to vehicles designed to stability or braking (e.g. increase in front
Tractor with semitrailer and truck with trailer 17 fight fires. axle capacity).
Truck with trailer 18 A vehicle or a combina- To convert pounds into kilograms (kg),
Tractor semitrailer 19 tion of vehicles which the number of pounds (lb) is divided by
A or C train double 21 do not meet the stan- 2.2046. Likewise, to convert tire widths
C train double 23 dards set by this reg- from inches into millimetres, the number
B train double 23 ulation cannot travel of inches is multiplied by 25.4.
on public roads unless
7. SPECIAL CASES 25 their owner or lessee
has obtained a special
permit delivered for this
8. INFO-CAMIONNAGE Cover 4
purpose. Special permits are
required for experimental
vehicles or oversize and overweight
vehicles because of their design
(e.g. self-propelled crane) or because
they are carrying an indivisible load
(e.g. moving a house).

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A. TRACTOR: E. DOLLY: I. GROUP OF AXLES EQUIVALENT
A motor vehicle, equipped with a fifth wheel, A device fitted with a fifth wheel,used to convert a TO A TRIPLE AXLE:
used to haul one or two semitrailers or a semitrailer semitrailer to a full trailer. A set of three equally-spaced axles, comprising a lowered
and a trailer. lift axle in front, attached to the vehicle by identical pneu-
matic suspensions and designed to distribute evenly within
1 000 kilogrammes when the lift axle is lowered, without
any possible adjustment, the mass that can be measured
under the wheels of each axle.
L. GAWR:
F. SINGLE AXLE: J. DONKEY-TYPE AXLE:
The maximum capacity of an axle according to the
An axle supporting a mass that can be measured An axle added at the rear of a single-unit vehicle comprising Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation pursuant to the
B. TOWING VEHICLE: under its wheels. at least one of the following specifications: Motor Vehicle Safety Act (R.S.C., 1985, chapter M-10).
A motor vehicle used to haul a trailer. • an independent spring suspension; • GAWR :
• wheels that touch the ground only when the vehicle is Gross axle weight rating
loaded;
• no brake system. M. VEHICLE MANUFACTURER:
The person who manufactures a vehicle as defined
G. TANDEM AXLE: K. SELF-STEERING AXLE: by the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
A set of two axles attached to the vehicle by a suspension An axle fitted at each end with a device that can pivot
system designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kilogram- around a vertical axis, allowing the wheels to automatically N. AXLE SPACING:
C. SEMITRAILER: mes and at all times, the mass that can be measured under steer along the vehicle path. Distance (d) between the rotation centre of one axle
the wheels of each axle, and consisting of a common and the rotation centre of another.
A road vehicle with its front end resting on the fifth
wheel of the vehicle hauling it. suspension or two identical suspensions attached together. • d ≥ x : means the distance must be greater than or
equal to x;
• d < x : means the distance is smaller than x;
• x ≤ d < y : means the distance is greater than
or equal to x but smaller than y.
H. TRIPLE AXLE:
A set of three equally-spaced axles, attached to the vehicle
D. TRAILER by a suspension system designed to distribute evenly, within
A road vehicle, including a semitrailer with its front end 1 000 kilogrammes at all the times, the mass that can be
resting on a dolly, hitched to the towing vehicle by a measured under the wheels of each axle, and consisting of
coupling system other than a fifth wheel. three identical suspensions attached together.

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3 D E F I N I T I O N S
A. TRACTOR: E. DOLLY: I. GROUP OF AXLES EQUIVALENT
A motor vehicle, equipped with a fifth wheel, A device fitted with a fifth wheel,used to convert a TO A TRIPLE AXLE:
used to haul one or two semitrailers or a semitrailer semitrailer to a full trailer. A set of three equally-spaced axles, comprising a lowered
and a trailer. lift axle in front, attached to the vehicle by identical pneu-
matic suspensions and designed to distribute evenly within
1 000 kilogrammes when the lift axle is lowered, without
any possible adjustment, the mass that can be measured
under the wheels of each axle.
L. GAWR:
F. SINGLE AXLE: J. DONKEY-TYPE AXLE:
The maximum capacity of an axle according to the
An axle supporting a mass that can be measured An axle added at the rear of a single-unit vehicle comprising Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation pursuant to the
B. TOWING VEHICLE: under its wheels. at least one of the following specifications: Motor Vehicle Safety Act (R.S.C., 1985, chapter M-10).
A motor vehicle used to haul a trailer. • an independent spring suspension; • GAWR :
• wheels that touch the ground only when the vehicle is Gross axle weight rating
loaded;
• no brake system. M. VEHICLE MANUFACTURER:
The person who manufactures a vehicle as defined
G. TANDEM AXLE: K. SELF-STEERING AXLE: by the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
A set of two axles attached to the vehicle by a suspension An axle fitted at each end with a device that can pivot
system designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kilogram- around a vertical axis, allowing the wheels to automatically N. AXLE SPACING:
C. SEMITRAILER: mes and at all times, the mass that can be measured under steer along the vehicle path. Distance (d) between the rotation centre of one axle
the wheels of each axle, and consisting of a common and the rotation centre of another.
A road vehicle with its front end resting on the fifth
wheel of the vehicle hauling it. suspension or two identical suspensions attached together. • d ≥ x : means the distance must be greater than or
equal to x;
• d < x : means the distance is smaller than x;
• x ≤ d < y : means the distance is greater than
or equal to x but smaller than y.
H. TRIPLE AXLE:
A set of three equally-spaced axles, attached to the vehicle
D. TRAILER by a suspension system designed to distribute evenly, within
A road vehicle, including a semitrailer with its front end 1 000 kilogrammes at all the times, the mass that can be
resting on a dolly, hitched to the towing vehicle by a measured under the wheels of each axle, and consisting of
coupling system other than a fifth wheel. three identical suspensions attached together.

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4 MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS
1. LENGTH D) COMBINATION F) SEMITRAILER: G) TRAILER
OF 3 VEHICLES: • length: 10 m or under • Trailer with dolly
The maximum length of any road vehicle or • Farm tractor and 2 trailers Autorized for all axle classes This maximum dimension does not include the coupling system of the dolly.
combination of road vehicles, load included, depends 23 m 10 m 14.65 m
on the type of vehicle.

A) SINGLE-UNIT
12.5 m
• A train double
25 m
18.5 m • length: over 10 m but not exceeding 14.65 m • Trailer without dolly
Autorized for all axle classes with the described requirements This maximum dimension includes the coupling system of the trailer.
4m 1 14.65 m 12.5 m #
3 m min.
B) BUS 6.2 m 2 12.5 m max. &
14 m 2 m*

• B train double
25 m
20 m
1 2. HEIGHT
4m • length: over 14.65 but not exceeding 15.5 m
• Articulated bus Authorized for single, tandem (d ≤ 1.85 m), or triple The maximum height of any road vehicle or combination
18.5 m (d ≤ 1.85 m) axles and for axle classes B.44 and B.45.
3 m min. of vehicles, load included is:
6.2 m 2
15.5 m

12.5 m max. &

• C train double 2 m*
25 m 4.15 m
20 m

C) COMBINATION d ≤ 1.85 m d d
2.4 m min.
OF TWO VEHICLES:
• Truck with trailer 3 m min.
6.2 m 2
23 m
• length: over 15.5 m but not exceeding 16.2 m
Authorized for single, tandem, or triple axles.
E) COMBINATION 16.2 m
OF FOUR VEHICLES:
4m #
• Saddle-back transport 12.5 m max. &
2 m*
• Tractor with semitrailer 23 m
23 m d ≤ 1.85 m
*
wheelbase 35 %

d
3 m min.
6. 2 m 2

d d

1 Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension is replaced by a limit of 5 m * Maximum 35 % (load included) of the distance between the centre of the single, * Setting of the kingpin (radius: 2 m max.)
between the last axle and the rear end of the vehicle, load included, for vehicles tandem or triple axle and the centre of the kingpin. & This dimension does not apply to semitrailers with removable goose neck.
assembled before November 1, 1998. 2 Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension does not apply to tractors # Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension is replaced by a 14.65 m
# This maximum dimension includes the load. Until December 31, 2009, this maximum assembled before January 1, 1999. limit for trailers assembled before November 1, 1998.
8 dimension does not apply to trailers assembled before November 1, 1998. 9
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4 MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS
1. LENGTH D) COMBINATION F) SEMITRAILER: G) TRAILER
OF 3 VEHICLES: • length: 10 m or under • Trailer with dolly
The maximum length of any road vehicle or • Farm tractor and 2 trailers Autorized for all axle classes This maximum dimension does not include the coupling system of the dolly.
combination of road vehicles, load included, depends 23 m 10 m 14.65 m
on the type of vehicle.

A) SINGLE-UNIT
12.5 m
• A train double
25 m
18.5 m • length: over 10 m but not exceeding 14.65 m • Trailer without dolly
Autorized for all axle classes with the described requirements This maximum dimension includes the coupling system of the trailer.
4m 1 14.65 m 12.5 m #
3 m min.
B) BUS 6.2 m 2 12.5 m max. &
14 m 2 m*

• B train double
25 m
20 m
1 2. HEIGHT
4m • length: over 14.65 but not exceeding 15.5 m
• Articulated bus Authorized for single, tandem (d ≤ 1.85 m), or triple The maximum height of any road vehicle or combination
18.5 m (d ≤ 1.85 m) axles and for axle classes B.44 and B.45.
3 m min. of vehicles, load included is:
6.2 m 2
15.5 m

12.5 m max. &

• C train double 2 m*
25 m 4.15 m
20 m

C) COMBINATION d ≤ 1.85 m d d
2.4 m min.
OF TWO VEHICLES:
• Truck with trailer 3 m min.
6.2 m 2
23 m
• length: over 15.5 m but not exceeding 16.2 m
Authorized for single, tandem, or triple axles.
E) COMBINATION 16.2 m
OF FOUR VEHICLES:
4m #
• Saddle-back transport 12.5 m max. &
2 m*
• Tractor with semitrailer 23 m
23 m d ≤ 1.85 m
*
wheelbase 35 %

d
3 m min.
6. 2 m 2

d d

1 Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension is replaced by a limit of 5 m * Maximum 35 % (load included) of the distance between the centre of the single, * Setting of the kingpin (radius: 2 m max.)
between the last axle and the rear end of the vehicle, load included, for vehicles tandem or triple axle and the centre of the kingpin. & This dimension does not apply to semitrailers with removable goose neck.
assembled before November 1, 1998. 2 Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension does not apply to tractors # Until December 31, 2009, this maximum dimension is replaced by a 14.65 m
# This maximum dimension includes the load. Until December 31, 2009, this maximum assembled before January 1, 1999. limit for trailers assembled before November 1, 1998.
8 dimension does not apply to trailers assembled before November 1, 1998. 9
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3. WIDTH • The coupling system of each road vehicle forming a Until December 31, 2001, axle load limits do not apply to 2. The axle load capacity (GAWR) for a front axle;
combination of vehicles shall be so fitted that no towed the following vehicles from a model year prior to 1992: Axle load capacity is 5 500 kg for a front single axle (B.1)
The maximum width of any road vehicle or combination vehicle can sway more than 80 millimetres to either side • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable and 11 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2) or front
of vehicles, load included is: of the tractor or towing vehicles when the combination dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, multiple axle (B.3). This capacity can be increased when
2.6 m
of vehicles is travelling in a straight line. stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt; such capacity is indicated by the vehicle manufacturer or
• The maximum width prescribed for vehicles does • A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and the person who modified the vehicle with the approval of
not include rear-view mirrors and lights, equipment • A single-unit road vehicle used for public road the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec.
designed for road grading, clearing or marking when maintenance. 3. The load limit of the axle class (table 1).
the vehicle is used for public road construction or main- However, the axle load limits do apply to these vehicles
tenance, devices used for automatic loading of bales of The limit is given in table 1 for each axle class provided for
when they have been modified after October 1, 1991,
Track hay or tie-down accessories (cables, chains, belts, straps, in the regulation, depending on the time of the year (normal
wight to increase their axle capacity.
devices used for fastening or stowing tarpaulins, etc.) or thaw). The limit can be increased for some axle classes
This width limit is 2.5 m for trailers, other than farm trailers, when the load consists of raw forest products. The load limit
used to secure a load as long as they do not exceed 100 FIGURING AXLE LOAD
and for semitrailers (load included) with a track width is reduced by 1 000 kg for each axle equipped with only two
mm on each side of the vehicle. This dimension does not The authorized maximum load for an axle class is the
(distance between the extremities of each outer wheel on tires. This load reduction does not apply to front (steering)
include wheels nor spraying equipment on farm trailers lowest of the following values:
each axle) under 2.5 m. It is 3.75 m for an unloaded trailer axle classes.
owned by a farmers, designed and used to carry products
designed to transport grain. Until December 31, 2009, • The sum of all tire capacities in the class;
to be sprayed, chemical fertilizer, manure, liquid
width limit is 2.6 m for trailers and semitrailers assembled • The axle load capacity for a front axle;
manure or manure liquid, provided they do not travel
before November 1, 1998. • The load limit of the axle class (table 1).
on an autoroute nor exceed 3,75 metres in width.
This provision does not apply to the following road
A special permit must be obtained in the following cases: 1. The sum of all tire capacities in the class;
vehicles, belonging to a farmer, provided they do not
travel on a divided highway: • When the length of an indivisible load exceeds the It is indicated by the manufacturer on the side of the tire,
• farm machinery carrying products to be length of the vehicle or the combination of vehicles by generally in pounds:
sprayed or empty; more than one metre in front or 2 metres at the rear; There are usually two figures
• seeders and combine harvesters; • When the length, width or height of an indivisible load • “S” when tires are single-mounted;
• farm tractors; and are such one of these measurements exceed the • “D” when tires are twin-mounted.
maximums allowed for the vehicle.
• until December 31, 2009, farm trailers of a model In that last case, when tires are twin-mounted, the capacity
year prior to 1992, designed and used to carry hay, When the load exceeds the rear of the vehicle by more than of the inside tire is the same as that of the outside tire,
grains, products to be sprayed, chemical fertilizer, one metre, a red flag must be fixed at the extreme rear of unless otherwise ascertained. When tires are single-mounted,
manure, liquid manure or manure liquid. the load. At night, a red light visible from a distance of at a minimum width is required. The nominal tire width is
least 150 metres from the rear and sides is compulsory. indicated by the manufacturer on the side of the tire.
4. OTHER DISPOSITIONS Special permits or information on such permits are available The sum, of tire capacities for each axle shall not exceed
The regulation stipulates specific provisions with from service centres of the Société de l’assurance automobile 10 kg/mm of tire width. This tire width provision does not
regard to the afore-mentioned maximum dimensions. du Québec commissioned to deliver these permits. apply to front (steering) axle classes.
• The dimensions prescribed for trailers and semitrailers
do not include auxiliary heating or refrigeration
equipments nor any aerodynamic accessories designed
to decrease wind resistance, providing they do not
increase the load carrying capacity of the road vehicle.
This applies also to distances between the front of the
second vehicle and the rearmost part of the third
vehicle where double A, B or C trains are concerned.

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3. WIDTH • The coupling system of each road vehicle forming a Until December 31, 2001, axle load limits do not apply to 2. The axle load capacity (GAWR) for a front axle;
combination of vehicles shall be so fitted that no towed the following vehicles from a model year prior to 1992: Axle load capacity is 5 500 kg for a front single axle (B.1)
The maximum width of any road vehicle or combination vehicle can sway more than 80 millimetres to either side • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable and 11 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2) or front
of vehicles, load included is: of the tractor or towing vehicles when the combination dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, multiple axle (B.3). This capacity can be increased when
2.6 m
of vehicles is travelling in a straight line. stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt; such capacity is indicated by the vehicle manufacturer or
• The maximum width prescribed for vehicles does • A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and the person who modified the vehicle with the approval of
not include rear-view mirrors and lights, equipment • A single-unit road vehicle used for public road the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec.
designed for road grading, clearing or marking when maintenance. 3. The load limit of the axle class (table 1).
the vehicle is used for public road construction or main- However, the axle load limits do apply to these vehicles
tenance, devices used for automatic loading of bales of The limit is given in table 1 for each axle class provided for
when they have been modified after October 1, 1991,
Track hay or tie-down accessories (cables, chains, belts, straps, in the regulation, depending on the time of the year (normal
wight to increase their axle capacity.
devices used for fastening or stowing tarpaulins, etc.) or thaw). The limit can be increased for some axle classes
This width limit is 2.5 m for trailers, other than farm trailers, when the load consists of raw forest products. The load limit
used to secure a load as long as they do not exceed 100 FIGURING AXLE LOAD
and for semitrailers (load included) with a track width is reduced by 1 000 kg for each axle equipped with only two
mm on each side of the vehicle. This dimension does not The authorized maximum load for an axle class is the
(distance between the extremities of each outer wheel on tires. This load reduction does not apply to front (steering)
include wheels nor spraying equipment on farm trailers lowest of the following values:
each axle) under 2.5 m. It is 3.75 m for an unloaded trailer axle classes.
owned by a farmers, designed and used to carry products
designed to transport grain. Until December 31, 2009, • The sum of all tire capacities in the class;
to be sprayed, chemical fertilizer, manure, liquid
width limit is 2.6 m for trailers and semitrailers assembled • The axle load capacity for a front axle;
manure or manure liquid, provided they do not travel
before November 1, 1998. • The load limit of the axle class (table 1).
on an autoroute nor exceed 3,75 metres in width.
This provision does not apply to the following road
A special permit must be obtained in the following cases: 1. The sum of all tire capacities in the class;
vehicles, belonging to a farmer, provided they do not
travel on a divided highway: • When the length of an indivisible load exceeds the It is indicated by the manufacturer on the side of the tire,
• farm machinery carrying products to be length of the vehicle or the combination of vehicles by generally in pounds:
sprayed or empty; more than one metre in front or 2 metres at the rear; There are usually two figures
• seeders and combine harvesters; • When the length, width or height of an indivisible load • “S” when tires are single-mounted;
• farm tractors; and are such one of these measurements exceed the • “D” when tires are twin-mounted.
maximums allowed for the vehicle.
• until December 31, 2009, farm trailers of a model In that last case, when tires are twin-mounted, the capacity
year prior to 1992, designed and used to carry hay, When the load exceeds the rear of the vehicle by more than of the inside tire is the same as that of the outside tire,
grains, products to be sprayed, chemical fertilizer, one metre, a red flag must be fixed at the extreme rear of unless otherwise ascertained. When tires are single-mounted,
manure, liquid manure or manure liquid. the load. At night, a red light visible from a distance of at a minimum width is required. The nominal tire width is
least 150 metres from the rear and sides is compulsory. indicated by the manufacturer on the side of the tire.
4. OTHER DISPOSITIONS Special permits or information on such permits are available The sum, of tire capacities for each axle shall not exceed
The regulation stipulates specific provisions with from service centres of the Société de l’assurance automobile 10 kg/mm of tire width. This tire width provision does not
regard to the afore-mentioned maximum dimensions. du Québec commissioned to deliver these permits. apply to front (steering) axle classes.
• The dimensions prescribed for trailers and semitrailers
do not include auxiliary heating or refrigeration
equipments nor any aerodynamic accessories designed
to decrease wind resistance, providing they do not
increase the load carrying capacity of the road vehicle.
This applies also to distances between the front of the
second vehicle and the rearmost part of the third
vehicle where double A, B or C trains are concerned.

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CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW

PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD

B.1 Front single axle 9 000 kg 9 000 kg B.33.1 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
group of axles d
3.7 m < d < 4.2 m
B.2 Front tandem axle 16 000 kg 16 000 kg B.34 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg4 15 500 kg4
group of axles d
4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.3 Front multiple axle 15 000 kg 15 000 kg B.35 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg4 or 5 15 500 kg4 or 5
group of axles d
d ≥ 4.8 m

B.10 Single axle 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.36 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
a tandem axle d
tandem 3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m
B.20 Two axles or more 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.37 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg6 15 500 kg6
d a tandem axle d
d < 1.2 m 3,6 m ≤ d < 4,2 m
B.21 Tandem axle 18 000 kg 1 15 500 kg B.38 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg7 15 500 kg7
d a tandem axle d
d ≥ 1.2 m 4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.25 Two single axles 13 500 kg 11 000 kg B.39 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg4 15 500 kg4
d a tandem axle d
1.2 m ≤ d < 2.4 m d ≥ 4.8 m

B.26 Single axle and donkey axle 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.40 Four axles or more 23 000 kg 20 000 kg
ou plus d
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.6 m

B.30 Three axles or more 18 000 kg 15 500 kg B.41 Four axles 26 000 kg 22 000 kg
d d
1.2 m ≤ d < 2.4 m 3.6 m ≤ d < 4.2 m

B.31 Triple axle or equivalent 21 000 kg2 18 000 kg2 B.42 Four axles 26 000 kg 22 000 kg
group of axles d d
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.0 m 4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.32 Triple axle or equivalent 24 000 kg2 21 000 kg2 et 3 B.43 Four axles 28 000 kg 24 000 kg
group of axles d d
3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m d ≥ 4.8 m
B.33 Triple axle or equivalent 26 000 kg2 22 000 kg2 B.44 Single axle in front of 32 000 kg8 27 500 kg8 and 9
group of axles d a triple axle* b c
3.6 m ≤ d ≤ 3.7 m b ≥ 2.4 m 3.0 m ≤ c < 3.6 m

1 Until December 31, 2001, this load limit is increased to 20 000 kg for the axles of a 2 This limit is reduced by 1 000 kg for an axle equivalent to a triple axle. 4 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased to 26 000 km under normal weather 7 Until December 31, 2009 this limit is increased to 24 000 kg under normal weather
single-unit road vehicle used for snow and ice removal on public roads, for the axles of 3 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased by 1 000 kg. conditions and to 22 000 kg during spring thaw periods for axles on a road vehicle conditions and to 21 000 kg during thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled
backloading refuse-compacting trucks and for the axles of a single-unit road vehicle assembled before November 1, 1998. before November 1, 1998.
with a non-detachable dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, stone, sodium 5 Until December 31, 2009, for a “tanker” type semitrailer carrying liquid, and until 8 A suspension designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kg, the mass that can be
chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt. December 31, 2004 for other “tanker” type semitrailers and dump non amovible body measured under the wheels of each axle is required for vehicles assembled after the
vehicles, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg under normal weather conditions and to month of October 1998. From January 1, 2003, single axles will need to be replaced
24 500 kg during spring thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled before by self-steering axles. Vehicles assembled before the year 2003 are required to be
November 1, 1998. equipped with a self-steering axle effective January 1, 2015.
6 Until December 31, 2009 this limit is increased to 22 000 kg under normal weather 9 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg.
conditions and to 19 000 kg during thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled
12 before November 1, 1998. 13
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CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW

PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD

B.1 Front single axle 9 000 kg 9 000 kg B.33.1 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
group of axles d
3.7 m < d < 4.2 m
B.2 Front tandem axle 16 000 kg 16 000 kg B.34 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg4 15 500 kg4
group of axles d
4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.3 Front multiple axle 15 000 kg 15 000 kg B.35 Triple axle or equivalent 18 000 kg4 or 5 15 500 kg4 or 5
group of axles d
d ≥ 4.8 m

B.10 Single axle 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.36 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
a tandem axle d
tandem 3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m
B.20 Two axles or more 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.37 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg6 15 500 kg6
d a tandem axle d
d < 1.2 m 3,6 m ≤ d < 4,2 m
B.21 Tandem axle 18 000 kg 1 15 500 kg B.38 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg7 15 500 kg7
d a tandem axle d
d ≥ 1.2 m 4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.25 Two single axles 13 500 kg 11 000 kg B.39 Single axle in front of 18 000 kg4 15 500 kg4
d a tandem axle d
1.2 m ≤ d < 2.4 m d ≥ 4.8 m

B.26 Single axle and donkey axle 10 000 kg 8 000 kg B.40 Four axles or more 23 000 kg 20 000 kg
ou plus d
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.6 m

B.30 Three axles or more 18 000 kg 15 500 kg B.41 Four axles 26 000 kg 22 000 kg
d d
1.2 m ≤ d < 2.4 m 3.6 m ≤ d < 4.2 m

B.31 Triple axle or equivalent 21 000 kg2 18 000 kg2 B.42 Four axles 26 000 kg 22 000 kg
group of axles d d
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.0 m 4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m
B.32 Triple axle or equivalent 24 000 kg2 21 000 kg2 et 3 B.43 Four axles 28 000 kg 24 000 kg
group of axles d d
3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m d ≥ 4.8 m
B.33 Triple axle or equivalent 26 000 kg2 22 000 kg2 B.44 Single axle in front of 32 000 kg8 27 500 kg8 and 9
group of axles d a triple axle* b c
3.6 m ≤ d ≤ 3.7 m b ≥ 2.4 m 3.0 m ≤ c < 3.6 m

1 Until December 31, 2001, this load limit is increased to 20 000 kg for the axles of a 2 This limit is reduced by 1 000 kg for an axle equivalent to a triple axle. 4 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased to 26 000 km under normal weather 7 Until December 31, 2009 this limit is increased to 24 000 kg under normal weather
single-unit road vehicle used for snow and ice removal on public roads, for the axles of 3 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased by 1 000 kg. conditions and to 22 000 kg during spring thaw periods for axles on a road vehicle conditions and to 21 000 kg during thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled
backloading refuse-compacting trucks and for the axles of a single-unit road vehicle assembled before November 1, 1998. before November 1, 1998.
with a non-detachable dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, stone, sodium 5 Until December 31, 2009, for a “tanker” type semitrailer carrying liquid, and until 8 A suspension designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kg, the mass that can be
chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt. December 31, 2004 for other “tanker” type semitrailers and dump non amovible body measured under the wheels of each axle is required for vehicles assembled after the
vehicles, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg under normal weather conditions and to month of October 1998. From January 1, 2003, single axles will need to be replaced
24 500 kg during spring thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled before by self-steering axles. Vehicles assembled before the year 2003 are required to be
November 1, 1998. equipped with a self-steering axle effective January 1, 2015.
6 Until December 31, 2009 this limit is increased to 22 000 kg under normal weather 9 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg.
conditions and to 19 000 kg during thaw periods for axles of road vehicles assembled
12 before November 1, 1998. 13
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CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW Until December 31, 2001, this gross vehicle weight limit 2. The gross weight limit of the vehicle or combination
PERIOD PERIOD calculation method will not apply to the following vehicles of vehicle class (table 2).
from a model year prior to 1992: This limit is given in table 2 for each vehicle or combination
B.45 Single axle in front of 32 000 kg8 27 500 kg8 and 9
a triple axle • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable of vehicle class. When the measured distance “a”, “d” or “f”
b c
dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, of a vehicle or combination of vehicles is shorter than the
b ≥ 2.4 m 3.6 m ≤ c ≤ 3.7 m
stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt; designated distance for their class, a reduction of their gross
B.50 Single axle and tandem axle 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
weight limit must be applied. The table below shows weight
d • A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and
reductions applicable to these categories.
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.0 m • A single-unit road vehicle used for public road
B.51 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg maintenance.
tandem axle d The gross vehicle weight limits applicable to these vehicles
3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m SPACING DESIGNATED GROSS
is addressed in section 7. This method, however, applies to
B.52 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg “A”, “D” OR “F” COMBINATION
these vehicles when they have been modified after October LIMIT REDUCTION
tandem axle DIFF. *= SP. DESIGNATED - SP. OBSERVED
d 1, 1991, in order to increase their axle capacity. WEIGHT
3.6 m ≤ d < 4.2 m

B.53 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg FIGURING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 0 m < difference < 0.5 m 0 kg
tandem axle d
4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m A. NORMAL PERIOD: 0.5 m ≤ difference < 1.0 m 1 000 kg
B.54 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg 1.0 m ≤ difference < 1.5 m 2 000 kg
The maximum gross vehicle weight of a road vehicle or com-
tandem axle d
bination of vehicles is the lowest of the two following values: 1.5 m ≤ difference < 2.0 m 3 000 kg
d ≥ 4.8 m
• The sum of the authorized maximum loads for each 2.0 m ≤ differencet < 2.5 m 4 000 kg
B.55 Two or more single axles 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
d
of the axle classes; 2.5 m ≤ difference < 3.0 m 5 000 kg
d ≥ 2.4 m • The gross weight limit stipulated in the regulation.
* Difference means the difference between spacing designated “a”, “d” or “f” and the
B.56 Two single axles 17 000 kg 16 000 kg
1. The sum of the authorized maximum loads for spacing actually observed on a vehicle or vehicle combination for which the authorized
(C train double) d gross combination weight is being calculated.
each of the axle classes of vehicle or a combination
d < 3.0 m
of vehicles;
B.57 Tandem axle and one 23 000 kg 23 000 kg
single axle
To find out the maximum loads authorized for each class
d
(C train double) d < 3.0 m
of axles of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles refer to
section 5 of this guide. To calculate this sum, the maximum
load of the front (steering) axle class of the vehicle or
Load limits during spring thaw periods do not apply to tow trucks used for towing damaged, combination of vehicles must not exceed the following loads:
stalled, seized or abandoned vehicles that are empty.
• 5 500 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a tractor;
8 A suspension designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kg, the mass that can be • 7 250 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a vehicle
measured under the wheels of each axle is required for vehicles assembled after the
month of October 1998. From January 1, 2003, single axles will need to be replaced
other than a tractor;
by self-steering axles. Vehicles assembled before the year 2003 are required to be
equipped with a self-steering axle effective January 1, 2015. • 14 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2);
9 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg.
• 13 000 kg for a front multiple axle (B.3).

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CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW Until December 31, 2001, this gross vehicle weight limit 2. The gross weight limit of the vehicle or combination
PERIOD PERIOD calculation method will not apply to the following vehicles of vehicle class (table 2).
from a model year prior to 1992: This limit is given in table 2 for each vehicle or combination
B.45 Single axle in front of 32 000 kg8 27 500 kg8 and 9
a triple axle • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable of vehicle class. When the measured distance “a”, “d” or “f”
b c
dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, of a vehicle or combination of vehicles is shorter than the
b ≥ 2.4 m 3.6 m ≤ c ≤ 3.7 m
stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt; designated distance for their class, a reduction of their gross
B.50 Single axle and tandem axle 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
weight limit must be applied. The table below shows weight
d • A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and
reductions applicable to these categories.
2.4 m ≤ d < 3.0 m • A single-unit road vehicle used for public road
B.51 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg maintenance.
tandem axle d The gross vehicle weight limits applicable to these vehicles
3.0 m ≤ d < 3.6 m SPACING DESIGNATED GROSS
is addressed in section 7. This method, however, applies to
B.52 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg “A”, “D” OR “F” COMBINATION
these vehicles when they have been modified after October LIMIT REDUCTION
tandem axle DIFF. *= SP. DESIGNATED - SP. OBSERVED
d 1, 1991, in order to increase their axle capacity. WEIGHT
3.6 m ≤ d < 4.2 m

B.53 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg FIGURING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 0 m < difference < 0.5 m 0 kg
tandem axle d
4.2 m ≤ d < 4.8 m A. NORMAL PERIOD: 0.5 m ≤ difference < 1.0 m 1 000 kg
B.54 Single axle behind a 18 000 kg 15 500 kg 1.0 m ≤ difference < 1.5 m 2 000 kg
The maximum gross vehicle weight of a road vehicle or com-
tandem axle d
bination of vehicles is the lowest of the two following values: 1.5 m ≤ difference < 2.0 m 3 000 kg
d ≥ 4.8 m
• The sum of the authorized maximum loads for each 2.0 m ≤ differencet < 2.5 m 4 000 kg
B.55 Two or more single axles 18 000 kg 15 500 kg
d
of the axle classes; 2.5 m ≤ difference < 3.0 m 5 000 kg
d ≥ 2.4 m • The gross weight limit stipulated in the regulation.
* Difference means the difference between spacing designated “a”, “d” or “f” and the
B.56 Two single axles 17 000 kg 16 000 kg
1. The sum of the authorized maximum loads for spacing actually observed on a vehicle or vehicle combination for which the authorized
(C train double) d gross combination weight is being calculated.
each of the axle classes of vehicle or a combination
d < 3.0 m
of vehicles;
B.57 Tandem axle and one 23 000 kg 23 000 kg
single axle
To find out the maximum loads authorized for each class
d
(C train double) d < 3.0 m
of axles of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles refer to
section 5 of this guide. To calculate this sum, the maximum
load of the front (steering) axle class of the vehicle or
Load limits during spring thaw periods do not apply to tow trucks used for towing damaged, combination of vehicles must not exceed the following loads:
stalled, seized or abandoned vehicles that are empty.
• 5 500 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a tractor;
8 A suspension designed to distribute evenly, within 1 000 kg, the mass that can be • 7 250 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a vehicle
measured under the wheels of each axle is required for vehicles assembled after the
month of October 1998. From January 1, 2003, single axles will need to be replaced
other than a tractor;
by self-steering axles. Vehicles assembled before the year 2003 are required to be
equipped with a self-steering axle effective January 1, 2015. • 14 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2);
9 Until December 31, 2000, this limit is increased to 30 000 kg.
• 13 000 kg for a front multiple axle (B.3).

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TABLE 2
B. THAW PERIOD: CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED
WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
The maximum gross vehicle weight of a road vehicle or
SINGLE-UNIT VEHICLE
combination of vehicles is the lowest of the three following
values: A.1 17 250 kg -

1. The sum of the authorized maximum loads for

each of the axle classes of vehicle or a combination
of vehicles; A.2 25 250 kg1 -

To calculate this sum, the maximum load of the front

(steering) axle class of the vehicle or combination of vehicles A.3 32 000 kg1 a ≥ 3.0 m
must not exceed the following loads:
• 5 500 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a tractor;
• 7 250 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a vehicle A.4 31 000 kg1 a < 3.0 m*
a
other than a tractor;
• 14 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2);
A.9 Single-unit vehicle not provided 23 500 kg -
• 13 000 kg for a front multiple axle (B.3).
2. Gross vehicle weight limit authorized in
normal period; TRACTOR WITH SEMITRAILER AND TRUCK WITH TRAILER

A.10 25 500 kg -
3. 59 000 kg.

A.11 35 500 kg -
The gross weight of a combination of vehicles is limited to
41 500 kg when it is equipped with a self-steering axle
not located in front of a group of 3 or 4 axles under a
semitrailer nor in front of a group of 3 axles under a trailer.

A.12 41 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m2

A.13 40 500 kg a < 4.0 m*2

a a

A.19 Combination of vehicles not provided for in regulation 41 500 kg -

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 2 Until December 31, 2009, this distance is 3 metres for trailers and semitrailers
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on assembled before November 1, 1998.
page 15.
1 Until December 31, 2001, this limit is increased by 2 000 kg for road vehicles assigned
to snow removal or de-icing operations on public roads, rear-loading trash compactors
and road vehicles with a non-detachable dumping mechanism carrying sand, soil,
gravel, stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or asphalt.

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TABLE 2
B. THAW PERIOD: CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED
WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
The maximum gross vehicle weight of a road vehicle or
SINGLE-UNIT VEHICLE
combination of vehicles is the lowest of the three following
values: A.1 17 250 kg -

1. The sum of the authorized maximum loads for

each of the axle classes of vehicle or a combination
of vehicles; A.2 25 250 kg1 -

To calculate this sum, the maximum load of the front

(steering) axle class of the vehicle or combination of vehicles A.3 32 000 kg1 a ≥ 3.0 m
must not exceed the following loads:
• 5 500 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a tractor;
• 7 250 kg for the front single axle (B.1) of a vehicle A.4 31 000 kg1 a < 3.0 m*
a
other than a tractor;
• 14 000 kg for a front tandem axle (B.2);
A.9 Single-unit vehicle not provided 23 500 kg -
• 13 000 kg for a front multiple axle (B.3).
2. Gross vehicle weight limit authorized in
normal period; TRACTOR WITH SEMITRAILER AND TRUCK WITH TRAILER

A.10 25 500 kg -
3. 59 000 kg.

A.11 35 500 kg -
The gross weight of a combination of vehicles is limited to
41 500 kg when it is equipped with a self-steering axle
not located in front of a group of 3 or 4 axles under a
semitrailer nor in front of a group of 3 axles under a trailer.

A.12 41 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m2

A.13 40 500 kg a < 4.0 m*2

a a

A.19 Combination of vehicles not provided for in regulation 41 500 kg -

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 2 Until December 31, 2009, this distance is 3 metres for trailers and semitrailers
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on assembled before November 1, 1998.
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1 Until December 31, 2001, this limit is increased by 2 000 kg for road vehicles assigned
to snow removal or de-icing operations on public roads, rear-loading trash compactors
and road vehicles with a non-detachable dumping mechanism carrying sand, soil,
gravel, stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or asphalt.

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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
TRUCK WITH TRAILER TRUCK WITH TRAILER

A.20 43 500 kg d ≥ 8.0 m A.34 53 500 kg d ≥ 16.5 m

A.21 42 500 kg d < 8.0 m* A.35 52 500 kg d < 16.5 m*

d d d

TRACTOR
A.22 51 500 kg d ≥ 12.0 m SEMITRAILER

A.40 44 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m

A.23 50 500 kg d < 12.0 m*

d A.41 43 500 kg a < 4.0 m*
a
B.31
A.24 49 500 kg d ≥ 9.5 m
A.42 47 500 kg a ≥ 4.5 m

A.25 48 500 kg d < 9.5 m*

d A.43 46 500 kg a < 4.5 m*
a B.32
A.26 55 500 kg d ≥ 14.0 m
A.44 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m3

A.27 54 500 kg d < 14.0 m*

d A.45 48 500 kg a < 5.5 m*3
a
B.33 or B.33.1
A.30 50 000 kg d ≥ 15.0 m
A.46 41 500 kg4 a ≥ 5.0 m

A.31 49 000 kg d < 15.0 m*

d d A.47 40 500 kg4 a < 5.0 m*
a
B.34
A.32 53 500 kg d ≥ 16.5 m
A.48 41 500 kg4 or 5 a ≥ 5.0 m

A.33 52 500 kg d < 16.5 m*

d d A.49 40 500 kg4 or 5 a < 5.0 m*
a B.35

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
page 15. * The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 5 Until December 31, 2009, for a “tanker” type semitrailer carrying liquid, and until
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on December 31, 2004 for other “tanker” type and dump body semitrailers, this limit is
page 15. increased by 8 000 kg for such semitrailers assembled before November 1, 1998.
3 Until December 31, 2009, this distance is 4.0 metres for semitrailers assembled before
November 1, 1998.
4 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 8 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
TRUCK WITH TRAILER TRUCK WITH TRAILER

A.20 43 500 kg d ≥ 8.0 m A.34 53 500 kg d ≥ 16.5 m

A.21 42 500 kg d < 8.0 m* A.35 52 500 kg d < 16.5 m*

d d d

TRACTOR
A.22 51 500 kg d ≥ 12.0 m SEMITRAILER

A.40 44 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m

A.23 50 500 kg d < 12.0 m*

d A.41 43 500 kg a < 4.0 m*
a
B.31
A.24 49 500 kg d ≥ 9.5 m
A.42 47 500 kg a ≥ 4.5 m

A.25 48 500 kg d < 9.5 m*

d A.43 46 500 kg a < 4.5 m*
a B.32
A.26 55 500 kg d ≥ 14.0 m
A.44 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m3

A.27 54 500 kg d < 14.0 m*

d A.45 48 500 kg a < 5.5 m*3
a
B.33 or B.33.1
A.30 50 000 kg d ≥ 15.0 m
A.46 41 500 kg4 a ≥ 5.0 m

A.31 49 000 kg d < 15.0 m*

d d A.47 40 500 kg4 a < 5.0 m*
a
B.34
A.32 53 500 kg d ≥ 16.5 m
A.48 41 500 kg4 or 5 a ≥ 5.0 m

A.33 52 500 kg d < 16.5 m*

d d A.49 40 500 kg4 or 5 a < 5.0 m*
a B.35

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
page 15. * The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 5 Until December 31, 2009, for a “tanker” type semitrailer carrying liquid, and until
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on December 31, 2004 for other “tanker” type and dump body semitrailers, this limit is
page 15. increased by 8 000 kg for such semitrailers assembled before November 1, 1998.
3 Until December 31, 2009, this distance is 4.0 metres for semitrailers assembled before
November 1, 1998.
4 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 8 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
18 before November 1, 1998. 19
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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
TRACTOR SEMITRAILER TRACTOR SEMITRAILER

A.50 41 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m A.64 51 500 kg a ≥ 5.0 m

A.51 40 500 kg a < 4.0 m* A.65 50 500 kg a < 5.0 m*

a a
B.36 B.43

A.52 41 500 kg6 a ≥ 4.0 m A.66 55 500 kg a ≥ 6.0 m

A.53 40 500 kg6 a < 4.0 m* A.67 54 500 kg a < 6.0 m*

a a
B.37 B.44

A.54 41 500 kg7 a ≥ 5.0 m A.68 55 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m

A.55 40 500 kg7 a < 5.0 m* A.69 54 500 kg a < 5.5 m*

a a B.45
B.38

A C
A.56 41 500 kg8 a ≥ 4.0 m OR TRAIN DOUBLE

A.70 45 500 kg d ≥ 10.0 m

A.57 40 500 kg8 a < 4.0 m*

a A.71 44 500 kg d < 10.0 m*
B.39 d

A.60 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m

A.72 53 500 kg d ≥ 13.5 m

A.61 48 500 kg a < 5.5 m*

a
B.41 A.73 d
52 500 kg d < 13.5 m*

A.62 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.0 m

A.74 53 500 kg d ≥ 14.0 m

A.63 48 500 kg a < 5.0 m*

a B.42 A.75 52 500 kg d < 14.0 m*
d

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
page 15. * The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
6 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 4 000 kg for semitrailers assembled 0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
before November 1, 1998. page 15.
7 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 6 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
before November 1, 1998.
8 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 8 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
20 before November 1, 1998. 21
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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
TRACTOR SEMITRAILER TRACTOR SEMITRAILER

A.50 41 500 kg a ≥ 4.0 m A.64 51 500 kg a ≥ 5.0 m

A.51 40 500 kg a < 4.0 m* A.65 50 500 kg a < 5.0 m*

a a
B.36 B.43

A.52 41 500 kg6 a ≥ 4.0 m A.66 55 500 kg a ≥ 6.0 m

A.53 40 500 kg6 a < 4.0 m* A.67 54 500 kg a < 6.0 m*

a a
B.37 B.44

A.54 41 500 kg7 a ≥ 5.0 m A.68 55 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m

A.55 40 500 kg7 a < 5.0 m* A.69 54 500 kg a < 5.5 m*

a a B.45
B.38

A C
A.56 41 500 kg8 a ≥ 4.0 m OR TRAIN DOUBLE

A.70 45 500 kg d ≥ 10.0 m

A.57 40 500 kg8 a < 4.0 m*

a A.71 44 500 kg d < 10.0 m*
B.39 d

A.60 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.5 m

A.72 53 500 kg d ≥ 13.5 m

A.61 48 500 kg a < 5.5 m*

a
B.41 A.73 d
52 500 kg d < 13.5 m*

A.62 49 500 kg a ≥ 5.0 m

A.74 53 500 kg d ≥ 14.0 m

A.63 48 500 kg a < 5.0 m*

a B.42 A.75 52 500 kg d < 14.0 m*
d

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
page 15. * The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
6 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 4 000 kg for semitrailers assembled 0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on
before November 1, 1998. page 15.
7 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 6 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
before November 1, 1998.
8 Until December 31, 2009, this limit is increased by 8 000 kg for semitrailers assembled
20 before November 1, 1998. 21
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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
A OR C TRAIN DOUBLE C TRAIN DOUBLE#

A.76 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m A.86 c c

55 500 kg -

a d e a d d b d e a
B.57 if e < 3.0 m B.57 if e < 3.0 m
A.77 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
c

d a e a d
B.56 if e < 3.0 m
A.78 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
a ≥ 3.0 m b ≥ 5.0 m c ≤ 1.8 m 9 d ≤ 1.85 m
A.87 c 58 500 kg -
A.79 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m* d b d e a d
B.57 if e < 3.0 m
a ≥ 3.0 m b ≥ 5.0 m c ≤ 1.8 m 9 d ≤ 1.85 m
B TRAIN DOUBLE
A.80 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
A.90 10 59 000 kg11 f ≥ 16.5 m

a d b d a a d b e b
A.81 52 500 kg d < 15.5 m* f f
d A.9110 58 000 kg11 f < 16.5 m*

a c a d b
A.82 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m f

a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 5.0 m d ≥ 5.5 m e ≥ 6.0 m

A.92 12
59 000 kg f ≥ 16.5 m
A.83 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
a d b c b a d b d b
f f
A.93 12 58 000 kg f < 16.5 m*
A.84 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
a d b c b a d b d b
f f
a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 4.0 m d ≥ 5.0 m
A.85 d 52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
A.94 13
58 000 kg f ≥ 16.5 m

a d b c b a d b d b
f f
* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on A.95 13
57 000 kg f < 16.5 m*
page 15.

a d b d b
f

a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 4.0 m d ≥ 5.0 m

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 10 The semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped only
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on with a tandem axle or a triple axle.
page 15. 11 This limit is extended to 62 500 kg on autoroutes and Highway 185; on other roads, a
# These combinations of vehicles are formed of a tractor, a semitrailer and a trailer special permit must be obtained and special requirements apply (see Info-camionnage).
equipped with a C-dolly meeting the requirements of section 903 of the Motor Vehicle 12 The semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped only
Safety Regulations. The wheel-base of each semitrailer is at least 6.25 metres and the with a tandem axle or a triple axle, or one of them may be equipped with an axle that
heaviest semitrailer must be at the front. is the equivalent of a triple axle.
9 Distance “c” corresponds to the distance between the centre of the single axle or front 13 One of the semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped
22 tandem axle of the semitrailer and the centre of the pintle hooks. with a group of three axles composed of a single axle and a tandem axle. 23
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CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED

WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE
A OR C TRAIN DOUBLE C TRAIN DOUBLE#

A.76 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m A.86 c c

55 500 kg -

a d e a d d b d e a
B.57 if e < 3.0 m B.57 if e < 3.0 m
A.77 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
c

d a e a d
B.56 if e < 3.0 m
A.78 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
a ≥ 3.0 m b ≥ 5.0 m c ≤ 1.8 m 9 d ≤ 1.85 m
A.87 c 58 500 kg -
A.79 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m* d b d e a d
B.57 if e < 3.0 m
a ≥ 3.0 m b ≥ 5.0 m c ≤ 1.8 m 9 d ≤ 1.85 m
B TRAIN DOUBLE
A.80 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
A.90 10 59 000 kg11 f ≥ 16.5 m

a d b d a a d b e b
A.81 52 500 kg d < 15.5 m* f f
d A.9110 58 000 kg11 f < 16.5 m*

a c a d b
A.82 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m f

a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 5.0 m d ≥ 5.5 m e ≥ 6.0 m

A.92 12
59 000 kg f ≥ 16.5 m
A.83 d
52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
a d b c b a d b d b
f f
A.93 12 58 000 kg f < 16.5 m*
A.84 53 500 kg d ≥ 15.5 m
a d b c b a d b d b
f f
a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 4.0 m d ≥ 5.0 m
A.85 d 52 500 kg d < 15.5 m*
A.94 13
58 000 kg f ≥ 16.5 m

a d b c b a d b d b
f f
* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on A.95 13
57 000 kg f < 16.5 m*
page 15.

a d b d b
f

a ≤ 1.85 m b ≤ 3.1 m c ≥ 4.0 m d ≥ 5.0 m

* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each 10 The semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped only
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on with a tandem axle or a triple axle.
page 15. 11 This limit is extended to 62 500 kg on autoroutes and Highway 185; on other roads, a
# These combinations of vehicles are formed of a tractor, a semitrailer and a trailer special permit must be obtained and special requirements apply (see Info-camionnage).
equipped with a C-dolly meeting the requirements of section 903 of the Motor Vehicle 12 The semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped only
Safety Regulations. The wheel-base of each semitrailer is at least 6.25 metres and the with a tandem axle or a triple axle, or one of them may be equipped with an axle that
heaviest semitrailer must be at the front. is the equivalent of a triple axle.
9 Distance “c” corresponds to the distance between the centre of the single axle or front 13 One of the semitrailers of a combination of vehicles in this category must be equipped
22 tandem axle of the semitrailer and the centre of the pintle hooks. with a group of three axles composed of a single axle and a tandem axle. 23
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7 S P E C I A L C A S E S
CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED The gross vehicle weight limit calculation method applies, GROSS WEIGHT FIGURING METHOD
WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE until December 31, 2001, only to the following vehicles from The maximum gross vehicle weight of these road vehicles
B TRAIN DOUBLE a model year prior to 1992: is the lowest of the two following values
A.96 53 000 kg f ≥ 16.0 m • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable
1. The sum of the vehicle’s front and rear
dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, maximum axle loads;
f f stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt;
The front axle maximum load is the lowest of the three
• A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and
following values :
f f
• A single-unit road vehicle used for public road
maintenance. • The sum of all front axle tire capacities;
This method does not apply to such vehicles which have been • Front axle load capacity indicated by the vehicle
modified after October 1, 1991, in order to increase their manufacturer or by the person who modified the
A.97 f f 52 000 kg f < 16.0 m* vehicle before October 1, 1991 with the approval of
axle capacity. For those vehicles, the gross weight is estab-
lished by the calculation method outlined in section 5. Those the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec;
f f modified vehicles must comply with the maximum axle loads • 7 250 kg for a front single axle (B.1), 14 000 kg for
established by the calculation method in section 5. a front tandem axle (B.2) or 13 000 kg for a multiple
front axle (B.3).
f f The rear axle maximum load is the lowest of the two
following values:
• The sum of all rear axle group tire capacities;
f f
• 10 000 kg for a single axle (B.10) or for axles of the
B.26 class, 18 000 kg for a tandem axle (B.21) or 13
* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on 500 kg for axles of the B.25 class.
page 15.
Until December 31, 2001, rear tandem axle weight limit is
extended to 20 000 kg.

2. The gross weight limit of the vehicle class.

This limit is given in table 3 for each vehicle class depending
on the period of the year.
When the axle load capacity cannot be estabished, the gross
weight limits are reduced to:
• 15 500 kg for a class A.1 vehicle;
• 23 500 kg for a class A.2;
• 29 000 kg for a class A.3 or A.4.

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7 S P E C I A L C A S E S
CLASS DESCRIPTION GROSS DESIGNATED The gross vehicle weight limit calculation method applies, GROSS WEIGHT FIGURING METHOD
WEIGHT LIMIT DISTANCE until December 31, 2001, only to the following vehicles from The maximum gross vehicle weight of these road vehicles
B TRAIN DOUBLE a model year prior to 1992: is the lowest of the two following values
A.96 53 000 kg f ≥ 16.0 m • A single-unit road vehicle with a non-detachable
1. The sum of the vehicle’s front and rear
dumping mechanism carrying sand, earth, gravel, maximum axle loads;
f f stone, sodium chloride, snow, ice or hot-mix asphalt;
The front axle maximum load is the lowest of the three
• A backloading refuse-compacting truck; and
following values :
f f
• A single-unit road vehicle used for public road
maintenance. • The sum of all front axle tire capacities;
This method does not apply to such vehicles which have been • Front axle load capacity indicated by the vehicle
modified after October 1, 1991, in order to increase their manufacturer or by the person who modified the
A.97 f f 52 000 kg f < 16.0 m* vehicle before October 1, 1991 with the approval of
axle capacity. For those vehicles, the gross weight is estab-
lished by the calculation method outlined in section 5. Those the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec;
f f modified vehicles must comply with the maximum axle loads • 7 250 kg for a front single axle (B.1), 14 000 kg for
established by the calculation method in section 5. a front tandem axle (B.2) or 13 000 kg for a multiple
front axle (B.3).
f f The rear axle maximum load is the lowest of the two
following values:
• The sum of all rear axle group tire capacities;
f f
• 10 000 kg for a single axle (B.10) or for axles of the
B.26 class, 18 000 kg for a tandem axle (B.21) or 13
* The gross combination weight limit in this category is reduced by 1 000 kg for each
0.5 m under the minimum designated distance or see figures included in table on 500 kg for axles of the B.25 class.
page 15.
Until December 31, 2001, rear tandem axle weight limit is
extended to 20 000 kg.

2. The gross weight limit of the vehicle class.

This limit is given in table 3 for each vehicle class depending
on the period of the year.
When the axle load capacity cannot be estabished, the gross
weight limits are reduced to:
• 15 500 kg for a class A.1 vehicle;
• 23 500 kg for a class A.2;
• 29 000 kg for a class A.3 or A.4.

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G R O S S N O T E S
TABLE 3

CLASS DESCRIPTION NORMAL THAW

PERIOD PERIOD

A.1 17 250 kg 15 250 kg

A.2 25 250 kg1 22 750 kg

A.3 or 32 000 kg 1and 2 29 500 kg2

A.4

1 Until December 31, 2001 this limit is increased by 2 000 kg.

2 This limit is reduced by 1 000 kg for a vehicle equipped with front multiple axle
(B.3 class).

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