Overwidth Permits

An overwidth permit is required when the width of the vehicle or load (referred to as the “load” hereafter) exceeds 2.60 metres. The issuance of any permits remains subject to the discretion of the Traffic Authority.

Typically, the load must be non-divisible, that is, two items are not allowed to be loaded side by side to produce a width greater than 2.60 m.

When width exceeds 3.05 m, "D" signs or "Wide Load" signs are required on the front of the truck/truck tractor and at the rear of the load or trailer, which ever is greater. When the width exceeds 4.60 m., the permittee must provide escort vehicles.

It is desirable for the permittee to have the permit in their possession where the load exceeds 4.6m wide because of the complexity of conditions associated with wider moves. Where this is not practical or convenient, the permittee may proceed under the authority of the permit number providing all conditions are clearly understood. If width exceeds 6.0 m, the load must be moved on beams and dollies or an approved alternative method.

The request for a permit of 9.0 m in width or greater must be made at least two business days prior to the move date, to allow sufficient time to analyze all aspects of the move. A Transportation and Government Services representative may be required to accompany the move, and if the width is such that highway signs must be moved, a Departmental crew must also accompany the vehicle to remove and install the signs, at the mover's expense.

Overwidth permits are subject to the travel restrictions described in Appendix A. Overwidth permits may be valid for night travel subject to the following conditions:

1. the width must not exceed 4.45 m, and
2. escort vehicles are required front and rear for loads greater than 3.70 m wide.

Widths exceeding 4.6 m are not normally allowed on the highways during Spring Road Restrictions, due to the fact that they can damage vulnerable shoulders.

Widths in excess of 4.6 m are not valid before 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on PTH's 100 and 101. They are also not valid on any commuter routes or truck routes in or out of the City of Winnipeg during these time periods unless specifically approved.

NOTE:
The information on this web page should be used as a guide only.

Information contained in this website is of a general nature only and should not be considered a legal authority. The reader's interpretation and application of this information shall be the reader's sole responsibility. It is the responsibility of the motor carrier to consult the regulations for the exact requirements before transporting loads

Please contact Permit Services at (204) 945-3961 for your specific permit requirements.

Please refer to Manitoba Regulation 575/88 as amended, from time to time for specific details on legal size weights and dimensions control.

Escort vehicles must be equipped as per Part IX of the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways Regulation (M.R. 575/88)