Hours of Business
British Columbia
British Columbia
Ministry of Solicitor General
Motor Carrier Division
Victoria, British Columbia, V8T5A3
PHONE: (800) 559-9688
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Pacific time)
Escorts
When escorts are needed | # of escorts |
Length: over 90’2” (27.5m) | 1 Rear |
Length: over 90’2” (27.5m) + width over 12’6” (3.81m) | 2 (Front and Rear) |
Length: over 101’8” (31m) to 118’1” (36m) | 1 Rear and 1 Front (for night travel) |
Length: over 118’2” (36m) to 131’3” (40m) | 1 Rear and 1 Front (day and night) |
Width: over 10’6 (3.2m) | 1 Front for night travel |
Width: over 11’5” (3.5m) to 14’5” (4.4m) | 1 Front |
Width: at 12’6 (3.81m) to 14’5” (4.4m) | 1 Front and 1 Rear (for night travel) |
Width: over 14’5 (4.4m) to 16’4” (5m) | 3 escorts on single lane roads, 2 escorts on multi-lane roads. |
Height: | Permit office will give conditions for over height |
Consult your permit to determine when escorts are needed.
SUPER LOADS
The following dimensions make up a super load: 14'5" (4.4m) wide, 15' (4.57m) high, 101' (30.79m) long, and 140,800 lbs. gross weight.
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by province in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.