Nova Scotia

Escorts

When escorts are needed	# of escorts
- Length: Over 90’2” (27.5m)	1 Rear on single lane roads
- Length: Over 98’5” (30m)	1 Rear on all routes
- Width: Over 12‘(3.66m) up to 16’4” (5m)	1 Front on single lane roads, 1 Rear on multi-lane roads
- Width: 16’ 4”(5m) to 18’ (5.5m)	1 Front and 1 Rear on single lane roads, 1 Rear on multi-lane roads (daytime travel)
- Width: 10’ (3.05m) to 12’ (3.66m)	1 Front on single lane roads, 1 Rear on multi-lane roads (night travel);
- Width: Over 12’ (3.66m) to 18' (5.5m)bsp;	1 Front and 1 Rear
- Height:	No escorts required for height.

Consult your permit to determine when escorts are needed.

SUPER LOADS

Loads exceeding 18’ (5.5m) wide, 98 ‘5” (30m) long and 16’ (4.88m) high.

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.