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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — British Columbia
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for British Columbia.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 14.1ft (169in)
- Length
- 59ft
- Gross Weight
- 139,994 lbs
- Single Axle
- 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 14ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14.1ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. BC-certified escort required. CVSE authorization required for oversize.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Night travel restricted. Sunday travel PROHIBITED. Mountain passes (Coquihalla, Rogers Pass) have seasonal restrictions and chain-up requirements. Sea-to-Sky Highway (99) very restricted. Spring weight restrictions seasonally.
Holiday blackouts: Canada Day, BC Day (Aug), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas, New Year's Day.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 16.4ft
- Length over
- 150ft
- Weight over
- 200,000 lbs
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/permits/permits.htm
- Phone
- 1-250-952-0577
Metric: legal height 4.3m, length 20m. Mountain passes require careful timing. Sea-to-Sky (Hwy 99) very restricted.
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