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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Quebec
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Quebec.
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
- 13.6ft (163in)
- Length
- 53ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 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
- 13.6ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. Quebec-certified escort required. MTQ authorization required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally restricted
Night travel restricted. Sunday travel restricted. Montreal metro extremely restricted. French language permits required.
Holiday blackouts: Canada Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 16.4ft
- Length over
- 130ft
- Weight over
- 200,000 lbs
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://www.transports.gouv.qc.ca/fr/vehicules-lourds/vehicules-charges-dimensions-hors-normes/Pages/obtenir-permis.aspx
- Phone
- 1-514-873-6424
All permits in French. Montreal area extremely complex. Pont-tunnel (tunnels) prohibit many loads. St. Lawrence crossings limited.
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