Canada: Labour Day Oversize Travel Restrictions

August 28, 2024

Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Canada that occurs on the first Monday in September. This year’s holiday, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, will include some oversize load restrictions in various provinces and territories.

Alberta

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3 PM on 8/30 and all day 9/1 and 9/2. Normal restrictions apply to 8/31.

British Columbia

No travel allowed if over 31.0m long or 3.80m wide after 3:30 PM on 8/30 – 9/2 based on size. Refer to the attached restrictions in your permit quoting your specific dimensions and area of travel for specific restrictions on your load.

Saskatchewan

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide, 42m long or 9m rear effective overhang after 3 PM on 8/30, after noon on 9/1 and after noon on 9/2. Regular restriction times apply to travel on 8/31.

Manitoba

If over 3.40m wide on 2-lane highways, 3.70m wide on 4-lane highways or over 26m long, no travel after 4 PM on 8/30 and no travel 9/2.

Ontario

Under annual dimension: no travel allowed after noon on 9/1. Over annual dimension: no travel allowed after noon on 8/30 & no travel allowed on 9/2.

Quebec

No oversize load travel allowed on 9/1 and 9/1.

New Brunswick

No travel after 3 PM on 8/30 and after noon on 8/31, 9/1 & 9/2 if over 3.65m wide and/or 30m long. Refer to permits for specific restrictions regarding your load.

Newfoundland

No travel allowed if over 3.65m wide after 3 PM on 8/30 until sunrise on 9/3, unless otherwise stated on permit.

NWT and YUKON

No special travel restrictions

Nova Scotia

9/1 & 9/2: no travel allowed after noon unless otherwise stated on your permit.

Price Edward Island

No special travel restrictions, daylight travel only.

**Always double check your permits**

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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