Canadian Labour Day Oversize Restrictions

August 11, 2025

Canadian Labour Day is right around the corner on Monday, Sept. 1, and it’s crucial to stay informed about oversize load restrictions.

Alberta

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3:00pm on 08/29 and all day 08/31 and 09/01. Normal restrictions apply to Saturday, August 30 during daylight travel.

British Columbia

No travel allowed if over 31.0m long or 3.80m wide after 3:30 pm on 08/29 – 09/01 based on size.

Saskatchewan

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide, 42m long, or 9m rear effective overhang after 3:00pm on 08/29, after noon on 08/31, and after noon on 09/01 regular restrictions times apply to Saturday travel 08/30.

Manitoba

8/31 & 9/01 If over 3.40m wide on 2‐lane Hwys, 3.70m wide on 4‐lane Hwys, or over 26m long, no travel after 4:00 pm on 08/29 and no travel 09/01.

Ontario

Under annual dimension: No travel allowed after Noon on 09/01. Over annual dimension: No travel allowed after noon on 08/29 & no travel allowed on 9/01.

Quebec

No travel allowed on 08/31 and 09/01.

New Brunskwick

No travel after 3:00pm on 08/29 & after noon on 08/30, 8/31 & 09/01 If over 3.65m wide and/or 30m long.

Newfoundland

No travel allowed if over 3.65m wide after 3:00pm on 08/29 until sunrise the 09/02, unless otherwise stated on permit.

NWT and the YUKON

No travel restrictions.

NOVA SCOTIA

08/31 & 09/01 no travel allowed after noon unless otherwise stated on your permit.

Prince Edward Island

No special travel restrictions. Daylight travel only.

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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