REGULATION 2001-67
under the
(O.C. 2001-438)
Filed
September 21, 2001
Regulation Outline
Citation.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Definitions.................................................................................................................................................... 2
A train double — train double de type A
Act — Loi
A-dolly — diabolo à simple timon
axle group — groupe d'essieux
axle group mass — masse d'un groupe d'essieux
axle mass — masse d'un essieu
axle spread — écartement des
essieux
B train double — train double de type B
box length — longueur de la caisse
C train double — train double de type C
C-dolly — diabolo à double timon
converter dolly — diabolo
convertisseur
dimension "A" — dimension « A »
drawbar length — longueur du
timon
drive axle — essieu moteur
effective rear overhang — porte-à-faux arrière effectif
fifth wheel assembly — dispositif de sellette d'attelage
fifth wheel offset — décalage
de la sellette d'attelage
front overhang — porte-à-faux avant
full trailer — remorque classique
gross axle mass rating —
masse nominal brute sur l'essieu
gross vehicle mass — masse
brute du véhicule
gross vehicle mass rating —
masse nominale brute du véhicule
hitch — crochet d'attelage
hitch offset — décalage du crochet d'attelage
interaxle spacing — entraxe
intercity bus — autocar
kingpin — pivot d'attelage
kingpin setback — décalage du
pivot d'attelage
length — longueur
lift axle — essieu relevable
load equalization —
équilibrage de la charge
model year — année de modèle
overall height — hauteur hors
tout
overall length — longueur hors
tout
pony trailer — remorque
semi-portée
rear overhang — porte-à-faux
arrière
self-steering axle —
essieu autovireur
single axle — essieu simple
steering axle — essieu
directeur
tandem axle — essieu tandem
tandem equivalent axle — essieu tandem équivalent
tandem steering axle — essieu directeur tandem
tire load rating — capacité nominale d'un pneu
tire width — largeur du pneu
track width — largeur de
roulement
tractor semi-trailer — tracteur
et semi-remorque
triaxle — essieu triple
tridem axle — essieu tridem
tridem equivalent axle — essieu tridem équivalent
truck-full trailer combination
— camion et remorque classique
truck-pony trailer combination — camion et remorque semi-portée
turn centre — centre de virage
turntable — plaque tournante
vehicle identification number —
numéro d'identification du véhicule
warning flag — drapeau d'avertissement
wheelbase — empattement
General dimensions..................................................................................................................................... 3
Width............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Height............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Length........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mass in relation to axles............................................................................................................................. 7
Maximum gross vehicle mass.................................................................................................................... 8
Equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Retroreflective sheeting........................................................................................................................... 10
C train double............................................................................................................................................. 11
Double drawbar or C-dolly....................................................................................................................... 12
Interpretation of Schedule A................................................................................................................... 13
Offences...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Repeal.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Commencement.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Under sections 231, 251.1, 258 and 344 of the Motor Vehicle Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council makes the following Regulation:
Citation
1 This Regulation may be cited as the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Definitions
2 In this Regulation
"A train double" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor, a semi-trailer and either an A-Dolly and a semi-trailer, or a full trailer that is attached to the foremost semi-trailer in a like manner as if an A-Dolly were used; (« train double de type A »)
"Act" means the Motor Vehicle Act; (« Loi »)
"A-dolly" means a converter dolly that is towed from one hitch on the centre line of the towing vehicle; (« diabolo à simple timon »)
"axle group" means a single axle, a tandem axle, a tandem equivalent axle, a tridem axle, a tridem equivalent axle or a triaxle; (« groupe d'essieux »)
"axle group mass" means the total mass transmitted to the road by an axle group; (« masse d'un groupe d'essieux »)
"axle mass" means the mass transmitted to the road by one axle; (« masse d'un essieu »)
"axle spread" means the longitudinal distance between the centres of the extreme axles of an axle group; (« écartement des essieux »)
"B train double" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor, a semi-trailer and a second semi-trailer towed by the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly mounted on the rear of the foremost semi-trailer; (« train double de type B »)
"box length" means, for a combination of vehicles, the longitudinal distance from the foremost point of all cargo-carrying units, including cargo, to the rearmost point of all cargo-carrying units, including cargo, exclusive of any extension in the dimension caused by auxiliary equipment or machinery at the front that is not designed or used for carrying cargo; (« longueur de la caisse »)
"C train double" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor, a semi-trailer, a C-Dolly and a second semi-trailer; (« train double de type C »)
"C-dolly" means a converter dolly, with a frame rigid in the horizontal plane, that is towed from two hitches located in a horizontal transverse line on the towing unit, that precludes any rotation in the horizontal plane about the hitch points and that satisfies all requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) applicable to such devices; (« diabolo à double timon »)
"converter dolly" means a device that is designed and normally used to convert a semi-trailer to a full trailer; (« diabolo convertisseur »)
"dimension "A"" means the distance between the centre of the last axle on a semi-trailer and the centre of the first axle on a converter dolly or second trailer, as the case may be; (« dimension « A » »)
"drawbar length" means, when used with reference to a pony trailer, a full trailer or a converter dolly, the longitudinal distance from the centre of the device that attaches to a hitch on a towing vehicle to the centre of the lower half of the fifth wheel assembly or turntable; (« longueur du timon »)
"drive axle" means the axle or axle group that is or may be connected to the power source of a motor vehicle and that transmits power to the wheels; (« essieu moteur »)
"effective rear overhang" means the longitudinal distance from the centre of the rear axle group on a truck or the geometric centre of the rear axle group on a trailer, to the rearmost point of the truck or trailer, including any cargo; (« porte-à-faux arrière effectif »)
"fifth wheel assembly" means a coupling device for the purpose of supporting and towing a semi-trailer, having a lower half that consists of a plate and locking jaws and that is mounted on the rear portion of a vehicle frame or the frame of a converter dolly, and having an upper half that consists of a plate and a kingpin fastened to the underside of the forward portion of the semi-trailer; (« dispositif de sellette d'attelage »)
"fifth wheel offset" means, when used with reference to a truck tractor, the longitudinal distance from the centre of the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly to the truck tractor turn centre; (« décalage de la sellette d'attelage »)
"front overhang" means the longitudinal distance from the front bumper of a vehicle, as installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle, to the foremost point on the vehicle, or to the cargo, whichever is the farther; (« porte-à-faux avant »)
"full trailer" means a vehicle designed and used so that its weight and cargo are carried on its own axles, and includes a combination of vehicles consisting of a semi-trailer and a converter dolly; (« remorque classique »)
"gross axle mass rating" means the value specified by a vehicle manufacturer as the cargo-carrying capacity of a single axle system of a vehicle, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces; (« masse nominale brute sur l'essieu »)
"gross vehicle mass" mean the total mass transmitted to the road by a vehicle or combination of vehicles, and the cargo; (« masse brute du véhicule »)
"gross vehicle mass rating" means the value specified by a vehicle manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle; (« masse nominale brute du véhicule »)
"hitch" means a device attached to a vehicle or converter dolly for the purpose of towing another vehicle or converter dolly, and includes the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly; (« crochet d'attelage »)
"hitch offset" means, when used with reference to a truck or semi-trailer equipped with a hitch for towing a trailer or converter dolly, the longitudinal distance from the turn centre of the truck or semi-trailer to the articulation point of the hitch; (« décalage du crochet d'attelage »)
"interaxle spacing" means the longitudinal distance between the centre of the rearmost axle of an axle group and the centre of the foremost axle of the next axle group to the rear, within a vehicle or combination of vehicles; (« entraxe »)
"intercity bus" means a vehicle designed to carry more than ten passengers and equipped with facilities to allow extended travel without stopping; (« autocar »)
"kingpin" means the pin that couples a semi-trailer to the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly; (« pivot d'attelage »)
"kingpin setback" means the horizontal distance from the vertical axis through the centre of the kingpin to the farthest point on the semi-trailer, including cargo, ahead of the kingpin; (« décalage du pivot d'attelage »)
"length" means
(a) when used with reference to a full trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost point of the cargo-carrying section of the full trailer, including cargo, to the rearmost point of the full trailer, including cargo, exclusive of any extension in length caused by equipment or machinery at the front that is not designed or used for transporting cargo,
(b) when used with reference to a semi-trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost point of the cargo-carrying section of the semi-trailer, including cargo, to the rearmost point of the semi-trailer, including cargo, exclusive of any extension in length caused by equipment or machinery at the front that is not designed or used for transporting cargo,
(c) when used with reference to a pony trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost point of the drawbar of the pony trailer, including cargo, to the rearmost point of the pony trailer, including cargo, and
(d) when used with reference to a truck, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost point of the truck, including cargo, to the rearmost point of the truck, including cargo; (« longueur »)
"lift axle" means an axle fitted with a device that enables the axle to be removed from contact with the ground by the vehicle operator or enables the operator to adjust the load carried by the axle; (« essieu relevable »)
"load equalization" means having mass on axle groups that does not vary by more than 1000 kilograms between adjacent axles in the axle group; (« équilibrage de la charge »)
"model year" means the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model irrespective of the calendar year in which the vehicle was actually produced, as indicated by the vehicle manufacturer in the vehicle identification number; (« année de modèle »)
"overall height" means the vertical distance between the highest point on a vehicle or combination of vehicles, including cargo, and the surface of the road; (« hauteur hors tout »)
"overall length" means the longitudinal distance from the foremost point of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, including cargo, to the rearmost point of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including cargo; (« longueur hors tout »)
"pony trailer" means a vehicle that
(a) has one axle group that is close to the centre of its chassis and that carries the preponderance of its weight and cargo, and
(b) is towed by a drawbar rigidly attached to its structure; (« remorque semi-portée »)
"rear overhang" means the longitudinal distance from the rearmost point of the bed or body of a vehicle to the rearmost point of the cargo; (« porte-à-faux arrière »)
"self-steering axle" means an axle the wheels of which can be steered by forces generated between the tires and the road, or through mechanisms and linkages that operate independently of the operator, whether or not the self-steering mechanism is or can be rendered inoperative; (« essieu autovireur »)
"single axle" means one axle, or an axle group consisting of two axles having an axle spread of less than 1.2 metres, which axle or axles have the same number and size of tires on each side of each axle; (« essieu simple »)
"steering axle" means the axle of a vehicle that is steered under the control of the operator of the vehicle in order to control its direction of travel; (« essieu directeur »)
"tandem axle" means an axle group on a vehicle consisting of two consecutive axles, not including any lift or self-steering axles, that
(a) are attached to the vehicle so as to achieve load equalization between the two axles, and
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle; (« essieu tandem »)
"tandem equivalent axle" means an axle group on a vehicle consisting of two consecutive axles, of which one is a lowered lift axle, that
(a) are attached to the vehicle so as to achieve load equalization between the two axles, and
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle; (« essieu tandem équivalent »)
"tandem steering axle" means an axle group on a vehicle consisting of two consecutive axles, not including any lift or self-steering axles, that
(a) are attached to the vehicle so as to achieve load equalization between the two axles,
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle, and
(c) are both steered under the control of the operator of the vehicle in order to control its direction of travel; (« essieu directeur tandem »)
"tire load rating" means the maximum load a tire is rated to carry at a given inflation pressure, as determined by the manufacturer and stamped on the side of the tire at the time of manufacture; (« capacité nominale d'un pneu »)
"tire width" means the width of a tire, as customarily measured and rated by manufacturers of motor vehicles and tires, that is stamped on the tire at the time of its manufacture; (« largeur du pneu »)
"track width" means the overall width of an axle across the outside faces of the tires; (« largeur de roulement »)
"tractor semi-trailer" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor and a semi-trailer; (« tracteur et semi-remorque »)
"triaxle" means an axle group on a trailer consisting of three consecutive axles, one being a lift axle or a self-steering axle, that
(a) are the only axles attached to the trailer in a manner achieving load equalization among all three axles, and
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle; (« essieu triple »)
"tridem axle" means an axle group on a vehicle consisting of three consecutive axles, not including any lift axle or self-steering axle, that
(a) are equally spaced within the vehicle and are attached to the vehicle in a manner achieving load equalization among all three axles, and
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle; (« essieu tridem »)
"tridem equivalent axle" means an axle group on a vehicle consisting of three consecutive axles, including a lowered lift axle in the front, that
(a) are equally spaced within the vehicle and are attached to the vehicle by identical pneumatic suspensions in a manner achieving load equalization among all three axles, and
(b) have the same number and size of tires on each axle; (« essieu tridem équivalent »)
"truck-full trailer combination" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck and a full trailer; (« camion et remorque classique »)
"truck-pony trailer combination" means a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck and a pony trailer; (« camion et remorque semi-portée »)
"turn centre" means the geometric centre of the axle group on a semi-trailer or pony trailer or the geometric centre of the rear axle group on a truck, truck tractor or full trailer, as the case may be; (« centre de virage »)
"turntable" means a device at the front of a full trailer that permits articulation of the front axle or axle group on the full trailer; (« plaque tournante »)
"vehicle identification number" means a number consisting of Arabic numerals, Roman letters, or both, that the manufacturer assigns to the vehicle for identification purposes; (« numéro d'identification du véhicule »)
"warning flag" means a square flag of red or orange colour with sides that are at least 400 millimetres long; (« drapeau d'avertissement »)
"wheelbase" means
(a) when used with reference to a full trailer, the longitudinal distance from the centre of the turntable of the full trailer to the full trailer turn centre,
(b) when used with reference to a semi-trailer, the longitudinal distance from the kingpin of the semi-trailer to the semi-trailer turn centre,
(c) when used with reference to a pony trailer, the longitudinal distance from the centre of the hitching device on the pony trailer to the pony trailer turn centre, and
(d) when used with reference to a truck tractor, the longitudinal distance from the centre of the steering axle of the truck tractor to the geometric centre of the drive axle group. (« empattement »)
2006-64
General dimensions
3(1) No person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck, truck tractor, trailer, semi-trailer or any combination of such vehicles, an intercity bus or any other vehicle with dimensions that exceed the maximum dimensions or are less than the minimum dimensions set out in Schedule A for that type of vehicle or for the configuration for that type of vehicle.
3(2) Subject to subsections (4), (4.1) and (4.2), no person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck, truck tractor, trailer, semi-trailer or any combination of such vehicles, an intercity bus or any other vehicle with axle spreads, interaxle spacings or wheelbases that exceed the maximum axle spreads or wheelbases or are less than the minimum axle spreads, interaxle spacings or wheelbases, as the case may be, that are set out in Schedule A for that type of vehicle or for the configuration for that type of vehicle.
3(2.1) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck tractor with a wheelbase greater than 6.2 metres if it is not combined with any other vehicle.
3(3) Repealed: 2008-21
3(3.1) Repealed: 2008-21
3(3.2) Notwithstanding subsection (2) and subject to subsection (3.3), a person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway, until January 1, 2010, a trailer or semi-trailer with a wheelbase that is less than 6.25 metres that is of a model year of 2002 or earlier.
3(3.3) Subsection (3.2) does not apply to a trailer or semi-trailer when the trailer or semi-trailer is part of a combination of vehicles other than a four-axle or seven-axle B train double.
3(3.4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (4), a person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway, until January 1, 2010, a trailer, semi-trailer or combination of these vehicles that is of a model year of 2002 or earlier that complies with the interaxle spacing requirements set out in Appendix B and Appendix C of New Brunswick Regulation 83-42 under the Motor Vehicle Act immediately before their repeal.
3(4) A person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck, trailer or semi-trailer or any combination of such vehicles that does not comply with the applicable requirements respecting minimum interaxle spacings set out in Schedule A but that does comply with all of the other dimension requirements of subsections (1) and (2), if its allowable gross vehicle mass is reduced in accordance with subsection (5).
3(4.1) A person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck tractor in combination with a single semi-trailer where the wheelbase of the truck tractor is greater than 6.2 metres if the following conditions are met:
(a) the wheelbase of the truck tractor does not exceed 7.2 metres;
(b) the wheelbase of the truck tractor does not exceed the value of "X" using the following formula:
X = 25 – (1.5 ´ length of wheelbase of semi-trailer)
(c) the truck tractor and the semi-trailer comply with all of the other dimension requirements of subsections (1) and (2).
3(4.2) Until January 1, 2010, a person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck tractor in combination with a single semi-trailer where the wheelbase of the truck tractor is greater than 6.2 metres if the following conditions are met:
(a) the model year of the truck tractor is 2002 or earlier; and
(b) the truck tractor and the semi-trailer comply with all of the other dimension requirements of subsections (1) and (2).
3(5) The allowable gross vehicle mass of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles referred to in subsection (4) shall be reduced by 1000 kilograms for each 0.5 metre or portion of 0.5 metre by which the minimum interaxle spacing required under subsection (2) exceeds each of its interaxle spacings.
3(6) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a truck tractor that is towing one semi-trailer having an overall length that exceeds 14.65 metres but does not exceed 16.2 metres, if and only if the semi-trailer
(a) has conspicuity systems in conformity with the standards respecting conspicuity systems contained in section 5.7 of Technical Standards Document No. 108 issued by Transport Canada, and
(b) has a rear impact guard consisting of a single horizontal beam that is rigidly attached to the semi-trailer as follows:
(i) it is attached beneath and frontward of the rear of the semi-trailer, as close to its rear as practicable, so that the space between the rear of the semi-trailer and the rearmost side of the guard does not exceed 30.0 centimetres;
(ii) it extends across the bottom of the semi-trailer so that the ends are inside the sides of the semi-trailer within 10.0 centimetres of each side; and
(iii) its bottom side is not more than 56.0 centimetres above the ground when the semi-trailer is unladen and is stopped on a level surface.
2004-151; 2005-101; 2008-21
Width
4(1) No person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a vehicle with a total outside width or with a cargo having a total outside width that exceeds 260.0 centimetres, not including any extension of rear-view mirrors, devices or equipment permitted under subsection (2).
4(2) Rear-view mirrors may extend on each side of a vehicle not more than 30.0 centimetres from the vehicle to which they are attached and load-securing devices and other auxiliary equipment and devices may extend on each side of a vehicle not more than 10.0 centimetres from the vehicle to which they are attached.
4(3) No person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a private passenger vehicle carrying a cargo that extends beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of the vehicle or that extends more than 15.0 centimetres beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle.
Height
5 No person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a vehicle having a height, including any cargo, that exceeds 4.15 metres.
Length
6(1) No person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a two-axle motor vehicle, a three-axle motor vehicle or a four-axle tandem steer motor vehicle having an overall length that exceeds 12.5 metres, other than an intercity bus having an overall length that does not exceed 14.0 metres.
6(2) Subject to subsection (4), no person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a combination of vehicles coupled together that consists of more than two units.
6(3) Subject to subsection (4), no person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a combination of vehicles coupled together that has an overall length that exceeds 23.0 metres.
6(4) A person may operate or move and an owner may permit to be operated or moved on a highway a combination of vehicles that is an A train double, a B train double or a C train double, having an overall length
(a) that does not exceed 23.0 metres, or
(b) that does exceed 23.0 metres but does not exceed 25.0 metres, if
(i) it is operated or moved only on a highway listed in Part IV of Schedule B,
(ii) it has conspicuity systems in conformity with the standards respecting conspicuity systems contained in section 5.7 of Technical Standards Document No. 108 issued by Transport Canada, and
(iii) the rearmost vehicle in the combination has a rear impact guard consisting of a single horizontal beam that is rigidly attached to the vehicle as follows:
(A) it is attached beneath and frontward of the rear of the vehicle, as close to its rear as practicable, so that the space between the rear of the vehicle and the rearmost side of the guard does not exceed 30.0 centimetres;
(B) it extends across the bottom of the vehicle so that the ends are inside the sides of the vehicle within 10.0 centimetres of each side; and
(C) its bottom side is not more than 56.0 centimetres above the ground when the vehicle is unladen and is stopped on a level surface.
6(5) Subject to subsection (6), no person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a single vehicle, or the foremost vehicle in a combination of vehicles, with a cargo having a front overhang of more than 1.0 metre.
6(6) A vehicle having a front overhang permitted under subsection (5) and any combination of vehicles of which it is a part
(a) shall conform to the requirements of this Regulation respecting the maximum overall length of the vehicle or the combination of vehicles, as the case may be, and
(b) if the vehicle is a semi-trailer, shall not carry cargo that extends beyond a 2.0 metre radius about the kingpin.
6(7) Subject to subsections (8) to (10), no person shall operate or move and no owner shall permit to be operated or moved on a highway a single vehicle, or the rearmost vehicle in a combination of vehicles, with a cargo having a rear overhang of more than 2.0 metres.
6(8) A vehicle having a rear overhang permitted under subsection (7) that exceeds 1.0 metre shall at all times have a warning flag attached to the rearmost portion of the overhanging cargo so that it is clearly visible to operators of vehicles to the rear.
6(9) A vehicle having a rear overhang permitted under subsection (7) and any combination of vehicles of which it is a part shall conform to the requirements of this Regulation respecting effective rear overhang and respecting the maximum overall length of the vehicle or the combination of vehicles, as the case may be.
6(10) The rear overhang limitation established in subsection (7) does not apply to poles, pipes or structural members that cannot be dismembered, if
(a) they are 24.0 metres or less in length and are being transported on a pole trailer, or
(b) they exceed 24.0 metres in length and are transported on a pole trailer under and in accordance with a permit obtained under section 261 of the Act before the transportation.
Mass in relation to axles
7(1) Subject to subsections (2), (3) and (4), the maximum mass for a steering axle that may be carried by a vehicle on a highway or a portion of a highway is as follows:
(a) for a truck tractor having a single steering axle, 5,500 kilograms;
(b) for a truck having a single steering axle, 8,000 kilograms;
(c) for an intercity bus having a single steering axle, 7,250 kilograms; and
(d) for any vehicle having a tandem steering axle, 16,000 kilograms.
7(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a maximum mass that exceeds that permitted under paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) for the single steering axle of a truck tractor, truck or intercity bus is permitted if the owner of the truck tractor, truck or intercity bus submits to the Registrar a written application to register the vehicle with a greater gross axle mass.
7(3) A written application referred to in subsection (2) shall be on a form provided by the Registrar, and shall contain
(a) the tire load rating,
(b) the certification of a commercial vehicle inspector referred to in section 15.1 of the Act, or a dealer, certifying the front tire width and the gross axle mass rating for the vehicle, and
(c) such other information as may be required to determine a proper maximum mass for the steering axle.
7(4) The maximum mass for a steering axle of a truck tractor, a truck or an intercity bus shall not exceed the least of
(a) the sum of the masses computed by multiplying 10 kilograms per millimetre by the tire width for each tire installed on the wheels of the axle,
(b) the gross axle mass rating, and
(c) the tire load rating multiplied by the number of tires on the axle.
7(5) Subject to subsection (6), the maximum mass for an axle group or a combination of axles, other than a steering axle, that may be carried by a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a highway or a portion of a highway is as follows:
(a) for a single axle, including any group of 2 axles with an axle spread of less than 1.2 metres, a maximum single axle mass of 9,100 kilograms;
(b) subject to paragraphs (a) and (c) to (f), for a tandem axle, tandem equivalent axle, tridem axle, tridem equivalent axle or triaxle with an axle spread as set out in Schedule A, a maximum tandem mass, tridem mass or triaxle mass as set out Schedule A;
(c) until January 1, 2010, for a tandem axle or a tandem equivalent axle with an axle spread that exceeds 1.85 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 18,000 kilograms;
(d) until January 1, 2010, for a tridem axle or a tridem equivalent axle that is on a trailer of a model year of 2002 or earlier and has an axle spread that exceeds 3.7 metres on a trailer, a maximum axle group mass of 26,000 kilograms;
(e) until January 1, 2010, for a triaxle that is on a trailer of a model year of 2002 or earlier
(i) with an axle spread that is not less than 2.4 metres but is less than 3.0 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 21,000 kilograms,
(ii) with an axle spread that is not less than 3.0 metres but is less than 3.6 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 24,000 kilograms, and
(iii) with an axle spread that is not less than 3.6 metres but does not exceed 4.8 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 26,000 kilograms;
(f) until January 1, 2005, for a triaxle that is on a trailer that is of a model year of 2003 or later
(i) with an axle spread that is not less than 2.4 metres but is less than 3.0 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 21,000 kilograms,
(ii) with an axle spread that is not less than 3.0 metres but is less than 3.6 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 24,000 kilograms, and
(iii) with an axle spread that is not less than 3.6 metres but does not exceed 4.8 metres, a maximum axle group mass of 26,000 kilograms;
(g) subject to paragraph (a), for an axle group of two consecutive axles that does not constitute a tandem axle or a tandem equivalent axle, a maximum axle group mass of 9,100 kilograms;
(h) for an axle group of three consecutive axles that does not constitute a tridem axle, a tridem equivalent axle or a triaxle, a maximum axle group mass of 18,000 kilograms; and
(i) for any single axle, axle group or combination of axle groups of an A train double, a B train double or a C train double, the maximum axle group mass established for each such vehicle in Schedule A.
7(6) The maximum mass for an axle, other than a steering axle, that may be carried by a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a highway or a portion of a highway shall not exceed the least of
(a) the sum of the masses computed by multiplying 10 kilograms per millimetre by the tire width for each tire installed on the wheels of the axle,
(b) the gross axle mass rating,
(c) the tire load rating multiplied by the number of tires on the axle, and
(d) 6,000 kilograms, in the case of an axle equipped with two tires rather than four tires.
7(7) Subject to subsection (6), the maximum load that may be carried by each tire on a vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be the least of
(a) 10 kilograms for each millimetre of tire width,
(b) 3000 kilograms for each tire, and
(c) the tire load rating.
7(8) Subject to subsections (6) and (7), if there is more than one axle on the rear of an intercity bus, the load carried by each axle in the axle group on the rear shall be proportionate to the number of tires on each axle.
Maximum gross vehicle mass
8(1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the maximum gross mass that may be carried on a highway by a vehicle or combination of vehicles that complies with the dimension requirements of subsections 3(1) and (2), as set out in Schedule A, including any vehicle that is the subject of an application under subsection 7(2), is the maximum gross mass for the vehicle or combination of vehicles as set out in those portions of Schedule A entitled "Gross Vehicle Mass Limits".
8(2) Repealed: 2008-21
8(3) For the purposes of determining the maximum gross mass that may be carried on a highway by a vehicle or combination of vehicles
(a) a tandem axle or a tandem equivalent axle with an axle spread of less than 1.2 metres or an axle group described in paragraph 7(5)(g) shall be considered to be one axle,
(b) until January 1, 2010, a tandem axle or a tandem equivalent axle with an axle spread that exceeds 1.85 metres shall be considered to be 2 axles,
(c) on and after January 1, 2010, a tandem axle or a tandem equivalent axle with an axle spread that exceeds 1.85 metres shall be considered to be one axle,
(d) a tridem axle, a tridem equivalent axle or a triaxle with an axle spread of less than 2.4 metres or an axle group described in paragraph 7(5)(h) shall be considered to be 2 axles,
(e) subject to paragraph (f), a tridem axle or a tridem equivalent axle with an axle spread that exceeds 3.7 metres shall be considered to be 2 axles,
(f) until January 1, 2010, a tridem axle or a tridem equivalent axle with an axle spread that exceeds 3.7 metres that is on a trailer of a model year of 2002 or earlier shall be considered to be 3 axles,
(g) until January 1, 2010, a triaxle described in paragraph 7(5)(e) shall be considered to be 3 axles,
(h) on and after January 1, 2010, a triaxle described in paragraph 7(5)(e) shall be considered to be 2 axles,
(i) until January 1, 2005, a triaxle described in paragraph 7(5)(f) shall be considered to be 3 axles, and
(j) on and after January 1, 2005, a triaxle described in paragraph 7(5)(f) shall be considered to be 2 axles.
8(4) The maximum gross mass that may be carried by a vehicle or combination of vehicles when operated on a highway or portion of a highway designated in Schedule B shall not exceed the greatest gross mass permitted on the highway or portion of the highway as set out in Schedule B.
2008-21
Equipment
9(1) Subject to subsection (3), a person who operates or moves and an owner who causes or permits to be operated or moved on a highway a truck or truck tractor that is drawing a trailer or semi-trailer equipped with a lift axle shall ensure that the control that varies the mass carried by the axle is located outside of the cab of the truck or truck tractor in a position that is not accessible to the operator when the operator is in a normal operating position.
9(2) A control for a lift axle that puts the lift axle in the full up or full down position may be located inside the cab of a vehicle.
9(3) No person shall operate or move or cause or permit to be operated or moved on a highway an A train double, a B train double, a C train double, a truck with a tandem steering axle, a 16.2 metre semi-trailer or a pony trailer that is equipped with a lift axle, unless the lift axle is part of a tandem equivalent axle or a tridem equivalent axle.
Retroreflective sheeting
10(1) Subject to paragraph 3(6)(a) and subparagraph 6(4)(b)(ii), no person shall draw or move or cause or permit to be drawn or moved on a highway a trailer or a semi-trailer manufactured on or after December 1, 1993, unless the trailer or semi-trailer is equipped with retroreflective sheeting in conformity with the standards respecting retroreflective sheeting contained in section 5.7.1 of Technical Standards Document No. 108 issued by Transport Canada.
10(2) Subject to paragraph 3(6)(a) and subparagraph 6(4)(b)(ii), on or after January 1, 2002, no person shall draw or move or cause or permit to be drawn or moved on a highway a trailer or a semi-trailer manufactured before December 1, 1993, unless the trailer or semi-trailer is equipped with retroreflective sheeting in conformity with the standards respecting retroreflective sheeting contained in section 5.7.1 of Technical Standards Document No. 108 issued by Transport Canada.
C train double
11(1) No person shall operate or move or cause or permit to be operated or moved upon a highway a C train double unless the C train double is equipped with a C-dolly that meets the requirements set out in sections 903 and 904 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada).
11(2) A person who operates or moves or causes or permits to be operated or moved upon a highway a C train double shall obtain a certification from the manufacturer of the C-dolly that it meets the requirements set out in subsection (1).
Double drawbar or C-dolly
12 No person shall operate or move or cause or permit to be operated or moved upon a highway a truck and trailer combination connected by means of a double drawbar or C-dolly.
Interpretation of Schedule A
13 The depictions of types of vehicles in Schedule A are provided for the purpose of enabling persons to identify the locations of components of the vehicles and shall not be construed by any court, tribunal, other body or person as depicting every possible configuration of the types of vehicles that are depicted.
Offences
14(1) Every person who violates or fails to comply with a provision of this Regulation that is listed in Column I of Schedule C commits an offence.
14(2) For the purposes of Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, each offence listed in Column I of Schedule C is punishable as an offence of the category listed beside it in Column II of Schedule C.
Repeal
15
Commencement
16 This Regulation comes into force on October 1, 2001.
SCHEDULE A
Dimensions and Mass Limits for Specific Configurations
Truck Tractor and Semi-trailer
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 23.0 metres |
|
|
Truck Tractor |
|
Wheelbase |
Maximum 6.2 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres1 |
|
|
Semi-trailer |
|
Length |
Maximum 16.2 metres |
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres/Maximum 12.5 metres |
Kingpin Setback |
Maximum 2.0 metres radius |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 35% of wheelbase |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Tridem Axle Spread |
Minimum 2.4 metres/Maximum 3.7 metres2 |
Triaxle Spread |
Minimum 2.4 metres/Maximum 4.8 metres3 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings 4 |
|
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle or Triaxle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle or Triaxle |
Minimum 5.5 metres |
1
See ss. 7(5)(a) and (c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See ss. 7(5)(d) and (e) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See ss. 7(5)(e) and (f) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Truck Tractor and Semi-trailer
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 5,500 kilograms1 |
Single Axle (4 tires per axle) |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres - 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tridem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 2.4 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread 2.4 metres - less than 3.0 metres |
Maximum 21,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread 3.0 metres - less than 3.6 metres |
Maximum 24,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread 3.6 metres - 3.7 metres |
Maximum 26,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 3.7 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms3 |
Triaxle |
|
Axle Spread 2.4 metres - 4.8 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms4 |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits5 |
|
Three Axles |
Maximum 23,700 kilograms |
Four Axles |
Maximum 32,600 kilograms |
Five Axles |
Maximum 41,500 kilograms |
Six Axles on Tridem or Tridem Equivalent Axle |
|
- Axle Spread 2.4 metres - less than 3.0 metres |
Maximum 44,500 kilograms |
- Axle Spread 3.0 metres - less than 3.6 metres |
Maximum 47,500 kilograms |
- Axle Spread 3.6 metres - 3.7 metres |
Maximum 49,500 kilograms |
- Axle Spread exceeding 3.7 metres |
Maximum 41,500 kilograms3 |
Six Axles on Triaxle |
Maximum 41,500 kilograms4 |
1
See ss. 7(1)(a), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.4
See ss. 7(5)(e) and (f) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.5
See s. 8(3) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
A Train Double
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 25.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck Tractor |
|
Wheelbase |
Maximum 6.2 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
|
|
Lead Semi-trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Kingpin Setback |
Maximum 2.0 metres radius |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
Second Semi-trailer or Full Trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres /Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings1 |
|
Dimension "A" |
See Part 2 |
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
1
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
A Train Double
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 5,500 kilograms1 |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres - 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms3 |
Mass Limitation 1 (If Dimension "A" is less than 3 metres) Sum of Axle Masses of Lead Semi-trailer Plus Mass of Converter Dolly Axle(s) |
For a 2 axle group: maximum of 18,000 kilograms For a 3 axle group: maximum of 24,000 kilograms |
Mass Limitation 2 Sum of Axle Masses of Full Trailer or Second Semi-trailer |
Maximum: The sum of the mass of the tractor drive axle(s) and the mass of the axle(s) on the first semi-trailer |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Five Axles |
Maximum 41,900 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 50,800 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
Eight Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
1
See ss. 7(1)(a), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
B Train Double
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 25.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck Tractor |
|
Wheelbase |
Maximum 6.2 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
|
|
Lead Semi-trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Kingpin Setback |
Maximum 2.0 metres radius |
Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Tridem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
Centre of Fifth Wheel Assembly |
Maximum 0.3 metre rearward of the centre of the rearmost axle on the semi-trailer |
Second Semi-trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Tridem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
Sum of Semi-trailer Wheelbases |
Maximum 17.0 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings1 |
|
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle |
Minimum 5.5 metres |
1
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
B Train Double
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 5,500 kilograms1 |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 m |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms3 |
Tridem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 2.4 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread 2.4 metres to less than 3.0 m |
Maximum 21,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread 3.0 metres to 3.1 m |
Maximum 24,000 kilograms |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Four Axles |
Maximum 32,800 kilograms |
Five Axles |
Maximum 41,700 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 50,600 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 59,500 kilograms |
Eight Axles |
Maximum 62,500 kilograms |
Nine Axles |
Maximum 62,500 kilograms |
1
See ss. 7(1)(a), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
C Train Double
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 25.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck Tractor |
|
Wheelbase |
Maximum 6.2 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
|
|
Lead Semi-trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Kingpin Setback |
Maximum 2.0 metre radius |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
Second Semi-trailer or Full Trailer |
|
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
|
|
C-Dolly Drawbar Length |
Maximum 2.0 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings1 |
|
Dimension "A" |
See Part 2 |
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
1
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
C Train Double
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 5,500 kilograms1 |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Mass Limitation 1 (If Dimension "A" is less than 3.0 metres) Sum of Axle Masses of Lead Semi-trailer Plus Mass of Converter Dolly Axle(s) |
For a 2 axle group: maximum of 18,000 kilograms For a 3 axle group: maximum of 24,000 kilograms |
Mass Limitation 2 Sum of Axle Masses of Full Trailer or Second Semi-trailer |
Maximum: The sum of the mass of the tractor drive axle(s) and the mass of the axle(s) on the first semi-trailer |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Five Axles |
Maximum 41,900 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 50,800 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 55,600 kilograms |
Eight Axles |
Maximum 58,500 kilograms |
1
See ss. 7(1)(a), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Truck
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Box Length |
Not Controlled |
|
|
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings1 |
|
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.65 metres |
1
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.Truck
Part 2 - Mass Limits
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Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle - single axle |
Maximum 8,000 kilograms1 |
- tandem axle |
Maximum 16,000 kilograms |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms3 |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Two Axles |
Maximum 17,100 kilograms |
Three Axles |
Maximum 26,000 kilograms |
Four Axles |
Maximum 34,000 kilograms |
1
See ss. 7(1)(b), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 23.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
|
|
Pony Trailer1 |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Tridem Axle Spread |
Minimum 2.4 metres/Maximum 2.5 metres |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings2 |
|
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle |
Minimum 5.5 metres |
1
Dimension limits do not apply to pony trailers with a gross vehicle mass rating of less than 10,000 kilograms.2
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 8,000 kilograms1 |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms3 |
Tridem Axle |
|
Axle Spread 2.4 metres to 2.5 metres |
Maximum 21,000 kilograms |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Three Axles |
Maximum 26,200 kilograms |
Four Axles |
Maximum 35,100 kilograms |
Five Axles |
Maximum 44,000 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 47,000 kilograms |
1
See ss. 7(1)(b), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 23.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Tandem Steering Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres |
Tandem Drive Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
|
|
Pony Trailer1 |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Tridem Axle Spread |
Minimum 2.4 metres/Maximum 2.5 metres |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings2 |
|
Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Drive Axle |
Minimum 3.65 metres |
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle |
Minimum 5.5 metres |
1
Dimension limits do not apply to pony trailers with a gross vehicle mass rating of less than 10,000 kilograms.2
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Pony Trailer Combination
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Truck |
|
Tandem Steering Axle |
|
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 16,000 kilograms |
Tandem Drive Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms1 |
Trailer |
|
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms1 |
Tridem Axle |
|
Spread 2.4 metres to 2.5 metres |
Maximum 21,000 kilograms |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Five Axles |
Maximum 43,100 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 50,000 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
1
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Truck - Full Trailer Combination
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 23.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
|
|
Truck |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
|
|
Full Trailer |
|
Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 35% of wheelbase |
|
|
Converter Dolly
|
See section 12 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act respecting the prohibition of a double drawbar and C-dolly |
|
|
Interaxle Spacings1 |
|
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
1
See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.Truck - Full Trailer Combination
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
|
Steering Axle |
Maximum 8,000 kilograms1 |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
Tandem Axle |
|
Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms3 |
Mass Limitation 1 Sum of Axle Masses of Full Trailer 4 Axle Truck-Trailer Combination 5 Axle Truck-Trailer Combination 6 Axle Truck-Trailer Combination 7 Axle Truck-Trailer Combination |
Maximum 17,000 kilograms Maximum 17,000 kilograms Maximum 24,000 kilograms Maximum 31,000 kilograms |
|
|
Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
|
Four Axles |
Maximum 34,100 kilograms |
Five Axles |
Maximum 43,000 kilograms |
Six Axles |
Maximum 50,000 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
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See ss. 7(1)(b), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.3
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 23.0 metres |
Box Length |
Maximum 20.0 metres |
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Truck |
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Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Tandem Steering Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres |
Tandem Drive Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
Hitch Offset |
Maximum 1.8 metres |
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Full Trailer |
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Length |
Maximum 12.5 metres |
Wheelbase |
Minimum 6.25 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
See Part 2 |
Track Width |
Minimum 2.5 metres/Maximum 2.6 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 35% of wheelbase |
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Converter Dolly
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See section 12 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act respecting the prohibition of a double drawbar and C-dolly |
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Interaxle Spacings1 |
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Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Drive Axle |
Minimum 3.65 metres |
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle |
Minimum 5.0 metres |
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See ss. 3(4) and (5) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
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Tandem Steering Axle |
Maximum 16,000 kilograms |
Single Axle |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms1 |
Tandem Axle |
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Axle Spread less than 1.2 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Axle Spread 1.2 metres to 1.85 metres |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
Axle Spread exceeding 1.85 metres |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms2 |
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Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
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Six Axles |
Maximum 51,000 kilograms |
Seven Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
Eight Axles |
Maximum 53,500 kilograms |
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See s. 7(6)(d) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.2
See s. 7(5)(c) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
Intercity Bus
Part 1 - Dimension Limits
Dimension |
Limit |
Overall Width |
Maximum 2.6 metres |
Overall Height |
Maximum 4.15 metres |
Overall Length |
Maximum 14.0 metres |
Tandem Axle Spread |
Minimum 1.2 metres/Maximum 1.85 metres |
Effective Rear Overhang |
Maximum 4.0 metres |
Axle Requirements |
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Overall length 12.5 metres or less |
Number of axles not controlled |
Overall length exceeding 12.5 metres |
Minimum 3 axles |
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Interaxle Spacings |
Minimum 3.0 metres |
Intercity Bus
Part 2 - Mass Limits
Mass |
Limit |
Axle Mass Limits |
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Steering Axle |
Maximum 7,250 kilograms1 |
Single Axle (2 tires on each axle)) |
Maximum 6,000 kilograms |
Single Axle (4 tires on each axle) |
Maximum 9,100 kilograms |
Tandem Axle (4 tires on each axle) |
Maximum 18,000 kilograms |
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Gross Vehicle Mass Limits |
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Two axles (4 tires) |
Maximum 13,250 kilograms |
Two Axles (6 tires) |
Maximum 16,350 kilograms |
Three axles (8 tires) |
Maximum 20,900 kilograms |
Three axles (10 tires) |
Maximum 25,250 kilograms |
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See ss. 7(1)(c), (2), (3) and (4) and 8(1) of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act.
SCHEDULE B
PART I
HIGHWAYS ON WHICH GROSS MASSES OF OVER 43,500
KILOGRAMS ARE NOT PERMITTED
Highways and portions of highways not otherwise designated in this Schedule
PART II
HIGHWAYS ON WHICH GROSS MASSES OF OVER
43,500 KILOGRAMS BUT NOT GREATER THAN 50,000 KILOGRAMS ARE PERMITTED
Route 10 |
from Hardwood Ridge to the junction of Route 123 at the |
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Route 108 |
from the junction of Route 2, in the Town of |
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Route 109 |
from the junction of Route 2 to the junction of |
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Route 114 |
from the junction of the |
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Route 116 |
from the junction of Route 123 at Gaspereau Forks to the junction of Route 126 at Harcourt. |
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Route 127 |
from the junction of Route 3 at Lawrence Station to the junction of Route 1 at Gilmans Corner. |
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Route 144 |
from the junction of Access "A" Road in the city of Edmundston to the junction of de la Grande-Rivière Road in the Town of St. Leonard. |
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Route 144 |
from the junction of Chemin Laplante to the junction of Route 108 at the Town of |
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Route 190 |
from the junction of Route 2 to the junction of the border
with the State of |
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Route 360 |
from the junction of Route 8 westerly for a distance of 7.0 kilometres. |
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Routes 385, 415, 420, 425 |
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Access "A" Road |
within the city of |
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Albert
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from the junction of Route 114 at Edgetts
Landing, |
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in |
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Back Road |
from the junction of |
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de la Grande- Rivière Road |
from the junction of Route 144 in |
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from the junction of |
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from the junction of |
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Mullin
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from the junction of the |
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from the junction of Route 425 at Sunny Corner to the
junction of the |
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from the junction of Route 11 westerly to the junction of |
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PART III
HIGHWAYS ON WHICH GROSS MASSES OF OVER
43,500 KILOGRAMS BUT NOT GREATER THAN 56,500 KILOGRAMS ARE PERMITTED
Route 100 |
from the junction of Route 7 to the junction of Route 1 at the MacKay interchange in The City of Saint John. |
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Route 108 |
from the junction of Route 390 in the |
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Route 430 |
from the junction of Route 11 at the City of |
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Route 790 |
from the junction of Route 1 at Lepreau
to the junction of |
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Route 885 |
from the junction of the new Route 2 to the northern
boundary of the |
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from the junction of Route 790 at Salkeld, southerly for a distance of 1.3 kilometres. |
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PART IV
HIGHWAYS ON WHICH GROSS MASSES OF OVER
43,500 KG BUT NOT GREATER THAN 62,500 KG ARE PERMITTED
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 |
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Route 10 |
from the junction of Route 1 in the Town of |
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Route 10 |
from the junction of Route 8 in The City of Fredericton to Hardwood Ridge. |
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Routes 11, 15, 16, 17, 95 |
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Route 100 |
from the junction of Route 1 at the MacKay interchange in
The City of Saint John to the |
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Route 100 |
from the junction of Route 119 north-easterly for a
distance of 200 metres to |
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Route 101 |
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Route 102 |
from the junction of Route 2 at Longs Creek to the
junction of |
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Route 103 |
from the junction of Route 2 in the town of |
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Route 105 |
from the junction of Route 620 in The City of Fredericton to the junction of Route 2 at Grand Lake Meadows. |
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Route 105 |
from the junction of Route 605 in the town of |
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Route 105 |
from the junction of Route 107 in the |
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Route 105 |
from the |
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Route 106 |
from the junction of Route 15 in the city of |
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Route 106 |
from the junction of Route 1 at River Glade to the junction
of Route 1 in the |
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Route 107 |
from the junction of Route 105 in the |
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Route 108 |
from the junction of the Route 2 and Route 255 interchange, to the junction of Route 2, in The Town of Grand Falls. |
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Route 110 |
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Route 111 |
from the junction of Route 1 in the town of |
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Route 112 |
from the junction of Route 10 at |
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Route 112 |
from the junction of Route 114 in The Town of Riverview to
the junction of |
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Route 113 |
from the junction of Route 11 at Pokemouche north-easterly to end of designation. |
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Route 114 |
from the junction of Route 106 in the city of |
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Route 114 |
from the junction of Route 1 in the |
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Route 115 |
from the junction of Route 535 at Notre-Dame to Village de Saint-Antoine. |
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Route 117 |
from the junction of Route 11 to the junction of Route 8
in the city of |
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Route 119 |
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Route 120 |
from the border of the |
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Route 123 |
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Route 126 |
from the junction of Route 2, in the City of |
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Route 127 |
from the junction of Route 1 at Gilmans Corner to the junction of Route 1 at Digdeguash. |
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Routes 128, 130 |
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Route 132 |
from the junction of Route 2 to |
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Route 132 |
from the junction of Route 15 in the town of |
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Route 133 |
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Route 134 |
from the junction of Route 133 to the junction of Route 11 at Gilberts Corner. |
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Route 134 |
from the diamond interchange on Route 11 in the |
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Route 134 |
from the junction of Route 11 in the City of |
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Route 134 |
that portion of Route 134 in the |
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Route 134 |
from the junction of Route 11 in the |
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Route 140 |
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Route 144 |
from the junction of |
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Route 160 |
from the junction of Route 11 to the junction of Route 8. |
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Route 161 |
from the junction of Route 120 to the junction of Route
205 in the |
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Route 165 |
from Bull's |
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Route 170 |
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Route 176 |
from the junction of Route 1 at Pennfield
Corner to the junction of |
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Routes 177, 180 |
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Route 205 |
from the Village of Saint-François de Madawaska to the
junction of Route 161 in the |
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Route 275 |
from the junction of Route 134 in the Town of |
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Route 390 |
from the junction of Route 108 in the |
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Route 430 |
from the junction of Route 11 to the junction of Route 134
in the City of |
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Route 495 |
from the junction of Route 134 in the |
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Route 535 |
from the junction of Route 11 at Cocagne to the junction of Route 115 at Notre-Dame. |
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Route 605 |
from the junction of Route 105 in the town of |
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Route 620 |
from the junction of Route 105 to The City of Fredericton boundary. |
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Route 625 |
from the junction of Route 8 at Boiestown
to the junction of the |
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Route 640 |
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Route 780 |
from the junction of Route 1 at |
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Routes 785, 865 |
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Route 870 |
from the junction of Route 10 to the junction of the |
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Route 880 |
from the junction of Route 885 at |
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Route 885 |
from the junction of Route 106 in the |
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Route 885 |
from the junction of Route 880 at |
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Route 890 |
from the junction of Route 1 in the Town of |
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Route 905 |
from the junction of Route 1 in the |
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Route 910 |
from the southwest boundary of The Town of Riverview to
the junction of |
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Route 933 |
from the junction of Route 15 to the junction of Route 133 at Barachois. |
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from the junction of |
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in |
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from the junction of Route 2 to the junction of the |
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from the junction of Route 11 in |
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from the junction of Route 625 to the junction of the |
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Centre
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from the junction of Route 2 to the junction of Route 144. |
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in The Town of |
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from the junction of Route 1 in the |
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in |
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from the junction of Route 114 westerly for a distance of 1.5 kilometres. |
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de la Grande- Rivière Road |
from the junction of Route 2 in |
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from the junction of Route 132 to the junction of Route 15. |
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in |
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from the junction of Route 16 to the junction of |
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from the junction of Route 8 in the |
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in |
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in |
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from the junction of Route 390 easterly for a distance of 1.5 kilometres. |
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in the town of |
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from the junction of Route 105 at Mill Cove to the junction of Route 2. |
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from the junction of Route 2 to the junction of Route 144. |
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in |
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Parker Road |
from the junction of Route 132 at Scoudouc
to |
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Pine
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in |
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from the junction of Route 11 at the southern boundary
limits of the town of |
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Prospect Street |
from the junction of Route 102 to the junction of Route 640 in The City of Fredericton. |
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from the junction of |
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from the junction of |
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Salmon Boulevard Extension |
from the junction of Route 134 to the junction of Route 11. |
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Sanatorium Road |
from the junction of Route 905 northerly for a distance of 3.0 kilometres. |
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in The Town of |
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from the junction of the |
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Sugarloaf Road |
in the City of |
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from the junction of Route 165, at the |
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from the junction of Route 11 to the junction of Route 134
in the |
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from the junction of Route 11 to the junction of the |
2003-3; 2004-89
SCHEDULE C
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Section |
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Category of Offence |
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N.B. This Regulation is consolidated to February 19, 2008.