Vehicles Regulations (N.S. Reg. 137/2001) (just regulations regs mvwd.htm)

N.S. Reg. 137/2001

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Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations

made under subsection 191(1) of the

Motor Vehicle Act

R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293

O.I.C. 2001-526 (effective November 15, 2001), N.S. Reg. 137/2001

as amended to O.I.C. 2020-065 (effective February 24, 2020), N.S. Reg. 32/2020

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Citation

Definitions

Allowable vehicle configurations

Dimensions

Interaxle spacing requirements

Passenger vehicles

Farm vehicles

Snow clearing equipment

Road building machinery

Weight limits

Registered weights

Other weight limits

Tolerance

Class of highway weights

Vehicle permits

Special permits

Operation of vehicle in designated highway construction area

Truck prohibition

Penalties

Schedule A: Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits

Part 1—Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits

A. General Dimensional Limits

B. Dimensional Controls - Wheelbases, Interaxle Spacings, Overhangs, Setback and

Track Width

C. Axle Weight Limits

D. Other Weight Related Limits

E. Weight Related Tolerances

Part 2—Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits by Configuration

Category 1: Tractor Semi-trailer

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 2: A Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 3: B Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 4: C Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 5: img

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 6: Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 7: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 8: Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 9: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 10: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Category 10: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 11: Stinger Steer Auto Carrier

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Category 12: Tractor Self-Steering Quad Axle Semi-trailer

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Schedule A-1: Maximum Semi-trailer Wheelbases

Schedule A-2: Pony Trailer Axle Weight Limits for Pony Trailers Model Year 2002 and

Earlier

Schedule A-3: Semi-trailer Axle Weight Limits for Semi-trailers Model Year 2002 and Earlier

Schedule A-4 [repealed]

Schedule B [repealed]

Schedule C [repealed]

Schedule D [repealed]

Citation

1 These regulations may be cited as the Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations .

Definitions

2 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,

Clause 2(

a) repealed: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“1997 regulations” means the regulations respecting the weights and loads of

vehicles approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 97-291 dated

May 13, 1997;

“Act” means the Motor Vehicle Act ;

“A-dolly” means a converter dolly that is towed from one hitch on the centre line

of the towing vehicle;

“aerodynamic device” means a device mounted at the rear of a truck, truck tractor

or trailer that is designed to reduce the drag associated with airflow around a

moving vehicle and that meets all of the following criteria:

(

i) any portion of the device more than 1.9 m above the ground does

not protrude beyond a transverse plane starting from the rear bottom

edge of the rear impact guard or, if not so equipped, the lowest point

at the rear of the vehicle and intersecting with a point that is 1.74 m

above the ground and 1.21 m behind the rear of the vehicle, and

more than 1.52 m beyond the rear of the vehicle to which it is

attached,

Subclause (

i) of definition of “aerodynamic device” replaced: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

(ii) any portion of the device within 1.9 m of the ground does not

protrude,

Subclause (ii) of definition of “aerodynamic device” amended: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

(iii) the device complies with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

223, as amended, made under the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Act ,

(iv) the device does not obstruct or diminish lighting and conspicuity

markings required by the Act and its regulations,

(

v) the device is not designed or used for carrying cargo,

(vi) the device is capable of being folded to within 0.305 m of the rear

of the vehicle;

Subclause (vi) of definition of “aerodynamic device” added: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Definition of “aerodynamic device” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“amber warning light” means a warning light with a lens diameter of at least

12 cm and a flashing rate of 60 to 90 flashes per minute;

“A-train double” means a combination of vehicles composed of a tractor, a semi-trailer and either an A-dolly and a semi-trailer or a full trailer attached to the

foremost semi-trailer in a like manner as if an A-dolly were used;

“axle” means an assembly of 2 or more wheels whose centres are in 1 transverse

vertical plane and that transmits weight to the road;

“axle group” means

(

i) a single axle,

(ii) a tandem axle,

(iii) a tandem equivalent axle,

(iv) a tridem axle,

(

v) a tridem equivalent axle,

(vi) a triaxle, or

(vii) a self-steering quad axle;

Subclause (vii) of definition of “axle group” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“axle group weight” means the total weight transmitted to the road by an axle

group;

“axle spread” means the longitudinal distance between the centres of extreme

axles of an axle group;

“axle weight” means the weight transmitted to the road by an axle;

“box length” for a combination of vehicles, means the longitudinal distance from

the foremost point of the cargo carrying unit(

s) or cargo(

s) to the rearmost part of

the cargo carrying unit(

s) or cargo(s), exclusive of any extension in the distance

caused by auxiliary equipment or machinery at the front that is not designed or

used for carrying cargo or by an aerodynamic device at the rear;

Definition of “box length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“B-train double” means a combination of vehicles composed of a 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;

“C-dolly” means a converter dolly with a frame rigid in the horizontal plane that

is towed from 2 hitches located in a horizontal transverse line on the towing unit,

that precludes any rotation in the horizontal plane about the hitch points, and

which satisfies all requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

applicable to such devices;

“converter dolly” means a vehicle unit that is designed and normally used to

convert a semi-trailer to a full trailer;

“combination of vehicles” means 2 or more vehicles connected together;

“C-train double” means a combination of vehicles composed of a tractor, a semi-trailer, a C-dolly and a second semi-trailer;

“drawbar” means a structure connected to the chassis frame of a trailer or

converter dolly that includes a device for coupling to a hitch on a towing vehicle;

“drawbar length” for a pony trailer, a full trailer or a converter dolly, means the

longitudinal distance from the centre of a device that attaches to a hitch on the

towing vehicle to the centre of the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly or

turntable;

“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;

Definition of “dry bulk products” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; repealed: O.I.C. 2020-065, N.S.

Reg. 32/2020.

“effective rear overhang” means the longitudinal distance from the centre of the

rear axle or axle group on a truck or the geometric centre of the rear axle or axle

group on a trailer to the rearmost point of the truck or trailer, including cargo,

exclusive of any extension in the distance caused by an aerodynamic device at the

rear;

Definition of “effective rear overhang” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“fifth wheel assembly” means a coupling device for the purpose of supporting

and towing a semi-trailer, whose lower half is composed of a plate and locking

jaws and is mounted on the rear portion of a vehicle frame or the frame of a

converter dolly and whose upper half is composed of a plate and a kingpin

fastened to the underside of the forward portion of the semi-trailer;

“fifth wheel offset” for a tractor, means the longitudinal distance from the centre

of the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly to the tractor turn centre;

“flashing amber light” means a warning light with a lens diameter of at least

10 cm and a flashing rate of 60 to 90 flashes per minute;

“front overhang” means the longitudinal distance from the front bumper, as

installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle, to the foremost point on the vehicle

or cargo, whichever is greater;

“full trailer” means a vehicle designed and used so that its weight and load is

carried on its own axles, and includes a combination of vehicles consisting of a

semi-trailer and a converter dolly;

“gross axle weight rating” means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer

as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the

tire-ground interfaces;

“gross vehicle weight” means the total weight transmitted to the road by a vehicle

or combination of vehicles and cargo;

“gross vehicle weight rating” means the value specified by the vehicle

manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single vehicle, as measured at the

tire-ground interfaces;

“hitch” means a device attached to a vehicle or converter dolly for towing another

vehicle or converter dolly, and includes the lower half of a fifth wheel assembly;

“hitch offset” for a truck or a semi-trailer equipped with a hitch for towing a

trailer or converter dolly, means the longitudinal distance from the turn centre of

the truck or semi-trailer to the articulation point of the hitch;

“implement of husbandry” means a vehicle, with or without motive power, that is

designed and used for agricultural purposes, and includes

(

i) farm machinery,

(ii) a farm wagon,

(iii) a trailer when towed by a farm tractor or when towed unloaded by

any other motor vehicle to or from a farm equipment dealer or

repair facility

or to or from a field or farm, and

(iv) a farm tractor;

Definition of “implement of husbandry” replaced: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006.

“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;

“intercity bus” means a vehicle designed to carry more than 10 passengers and

equipped with washroom facilities to allow extended travel without stopping;

“kingpin” means the pin that couples a semi-trailer to the lower half of a fifth

wheel assembly;

“kingpin setback” means the horizontal distance from the vertical axis through the

centre of the kingpin to the furthest point on the semi-trailer or cargo ahead of the

kingpin;

“length” means

(

i) for a full trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost

point of the cargo-carrying

section of the full trailer or cargo to the

rearmost point of the full trailer or cargo, exclusive of any extension

in distance caused by equipment or machinery at the front that is not

designed or used for carrying cargo or by an aerodynamic device at

the rear,

Subclause (

i) of definition of “length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(ii) for a pony trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the front

foremost point of its drawbar or the foremost point on its cargo to

the rearmost point of the pony trailer or cargo, exclusive of any

extension in the distance caused by an aerodynamic device at the

rear,

Subclause (ii) of definition of “length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(iii) for a semi-trailer, the external longitudinal distance from the front

foremost point of the cargo-carrying

section of the semi-trailer or

cargo to the rearmost point of the semi-trailer or cargo, exclusive of

any extension in distance caused by equipment or machinery at the

front that is not designed or used for carrying cargo or by an

aerodynamic device at the rear, and

Subclause (iii) of definition of “length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(iv) for a truck, the external longitudinal distance from the foremost

point of the truck to the rearmost point of the truck, including cargo,

exclusive of any extension in the distance caused by an

aerodynamic device at the rear;

Subclause (iv) of definition of “length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“lift axle” means an axle fitted with a device operated by the vehicle operator that

may adjust the amount of support provided to the load and may enable the axle to

be removed from contact with the ground;

“liquid bulk products” mean products consisting of unpackaged free-flowing

liquids that are loaded in an approved tanker trailer without being placed in

bottles, bags, boxes, barrels, small tanks or any other similar containers, or hand-stowed, including all of the following:

(

i) water,

(ii) milk,

(iii) petroleum products, including

(

A) heating oil,

(

B) fuel oil,

(

C) gasoline,

(iv) liquid fertilizer,

(

v) liquid chemicals,

(vi) compressed gas, including

(

A) liquid oxygen,

(

B) propane;

Definition of “liquid bulk products” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“load equalization” means the static weight on axle groups does not vary by more

than 1000 kg between adjacent axles;

Definition of “load equalization” amended: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

“model year” means the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model

irrespective of the calender year in which the vehicle was actually produced, as

indicated by the vehicle manufacturer in the vehicle identification number;

“overall height” means the vertical distance between the highest point on the

vehicle or combination of vehicles, including cargo, and the surface of the road;

“overall length” means the longitudinal distance from the foremost point of a

vehicle or a combination of vehicles to the rearmost point of a vehicle or

combination of vehicles, including cargo, exclusive of any extension in the

distance caused by an aerodynamic device at the rear;

Definition of “overall length” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“overall width” means the greatest transverse dimension of a vehicle or

combination of vehicles, including cargo;

“pony trailer” means a vehicle with one axle group close to the centre of its

chassis that carries the preponderance of its weight and load, and that is towed by

a drawbar that is rigidly attached to the structure of the trailer;

“raw forest products” includes saw logs, pulpwood, stud wood, round wood,

veneer wood, wood chips, hog fuel and Christmas trees;

Definition of “raw forest products” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“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, exclusive of any

extension in the distance caused by an aerodynamic device at the rear;

Definition of “rear overhang” amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“self-steering axle” means an axle whose wheels can steer in response to forces

generated between its tires and the road, or through mechanisms and linkages that

operate independently of the driver, regardless of whether the self-steering

mechanism may be rendered inoperative;

“self-steering quad axle” means an axle group composed of a self-steering axle in

front of and pneumatically connected to a tridem axle;

Definition of “self-steering quad axle” added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

“semi-trailer” means a vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in

conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own weight and that of its

own load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle;

“single axle” means 1 or more axles whose centres are included between 2

parallel transverse vertical planes up to but not including 1.2 m apart and that

have the same number and size of tires on each side of the axle(s);

“special permit” means any special endorsement relating to dimensions or weight

on a permit issued pursuant to the Act or on a temporary permit issued pursuant

to the Act;

“steering axle” means an axle whose steering is controlled by the driver of a

vehicle in order to control the direction of travel of the vehicle;

“tandem axle” means an axle group containing 2 consecutive axles that does not

include any liftable or self-steering axles, and that has the same number and size

of tires on each axle;

“tandem equivalent axle” means an axle group of 2 consecutive axles within a

vehicle, one of which is a lowered lift axle, that has the same number and size of

tires on each axle;

“tandem steering axle” means a tandem axle whose axles are both steering axles;

“tire” means that part of a wheel, roller or other contrivance for the moving of

any object upon a highway that comes into direct contact with the surface of the

road;

“tire load rating” means the maximum load that 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;

“tire loading” means the weight transmitted to the road by a tire;

“tolerance” means an axle weight that is permitted by these regulations in

addition to other permitted axle weights;

“track width” means the overall width of an axle across the outside faces of the

tires;

“tractor” means a motor vehicle designed and normally used to pull a semi-trailer,

a semi-trailer and a full trailer or a semi-trailer and another semi-trailer;

“tractor semi-trailer” means a combination of vehicles composed of a tractor and

a semi-trailer;

“tractor wheelbase” means the longitudinal distance from the centre of the

steering axle to the geometric centre of the drive axle;

“trailer” means a semi-trailer, a full trailer or a pony trailer;

“trailer wheelbase” means the longitudinal distance from the centre of

(

i) the kingpin of a semi-trailer,

(ii) the turntable of a full trailer, or

(iii) the hitching device on a pony trailer,

to the trailer turn centre;

“triaxle” means an axle group of 3 or more consecutive axles, 1 of which is a

lowered lift axle, that has the same number and size of tires on each axle;

“tridem axle” means an axle group of 3 consecutive, equally spaced axles within

a vehicle that does not include any liftable or self-steering axles, and that has the

same number and size of tires on each axle;

“tridem equivalent axle” means an axle group that is made up of 3 consecutive,

equally spaced axles within a vehicle and that has

(

i) all lift axles lowered,

(ii) the same number and size of tires on each axle, and

(iii) each of its axles attached to the vehicle by identical pneumatic

suspensions that automatically provide load equalization;

Definition of “tridem equivalent axle” replaced: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006.

“truck” means a motor vehicle, other than a bus,

(

i) that is designed and normally used to carry cargo, and

(ii) that may operate as a single unit or may pull a trailer other than a

semi-trailer;

“truck full trailer” means a combination of vehicles composed of a truck and a

full trailer;

“truck pony trailer” means a combination of vehicles composed of a truck and a

pony trailer;

“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, tractor or

full trailer;

“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;

“vehicle identification number” means a number consisting of arabic numerals,

for identification purposes;

“warning flag” means a square flag of red or orange colour with sides that are at

least 400 mm in length; and

“width of tire” means the width of a tire as customarily measured and rated by

manufacturers of motor vehicles and tires, and stamped on the tire at the time of

manufacture.

Section 2, clause letters removed: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Allowable vehicle configurations

(1) Unless a special permit has been issued pursuant to

Section 11, no person shall

operate or cause to be operated upon a highway, a truck, a tractor, a semi-trailer, a

full trailer, a pony trailer or any combination of these vehicles, or an intercity bus,

either unladen or with load, that is not represented in

Schedule A.

(2) Despite subsection (1), a person may operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway a B-train double with a tridem axle group on the second semi-trailer.

(3) Despite subsection (1), a person may operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway a truck, a tractor, a semi-trailer, a full trailer, a pony trailer or any

combination of these vehicles represented in

Schedule A, either unladen or with

load, with an additional axle provided

(

a) the additional axle is a lift axle;

(

b) the lift axle is not in the lowered position; and

(

c) all other requirements set out in

Schedule A are met.

(4) Unless a special permit has been issued pursuant to

Section 11, no person shall

operate or cause to be operated upon a highway

(

a) an A-train double;

(

b) a B-train double;

(

c) a C-train double;

(

d) a 3 axle pony trailer; or

(

e) a 16.2 m semi-trailer,

that is equipped with a lift axle other than in a tandem equivalent axle group or in

a tridem equivalent axle group.

(5) Despite subsection (4), a person may operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway

(

a) a vehicle described in subsection (4), with an axle group weight and a

gross vehicle weight that does not take into consideration the lift axle, but

conforms to all other requirements as outlined in these regulations;

(

b) a 3 axle pony trailer, model year 2002 and earlier, that is equipped with a

lift axle other than in a tridem equivalent axle group, as long as it

Clause 3(5)(

b) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(

i) conforms to the dimensional limits, axle spreads and interaxle

spacings specified in the 1997 regulations,

(ii) was registered in the Province prior to coming into force of these

regulations, and

(iii) has an axle group weight and a gross vehicle weight that take into

consideration the lift axle; or

(

c) a 16.2 m semi-trailer, model year 2002 and earlier, that is equipped with a

lift axle other than in a tandem equivalent axle group or in a tridem

equivalent axle group, as long as it

Clause 3(5)(

c) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(

i) conforms to all other requirements set out in these regulations;

(ii) was registered in the Province prior to coming into force of these

regulations, and

(iii) has an axle group weight and a gross vehicle weight that take into

consideration the lift axle.

Subclause 3(5)(c)(iii) amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

Dimensions

(1) Unless a special permit has been issued pursuant to

Section 11, or otherwise

specified in this Section, no person shall operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles that has, including any load

thereon,

(

a) an overall width greater than 2.6 m;

(

b) an outside rear-vision mirror extending more than 300 mm on each side of

the

vehicle or combination of vehicles;

(

c) auxiliary equipment or devices that are not designed or used to carry cargo

extending more than 100 mm on each side of the vehicle or combination of

vehicles;

(

d) an overall height greater than 4.15 m;

(

e) an overall length greater than 12.5 m;

(

f) a front overhang greater than 1.0 m;

(

g) a rear overhang greater than 1.0 m, unless red warning flags are affixed to

the end of the cargo; and

(

h) a rear overhang greater than 2.0 m.

(2) Unless a special permit has been issued pursuant to

Section 11, or otherwise

specified in this Section, no person shall operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles set out in

Schedule A having axle

spreads or interaxle spacings other than those set out in

Schedule A, and,

including any load thereon, having dimensions that exceed the maximum

dimension limits or are less than the minimum dimension limits set out in

Schedule A.

Interaxle spacing requirements

(3) Subject to subsection 7(2), a person may operate or cause to be operated upon a

highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles set out in

Schedule A, except a

truck with a single steering axle and a tractor, that does not meet the minimum

interaxle spacing requirements set out in

Schedule A, if the vehicle or

combination of vehicles conforms to all other dimensional limits set out in

Schedule A.

Subsection 4(3) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Passenger vehicles

(4) For a passenger vehicle, no load shall extend beyond the line of the fenders on the

left side of the vehicle or extend more than 150 mm beyond the line of the fender

on the right side thereof.

Farm vehicles

(5) An implement of husbandry temporarily propelled or moved upon a highway is

exempt from the dimensional limits set out in this Section.

Subsection 4(5) amended: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006.

(6) Despite subsection (5), no person shall propel or move upon a highway an

implement of husbandry exceeding 2.6 m in overall width, unless it is equipped

with

(

a) a slow-moving vehicle sign, as prescribed by the regulations respecting

slow-moving vehicle identification made under the Act,

(

b) fluorescent flags or flashing lights mounted at the extremities of the

implement of husbandry and visible for a distance of 300 m; and

(

c) an amber revolving or strobe warning light visible in all directions for a

distance of 300 m.

Subsection 4(6) replaced: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(6A) Despite clause (6)(c), if an implement of husbandry exceeding 2.6 m in width

does not have motive power, the motor vehicle moving the implement of

husbandry, not the implement of husbandry, must be equipped with an amber

revolving or strobe warning light visible in all directions for a distance of 300 m.

Subsection 4(6A) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(6B) In addition to the requirements in subsections (6) and (6A), if any portion of an

implement of husbandry extends over the centre line of the highway and the

implement of husbandry exceeds 4.27 m in overall width, it must not be propelled

or moved on a highway unless it is preceded by a pilot vehicle equipped with

(

a) a D-sign, as prescribed by the Department of Transportation and

Infrastructure Renewal, mounted in the front, and

(

b) an amber revolving or strobe warning light mounted on top and visible in

all directions for a distance of 300 m.

Subsection 4(6B) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Snow clearing equipment

(7) A person may operate or cause to be operated on a highway snow clearing

equipment that has an overall width greater than 2.6 m, an overall height greater

than 4.15 m and an overall length greater than 12.5 m.

Road building machinery

(8) Road building machinery operating within a construction area is exempt from the

dimensional limits set out in this Section.

Subsections 4(9)-(13) repealed: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Weight limits

(1) Unless a special permit has been issued pursuant to

Section 11, or otherwise

specified in this

Section or

Section 7, no person shall operate or cause to be

operated upon a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles, either unladen or

with load, and equipped with pneumatic tires, having

Subsection 5(1) amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

(

a) a weight in excess of the weight represented upon the permit issued in

respect of a vehicle or combination of vehicles by the jurisdiction;

(

b) an axle weight in excess of the manufacturer’s gross axle weight rating;

(

c) an axle weight in excess of the lesser of

(

i) the sum of the tire load ratings of all tires installed on the wheels of

any axle,

(ii) the sum of 10 kg per mm of tire width of all tires installed on the

wheel of an axle for tires in excess of 150 mm in width, and

(iii) the following weights, as applicable:

(A) 9100 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 4 tires,

(B) 9100 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 2 tires that is a

steering axle,

than a steering axle,

(D) 7700 kg, in the case of an axle equipped with 2 tires, other

than a steering axle, that has tire widths of 445 mm or greater

and is installed on a vehicle that is operated on a Maximum

Weight Road listed in

Schedule “C” to the Road List

Regulations made under the Act;

Paragraph 5(1)(c)(iii)(

D) amended: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Clause 5(1)(

c) replaced: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007.

(

d) a weight in excess of the maximum axle weight limits specified in

Schedule A for an axle group;

(

e) a static weight on any axle of an axle group that is 1000 kg greater or less

than the weight of an adjacent axle in the same axle group;

Clause 5(

e) amended: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

(

f) a weight in excess of 4500 kg on any axle of an assembly of 2 or more

consecutive axles that is not an axle group;

(

g) a gross vehicle weight in excess of the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight

rating; or

Clause 5(1)(

g) amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

(

h) a gross vehicle weight in excess of the maximum gross vehicle weight

limits specified in

Schedule A for a specified vehicle configuration and for

a specified class of highways.

(2) No person shall move or cause to be moved over or upon a highway a vehicle or

object on wheels, rollers or otherwise, other than a motor vehicle, having a

weight in excess of 9100 kg.

(3) No person shall operate or cause to be operated upon a highway a vehicle, either

unladen or with load, and equipped with solid rubber tires, having a weight in

excess of the weight in kilograms represented upon the permit issued in respect of

the vehicle or having an axle weight in excess of 75% of the vehicle weight that

would otherwise apply to the vehicle.

(4) No person shall operate or cause to be operated upon any highway a vehicle,

either unladen or with load, having a wheel weight in excess of 55% of the

weight prescribed for any axle upon which the wheel is mounted.

Registered weights

(1) Except as otherwise permitted in these regulations, the axle weights to be used by

the Registry of Motor Vehicles for calculating the maximum registered weight

and issuing a permit for a vehicle or combination of vehicles set out in

Schedule A are the axle weight limits set out in

Schedule A.

Subsection 6(1) amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

(2) The maximum gross vehicle weight set out in

Schedule A shall be the maximum

weight for which a vehicle or combination of vehicles described therein may be

registered.

(3) The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall calculate the maximum registered weight of

a truck or an intercity bus using a steering axle weight of 5500 kg unless the

owner of the truck or the intercity bus has provided the Registry of Motor

Vehicles with a certificate respecting the gross axle weight rating of the steering

axle and such other information as may be required by the Registry of Motor

Vehicles to determine a safe registered weight.

(4) The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall calculate the maximum registered weight of

a tractor using a steering axle weight of 5500 kg.

Original subsection 6(4) renumbered as subsection (6), subsection 6(4) added: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg.

140/2002.

Subsection 6(5) repealed: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(6) Despite any other provision of these regulations, if a vehicle registered under the

laws of another province or state may be legally operated within the Province

without being registered in the Province, no person shall operate the vehicle

within the Province with a weight in excess of the maximum axle and gross

vehicle weights set out in

Schedule A for a similar vehicle registered within the

Province.

Original subsection 6(4) renumbered (6): O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

Other weight limits

(1) A person may operate or cause to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or

combination of vehicles set out in

Schedule A with a maximum single steering

axle weight of 9100 kg, but with no increase in the maximum gross vehicle

weight provided evidence is available to ensure the load carrying capacity of the

steering axle and all other components is not exceeded.

(2) The maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles set

out in

Schedule A that does not conform to minimum interaxle spacings

requirements shall be reduced by 1000 kg for each 0.5 m, or part thereof, shortfall

in the minimum required interaxle spacing.

(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to a pony trailer, model year 2002 and earlier, if the

weight of the axle group of the pony trailer does not exceed the maximum weight

limits set out in

Schedule A-2.

Subsection 7(2A) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; replaced: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

(2B) Subsection (2) does not apply to a semi-trailer, model year 2002 and earlier, if

(

a) the weight of the axle group of the semi-trailer does not exceed the

maximum weight limits set out in

Schedule A-3; or

Clause 7(2B)(

a) replaced: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

(

b) the semi-trailer meets the wheelbase requirement as set out in

Schedule A.

Subsection 7(2B) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(3) The determination of an axle group weight and a gross vehicle weight shall not

take into consideration a lift axle, other than as part of a tandem equivalent axle

group or a tridem equivalent axle group, unless permitted by these regulations.

Subsection 7(3) replaced: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(4) Despite clauses 5(1)(

d) and (h), a person may operate or cause to be operated on a

highway, for or on behalf of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Renewal or a municipality, a snow clearing or ice control vehicle that exceeds the

maximum axle weight limits and the maximum gross vehicle weight limits as

specified in

Schedule A, if the axle and gross vehicle weights do not exceed

(

a) the manufacturer’s axle weight ratings,

(

b) the manufacturer’s tire load ratings, and

(

c) the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight ratings.

Subsection 7(4) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Tolerance

(1) No tolerances shall be allowed for the weights determined in accordance with

Sections 5, 6 and 7.

Subsection 8(1) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

(2) If the axle weight exceeds the axle weight limit determined in accordance with

Sections 5, 6 and 7, the charge and penalty shall be based on the weight that is in

excess of the axle weight limit.

(3) If the vehicle weight exceeds the weight represented on the permit issued in

respect of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, the charge and penalty shall be

based on the weight that is in excess of the weight represented on the permit

issued by the jurisdiction having authority to do so.

Subsection 8(4) repealed: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Class of highway weights

(1) The classes of highways upon which a vehicle or combination of vehicles may be

operated at the specified maximum gross vehicle weights set out in

Schedule A

are

(

a) maximum weight roads, as listed in

Schedule C to the Road List

Regulations made under the Act;

Clause 9(1)(

a) amended: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

(

b) intermediate weight roads, as listed in

Schedule D to the Road List

Regulations made under the Act; and

Clause 9(1)(

b) amended: O.I.C. 2009-52, N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

(ba) B-train routes, listed in

Schedule B to the Road List Regulations made

under the Act;

Clause 9(1)(ba) added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; amended: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

(

c) all other highways.

(2) Despite this Section, the Department may determine and fix a lesser maximum

load that may be carried over any bridge or

section of highway and may erect and

maintain signs giving notice of the lesser maximum load.

(3) Where signs have been erected and maintained pursuant to subsection (2), no

person shall drive or move or cause to be driven or moved over the bridge or

section of the highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles having a weight,

unladen or with load, in excess of the maximum load stated on the sign.

Vehicle permits

(1) If a permit has been issued in respect of 1 vehicle of a combination of vehicles

but not in respect of the other vehicle of the combination of vehicles that is

required to be registered under the Act, no person shall operate or cause to be

operated the combination of vehicles upon a highway when the combination of

vehicles has a weight, either unladen or with load, in excess of the weight

represented on the permit issued in respect of the vehicle of the combination for

which a permit has been issued, except as provided in

Section 3 of the regulations

respecting special permits and fees respecting self-propelled machinery,

equipment or tractor used for agricultural purposes (Order in Council 72-533,

N.S. Reg. 35/72) made under the Act.

(2) No person shall operate or cause to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or

combination of vehicles that is required to be registered under the Act, in respect

of which no permit has been issued, having a weight, either unladen or with load,

in excess of 1500 kg.

Special permits

(1) The Registry of Motor Vehicles may issue a special permit authorizing any

person to operate or move a vehicle, combination of vehicles, object or structure

(

a) of any dimension, or with its load placed in any manner; or

(

b) that exceeds the maximum weight specified in these regulations or does

not meet the specifications of

Schedule A for maximum axle weight or

maximum gross vehicle weight; or

(

c) that is not represented in

Schedule A.

(2) A special permit issued in respect of a vehicle or combination of vehicles may

specify the maximum axle weights of any or all axles or of a combination of

axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles either in addition to or in lieu of

specifying the total maximum gross vehicle weight of the vehicle or combination

of vehicles.

(3) Application for a special permit may be made by telephone, telegram, facsimile

or electronic mail, or in writing, and shall state the dimensions, estimated

maximum axles weight and maximum gross vehicle weight, the highways or

parts of highways over which the vehicle, object or structure is to be operated or

moved and any other information the Registry of Motor Vehicles may require.

(4) A special permit may be in respect of one operation or movement of the vehicle,

combination of vehicles, object or structure, or may be for operations or

movements for any limited period of time or during any season of the year.

(5) A special permit shall be carried in the vehicle, combination of vehicles, object or

structure to which it refers and shall be produced at the request of any peace

officer.

(6) Despite the issuance of a special permit, a person who operates or causes to

operate a vehicle, combination of vehicles, object or structure on or over a

highway shall be liable for any damage thereby caused to that highway.

(7) A permit issued pursuant to this

Section may be issued subject to conditions

determined by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

(8) The Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations may revoke any

special permit where, in the opinion of the Minister a condition under which the

permit was issued has not been complied with, or where the vehicle referred to in

the permit has not been operated in compliance with the Act or regulations.

[Note: Effective June 3, 2019, the reference to the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

should be read as a reference to the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services in accordance

with Order in Council 2019-149 under the Public Service Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 376.]

(9) No person shall operate or cause to be operated upon a highway a vehicle or

combination of vehicles for which a special permit has been issued under this

Section that does not conform to the dimensions, weights, terms or conditions

prescribed in the special permit.

(10) Despite subsections (1) to (9), if a vehicle or combination of vehicles is not

registered for the maximum weight permitted by these regulations, the Registry

of Motor Vehicles shall not issue a special permit under this Section.

Operation of vehicle in designated highway construction area

12 These regulations do not apply to the operation of a vehicle upon a highway or a

portion of a highway that has been designated by the Minister of Transportation and

Public Works for purposes incidental to the construction of a highway

(

a) if the maximum weight allowed for the vehicle pursuant to the Act and the

regulations is shown on the permit; and

(

b) if the vehicle is carrying gravel, sand, stone, asphalt, cement, paving

material or other material used in highway construction.

Truck prohibition

(1) No person shall operate or cause to be operated a truck, with or without a trailer,

or a truck tractor, with or without a trailer, with a registered gross vehicle weight

greater than 3000 kg on Trunk 4 from Exit 7 of Highway 104 at Thomson Station

through to Exit 11 of Highway 104 at Glenholme, or the reverse, except when

making a local delivery.

(2) Any person who violates subsection 13(1) is guilty of an offence and liable on

summary conviction to the penalties provided for a category F offence in the

Summary Proceedings Act .

Subsection 13(2) replaced: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Section 13 replaced: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006.

Penalties

(1) Any person who operates or causes to be operated any of the following

combinations of vehicles with any load thereon on the specified highways is

guilty of an offence and liable on

summary conviction to the penalties provided

for a category F offence in the

Summary Proceedings Act :

Subsection 14(1) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

(

a) an A-train double on any highway other than a maximum weight road;

(

b) a B-train double on any highway other than a B-train route or a maximum

weight road;

(

c) a C-train double on any highway other than a maximum weight road.

(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of these regulations for which no

other penalty is provided is guilty of an offence and liable on

summary

conviction to the penalties provided for a category B offence in the

Summary

Proceedings Act .

Subsection 14(2) amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Section 14 added: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006.

Note: Effective October 23, 2007, references to the Minister of Transportation and Public Works

throughout these regulations should be read as references to the Minister of Transportation and

Infrastructure Renewal in accordance with Order in Council 2007-553, under the Public Service Act ,

R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 376.

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Schedule A: Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits

Part 1 - Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits

Part 2 - Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits by Configuration

Note:The footnotes in this

Schedule apply to the corresponding footnote numbers in

the

Section that immediately precedes the footnotes.

Note amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002.

Part 1—Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits

A. General Dimensional Limits

Dimension

Limit

Overall Height Limit

Maximum 4.15 m 4

Overall Width Limit

Maximum 2.6 m 1,2,5

Overall Length Limits

Tractor Semi-Trailer

A or C Train Double

B Train Double

Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Maximum 23 m 3,6

Maximum 25 m

Maximum 27.5 m

Maximum 23 m

Box Length Limit

A, B or C Train Double

Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Maximum 20.0 m

Trailer Length Limits

Semi-trailer

Full Trailer

Pony Trailer

Maximum 16.2 m

Maximum 12.5 m

1 An outside rear-vision mirror may extend up to 300 mm on each side of a vehicle or combination of

vehicles.

2 Auxiliary equipment or devices not designed or used to carry cargo may extend up to 100 mm on each side

of a vehicle or combination of vehicles.

3 A tractor semi-trailer while being used to transport poles, pipe or material that cannot be dismembered shall

have a maximum overall length limit of 25 m.

4 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have an overall height exceeding

4.15 m when not loaded, and 4.30 m when loaded. The driver must ensure there is a safe clearance under

any physical overpass, including structures and utility lines.

5 The load of a tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier that overhangs the front or rear

of the tractor semi-trailer must not have an overall width that exceeds 2.1 m.

6 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have an overall length exceeding

23 m when not loaded and 25 m when loaded.

Schedule A,

Part 1,

Section A replaced: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

B. Dimensional Controls - Wheelbases, Interaxle Spacings, Overhangs, Setback and

Track Width

Dimension

Limit

Tractor Wheelbase

Maximum 6.2 m 6

Trailer Wheelbase

Semi-trailer

Full Trailer

Pony Trailer

Min 6.25 m/Max 12.5 m

Minimum 6.25 m

Effective Rear Overhang

Straight Truck

Semi-trailer

Full Trailer

Pony Trailer

Maximum 4.0 m

Maximum 35% of wheelbase 7

Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Maximum 4.0 m

Rear Overhang 1

Maximum 2.0 m 8

Front Overhang 2

Maximum 1.0 m

Kingpin Setback (Semi-trailer)

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Track Width

Semi-trailer, Full Trailer or Pony Trailer

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m 5

Minimum Interaxle Spacing Requirements 3

Single Axle to Single Axle 4

Single Axle to Tandem axle 4

Single Axle to Tridem Axle

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Minimum 5.0 m

Minimum 5.5 m

1 Cargo may overhang the rear, if the overall length and effective rear overhang limits are respected. Red

warning flags are required on the rear of the cargo when the rear overhang exceeds 1.0 m.

2 Cargo may overhang the front, if the overall length limit for the vehicle or vehicle combination is not

exceeded, and in the case of a semi-trailer, the cargo does not extend beyond a 2.0 m radius about the

kingpin.

3 A vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not comply with the minimum interaxle spacing

requirements, but that complies with all other dimensional limits, will be subject to a reduction in the

maximum gross vehicle weight limit of 1000 kg for each 0.5 m shortfall, or part thereof, in required

interaxle spacing.

4 The minimum interaxle spacing requirement must always be met by a truck and a tractor.

5 For a semi-trailer, a full trailer and a pony trailer retrofitted with single tires equal to or greater than 445 mm

in width, the minimum track width is 2.3 m.

6 A tractor wheelbase can be up to a maximum of 7.2 m, if the wheelbase of the semi-trailer is not greater

than the wheelbase as set out in

Schedule A-1.

7 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have a rear overhang that exceeds

35% of the wheelbase when not loaded and 42% of the wheelbase when loaded.

8 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have a rear overhang that exceeds

1.2 m.

Schedule A,

Part 1,

Section B amended: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

C. Axle Weight Limits

Axle Type

Application

Spread Range

Weight Limit

Maximum Axle Weights for Maximum Weight Roads

Single Steering

Straight Truck

Intercity Bus

Tractor

N/A

8000 kg 1

7250 kg 1

5500 kg 1

Tandem Steering 2

Straight Truck

1.2 m to 1.85 m

16 000 kg

Tandem (single tires <445

mm ) (including tandem

equivalent axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg

Tandem (single tires = or

>445 mm) (including tandem

equivalent axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

15 400 kg

Tandem (single tires < 445

mm and dual tires) (including

tandem equivalent axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

15 000 kg

15000 kg

Tandem (single tires = or

>445 mm and dual tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

16 700 kg

Tandem (dual tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg

Tridem (single tires < 445

mm) (including tridem

equivalent axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

12 000 kg

18 000 kg

12 000 kg 11

Tridem (single tires

= or >445 mm) (including

tridem equivalent axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

15 400 kg

21 000 kg

23 100 kg

15 400 kg 14

Tridem (lead axle with single

tires < 445 mm and 2 axles

with duals) (including tridem

equivalent axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

20 000 kg

22 000 kg

23 324 kg

18 000 kg 15

Tridem (lead axle with single

tires = or > 445 mm and 2

axles with duals) (including

tridem equivalent axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

23 700 kg

25 034 kg

18 000 kg 17

Tridem (dual tires)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

24 000 kg

26 000 kg

18 000 kg 6

Triaxle (single tires < 445

mm)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg 11

Triaxle (single tires = or >

445 mm)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

15 400 kg 4

15 400 kg 14

Triaxle (lead axle with single

tires < 445 mm and 2 axles

with duals)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg 12

18 000 kg 13

18 000 kg 15

Triaxle (lead axle with single

tires = or > 445 mm and 2

axles with duals)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg 4

18 000 kg 16

18 000 kg 17

Triaxle (dual tires)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

18 000 kg

18 000 kg 4

18 000 kg 5

18 000 kg 6

Maximum Axle Weights for Intermediate Weight Roads

Single Steering

Straight Truck

Intercity Bus

Tractor

N/A

8000 kg 1

7250 kg 1

5500 kg 1

Tandem Steering 2

Straight Truck

1.2 m to 1.85 m

16 000 kg

Tandem (single tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg

Tandem (single tires and dual

tires) (including tandem

equivalent axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

15 000 kg

Tandem (dual tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg

Tridem (single tires)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

12 000 kg

18 000 kg

12 000 kg 11

Tridem (lead axle with single

tires and 2 axles with duals)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

20 000 kg

22 000 kg

18 000 kg 13

Tridem (dual tires)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

24 000 kg

26 000 kg

18 000 kg 5

Triaxle (single tires)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg 11

Triaxle (lead axle with single

tires and 2 axles with duals)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg 12

18 000 kg 13

18 000 kg 15

Maximum Axle Weights for All Other Highways

Single Steering

Straight Truck

Intercity Bus

Tractor

N/A

8000 kg 1

7250 kg 1

5500 kg 1

Tandem Steering 2

Straight Truck

1.2 m to 1.85 m

16 000 kg

Tandem (single tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg

Tandem (single tires and dual

tires) (including tandem

equivalent axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

15 000 kg

Tandem (dual tires)

(including tandem equivalent

axle)

Straight Truck,

Tractor, Trailer,

and Semi-trailer

less than 1.2 m

1.2 m to 1.85 m

greater than 1.85 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg

Tridem (single tires)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

12 000 kg

Tridem (lead axle with single

tires and 2 axles with duals)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

Tridem (dual tires)

(including tridem equivalent

axle)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 3.7 m

greater than 3.7 m

18 000 kg

Triaxle (single tires)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

12 000 kg

Triaxle (lead axle with single

tires and 2 axles with duals)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

9100 kg

18 000 kg

Triaxle (dual tires)

Semi-trailer

less than 2.4 m

2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

3.6 m to 4.9 m

18 000 kg

1 Steering axle loads can be as a high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the load carrying

capacity of the axles, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does not exceed 10

kg/mm of tire width; however, no increase in the specified maximum gross vehicle weight limit for the

configuration will be permitted with higher steering axle loads.

2 Both axles in a tandem steering axle must be actively controlled by the driver; passive or self-steering axles

are not permitted.

4 This weight limit is increased to 21 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

5 This weight limit is increased to 24 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

6 This weight limit is increased to 26 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

11 This weight limit is increased to 18 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

12 This weight limit is increased to 20 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

13 This weight limit is increased to 22 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

14 This weight limit is increased to 23 100 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

15 This weight limit is increased to 23 324 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

16 This weight limit is increased to 23 700 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

17 This weight limit is increased to 25 034 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

Schedule A,

Part 1,

Section C replaced: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; amended: O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

D. Other Weight Related Limits

Axle Groups - Load

Equalization

Maximum 1000 kg greater or less than the static

weight of an adjacent axle in the same tandem,

tridem, tandem equivalent or tridem equivalent

axle group

Tire Loading

- per mm of tire width

- per tire (except steering axles)

Maximum 10 kg/mm

Maximum 3000 kg

Schedule A,

Part 1,

Section D amended: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

E. Weight Related Tolerances

There shall be no automatically applied tolerances associated with axle or vehicle

weight limits.

Schedule A,

Part 1,

Section E amended: O.I.C. 2006-547, N.S. Reg. 228/2006; O.I.C. 2010-5,

N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Part 2—Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits by Configuration

Category 1: Tractor Semi-trailer

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m 1, 2

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m 3

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m 4

Tractor

Wheelbase

Maximum 6.2 m 5

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Semi-trailer

Length

Maximum 16.2 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.5 m 6

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 35% of wheelbase 7

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum > 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m

Triaxle axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 4.8 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Interaxle Spacing

Single Axle to Single, Tandem, or Tridem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle

Minimum 5.5 m

1 A tractor semi-trailer while being used to transport poles, pipe or material that cannot be dismembered must

not exceed a length of 25 m.

2 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not exceed a length of 23 m when not

loaded and 25 m when loaded.

3 The load of a tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier that overhangs the front or rear

of the tractor semi-trailer must not have an overall width that exceeds 2.1 m.

4 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have an overall height that

exceeds 4.15 m when not loaded and 4.30 m when loaded. The driver must ensure there is a safe clearance

under any physical overpass, including structures and utility lines.

5 A tractor wheelbase can be up to a maximum of 7.2 m, if the wheelbase of the semi-trailer is not greater

than the wheelbase as set out in

Schedule A-1.

6 The minimum wheelbase for a semi-trailer, model year 2002 or earlier, is 3.75 m.

7 A tractor semi-trailer designed and being used as an auto carrier must not have a rear overhang that exceeds

35% of the wheelbase when not loaded and 42% of the wheelbase when loaded.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 1,

Section 1 replaced: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 1: Tractor Semi-trailer

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles

equipped with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or

combination of vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual

tires is the sum of the maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight

and Dimension Limits for the particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and

dual tires for a specified class of highway. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the

maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped, except for the

steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Axle spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Tridem Axle (including tridem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

Maximum 21 000 kg

Axle spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

Maximum 24 000 kg

Axle spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 26 000 kg

Axle spread greater than 3. 7 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 4

Triaxle Axle

Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 2

Axle spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 3

Axle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 4

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits 18 :

Maximum Weight Roads

Three axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four axles–with tandem spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Four axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five axles–with tandem spreads 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 35 600 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 38 600 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 40 600 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9,11

Five axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10,12

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10,13

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10,14

Six axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 44 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 47 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 49 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9,16

Six axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 5

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 6

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 7

Intermediate Weight Roads

Three axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four axles–with tandem spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Four axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five axles–with tandem spreads 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 35 600 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 38 600 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 38 600 kg 8

Five axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9,15

Five axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Six axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 44 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 47 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 49 500 kg

Six axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9,16

Six axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

All Other Highways

Three axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four axles–with tandem spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Four axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five axles–with tandem spreads 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with semi-trailer tandem spread > 1.85 m

Maximum 41 500 kg

Five axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9

Five axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9

Five axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 9

Five axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Five axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 32 600 kg 10

Six axles–with tridem spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9

Six axles–with tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9

Six axles–with tridem spread > 3.7 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 9

Six axles–with triaxle spread 2.4 m to < 3.0 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.0 m to < 3.6 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

Six axles–with triaxle spread 3.6 m to 4.9 m

Maximum 41 500 kg 10

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load-carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 5500 kg.

2 This weight limit is 21 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

3 This weight limit is 24 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

4 This weight limit is 26 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

5 This weight limit is 44 500 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

6 This weight limit is 47 500 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 and earlier.

7 This weight limit is 49 500 kg for a semi-trailer model year 2002 or earlier.

8 The maximum tridem axle weight is 24 000 kg.

9 The maximum tridem axle weight is 18 000 kg.

10 The maximum triaxle weight is 18 000 kg.

11 This weight limit is 40 600 kg and the maximum tridem axle weight is 26 000 kg for a semi-trailer model

year 2002 and earlier.

12 This weight limit is 35 600 kg and the maximum triaxle weight is 21 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year

2002 and earlier.

13 This weight limit is 38 600 kg and the maximum triaxle weight is 24 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year

2002 and earlier.

14 This weight limit is 40 600 kg and the maximum triaxle weight is 26 000 kg for a semi-trailer model year

2002 and earlier.

15 This weight limit is 38 600 kg and the maximum tridem axle weight is 24 000 kg for a semi-trailer model

year 2002 and earlier.

16 This weight limit is 49 500 kg and the maximum triaxle weight is 26 000 kg for a semi-trailer model 2002

and earlier.

Footnote 17 repealed: O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

18 The maximum axle weight on Maximum Weight Roads, Intermediate Weight Roads and B-train Routes for

a semi-trailer, model year 2002 and earlier, with a wheelbase less than 6.25 m but at least 3.75 m, shall be

reduced by the weight as set out in

Schedule A-3.

Footnote 18 amended: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 1,

Section 2 replaced: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; amended: O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 1A: Tridem Drive Tractor Semi-trailer

Section 1- Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23.5 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Tractor:

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 6.8 m

Tridem drive axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 2.8 m

Semi-trailer:

Length

Maximum 16.2 m

Wheelbase single, tandem or tridem

Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.0 m

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Interaxle Spacings:

Single axle to tridem axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem axle to tridem axle

Minimum 5.5 m

Tridem axle to tridem axle

Minimum 6.0 m

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 1A,

Section 1 added: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Category 1A: Tridem Drive Tractor Semi-trailer

Section 2: Weight Limits

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 7300 kg

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle

Axle spread 1.2 m - 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Tridem Axle

Tractor drive axle 2.4 m to 2.8 m

Maximum 21 000 kg

Semi-trailer axle spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

Maximum 21 000 kg

Semi-trailer axle spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

Maximum 24 000 kg

Semi-trailer axle spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 26 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Single axle Semi-trailer

Maximum 37 400 kg

Tandem semi-trailer

Maximum 46 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

spread

Maximum 49 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

spread

Maximum 52 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.6 m to 3.7 m spread

Maximum 54 300 kg

Schedule B Weight Roads

Single axle semi-trailer

Maximum 37 400 kg

Tandem semi-trailer

Maximum 46 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

spread

Maximum 49 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

spread

Maximum 52 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.6 m to 3.7 m spread

Maximum 54 300 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Single axle semi-trailer

Maximum 37 400 kg

Tandem semi-trailer

Maximum 46 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

spread

Maximum 49 300 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m spread

Maximum 49 500 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.6 m to 3.7 m spread

Maximum 49 500 kg

All other Highways

Single axle semi-trailer

Maximum 37 400 kg

Tandem semi-trailer

Maximum 41 500 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

spread

Maximum 41 500 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

spread

Maximum 41 500 kg

Tridem semi-trailer 3.6 m to 3.7 m spread

Maximum 41 500 kg

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 1A,

Section 2 added: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Category 2: A Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 25 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20 m

Tractor

Wheelbase

Maximum 6.2 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Lead Semi-trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Hitch offset

Maximum 1.8 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Second Semi-trailer or Full Trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Dimension “A”

(from the centre of last axle on the lead semi-trailer

to the centre of the first axle on the converter dolly

or second trailer)

Not Controlled

Category 2: A Train Double

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent

axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Weight Limitation 1:

Sum of axle weights of lead semi-trailer plus

weight of converter dolly axle

If Dimension “A” is less than 3 metres, the weight

of the axle(

s) on the lead semi-trailer plus the

weight of the converter dolly axle(

s) is limited to a

maximum of 18 000 kg for a 2 axle group or a

maximum of 24 000 kg for a 3 axle group.

Weight Limitation 2:

Sum of axle weights of full trailer or second

semi-trailer

The weight of the second trailer must not exceed

the weight of the tractor drive axle(

s) plus the

weight of the axle(

s) on the first semi-trailer.

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Five axles

Maximum 41 900 kg

Six axles

Maximum 50 800 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 53 500 kg

Eight axles

Maximum 53 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Not allowed with any load thereon

All Other Highways

Not allowed with any load thereon

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 5500 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 2,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 3: B Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 27.5 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20.0 m

Tractor

Wheelbase

Maximum 6.8 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Lead Semi-trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.1 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Fifth wheel position

No more than 0.3 m behind the centre of

the rearmost axle on the semi-trailer

Second Semi-trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.1 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Sum of Semi-trailer Wheelbases

Tractor wheelbase 6.2 m or less

Maximum 17.00 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.2 m to 6.3 m

Maximum 16.53 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.3 m to 6.4 m

Maximum 16.44 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.4 m to 6.5 m

Maximum 16.36 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.5 m to 6.6 m

Maximum 16.27 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.6 m to 6.7 m

Maximum 16.19 m

Tractor wheelbase >6.7 m to 6.8 m

Maximum 16.10 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single axle to single or tandem axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem axle to tandem axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Tandem axle to tridem axle

Minimum 5.5 m

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 3,

Section 1 table replaced: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 3,

Section 1 replaced: O.I.C. 2005-583, N.S. Reg. 234/2005.

Category 3: B Train Double

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Tridem Axle

Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m

Maximum 21 000 kg

Axle spread 3.0 m to 3.1 m

Maximum 24 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Four axles

Maximum 32 800 kg

Five axles

Maximum 41 700 kg

Six axles

Maximum 50 600 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 59 500 kg

Eight axles

Maximum 62 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Not allowed 2 with any load thereon

All Other Highways

Not allowed with any load thereon

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 5500 kg.

2 For roads listed in

Schedule B to the Road List Regulations made under the Act, the maximum weight is 32

800 kg for 4 axles, 41 700 kg for 5 axles, 50 600 for 6 axles, 59 500 kg for 7 axles, and 62 500 kg for 8

axles.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 3,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011; O.I.C. 2013-164,

N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 4: C Train Double

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 25 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20.0 m

Tractor

Wheelbase

Maximum 6.2 m

Tandem Axle Spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Lead Semi-trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Kingpin setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Hitch offset

Maximum 1.8 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Second Semi-trailer or Full Trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

C Dolly Drawbar Length

Maximum 2.0 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Dimension “A”

(from the centre of last axle on the lead semi-trailer to

centre of the first axle on the converter dolly or second

trailer)

Not Controlled

Category 4: C Train Double

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Weight Limitation 1:

Sum of axle weights of lead semi-trailer plus weight

of converter dolly axle

If Dimension “A” is less than 3 metres, the

weight of the axle(

s) on the lead semi-trailer

plus the weight of the converter dolly axle(

s) is limited to a maximum of 18 000 kg for a

2 axle group or a maximum of 24 000 kg for

a 3 axle group.

Weight Limitation 2:

Sum of axle weights of full trailer or second semi-trailer

The weight of the second trailer must not

exceed the weight of the tractor drive axle(

s) plus the weight of the axle(

s) on the first

semi-trailer.

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Five axles

Maximum 41 900 kg

Six axles

Maximum 50 800 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 55 600 kg

Eight axles

Maximum 58 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Not allowed with any load thereon

All Other Highways

Not allowed with any load thereon

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 5500 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 4,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 5: Straight Truck

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Not Controlled

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem Axle Spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m 1

Effective Rear Overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.65 m

1 Maximum tandem steering axle spread is 2.2 m.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 5,

Section 1 amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 5: Straight Truck

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle - single axle, single tires

Maximum 8000 kg 1

- tandem axle, single tires

Maximum 16 000 kg

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Two axles

Maximum 17 100 kg

Three axles

Maximum 26 000 kg

Four axles

Maximum 34 000 kg 2

Intermediate Weight Roads

Two axles

Maximum 17 100 kg

Three axles

Maximum 26 000 kg

Four axles

Maximum 34 000 kg 2

All Other Highways

Two axles

Maximum 17 100 kg

Three axles

Maximum 26 000 kg

Four axles

Maximum 34 000 kg 2

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 8000 kg for a single steering axle straight truck.

2 This weight limit is decreased in accordance with subsection 7(2) for a tandem steering axle truck that does

not meet the interaxle spacing limit of 3.65 m.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 5,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 6: Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20 m

Truck

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Hitch offset 1

Maximum 1.8 m

Pony Trailer 1

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle

Minimum 5.5 m

1 Dimension limits not applicable to pony trailers with gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10 000 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 6,

Section 1 amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2011-255,

N.S. Reg. 232/2011; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 6: Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHTS

LIMITS

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 8000 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 2

Tridem Axle

Axle spread 2.4 m - 3.7 m

Maximum 21 000 kg 2

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Three axles

Maximum 26 200 kg

Four axles

Maximum 35 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 44 000 kg

Six axles

Maximum 47 000 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Three axles

Maximum 26 200 kg

Four axles

Maximum 35 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 44 000 kg

Six axles

Maximum 47 000 kg

All Other Highways

Three axles

Maximum 26 200 kg

Four axles

Maximum 35 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

Six axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 8000 kg.

2 The maximum axle weights of 2-axle and 3-axle pony trailers that are model year 2002 and earlier with a

wheelbase less than 6.25 m are as set out in

Schedule A-2.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 6,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Category 7: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20 m

Truck

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem steering axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 2.2 m

Tandem drive axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Hitch offset 1

Maximum 1.8 m

Pony Trailer 1

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Tridem axle spread

Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Interaxle Spacings

Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Drive Axle

Minimum 3.65 m

Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle

Minimum 5.5 m

1 Dimension limits not applicable to pony trailers with gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10 000 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 7,

Section 1 amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; erratum in O.I.C.

2010-5 corrected by O.I.C. 2010-117, N.S. Reg. 47/2010; amended: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011;

O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 7: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Pony Trailer Combination

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHTS

LIMITS

Axle Weight Limits:

Truck

Tandem Steering Axle: spread 1.2 m to 2.2 m

Maximum 16 000 kg

Tandem Drive Axle: spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Trailer

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle: spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg 1

Tridem Axle: spread 2.4 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 21 000 kg 1

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Five axles

Maximum 43 100 kg 4

Six axles

Maximum 50 000 kg 4

Seven axles

Maximum 53 500 kg 4

Intermediate Weight Roads

Five axles

Maximum 43 100 kg 4

Six axles

Maximum 49 500 kg 4

Seven axles

Maximum 49 500 kg 4

All Other Highways

Five axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 4

Six axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 4

Seven axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 4

1 The maximum axle weights of 2-axle and 3-axle pony trailers that are model 2002 and earlier with a

wheelbase less than 6.25 m are as set out in

Schedule A-2.

4 This weight limit is decreased in accordance with subsection 7(2) for a combination of vehicles with a

tandem steering axle truck that does not meet the interaxle spacing limit of 3.65 m.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 7,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011; O.I.C. 2013-164,

N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 8: Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20 m

Truck

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Hitch offset

Maximum 1.8 m

Full Trailer

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Converter Dolly

The use of a double drawbar or C Dolly is not

permitted on this combination

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Category 8: Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 8000 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Weight Limitation 1:

Sum of axle weights 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 kg

Maximum 24 000 kg

Maximum 31 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Four axles

Maximum 34 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 43 000 kg

Six axles

Maximum 50 000 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 53 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Four axles

Maximum 34 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 43 000 kg

Six axles

Maximum 49 500 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 49 500 kg

All Other Highways

Four axles

Maximum 34 100 kg

Five axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

Six axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

Seven axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does

not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a

steering axle weight of 8000 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 8,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2005-583, N.S. Reg. 234/2005. O.I.C. 2006-547,

N.S. Reg. 228/2006. O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007, O.I.C. 2009-52, N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5,

N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 9: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Box Length

Maximum 20 m

Truck

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem steering axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 2.2 m

Tandem drive axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Hitch offset

Maximum 1.8 m

Full Trailer

Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Track width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Converter Dolly

The use of a double drawbar or C Dolly is not

permitted on this combination

Interaxle Spacings

Tandem Steering Axle to Tandem Drive Axle

Minimum 3.65 m

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 9,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 9: Tandem Steering Axle Truck - Full Trailer Combination

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Tandem Steering Axle

Maximum 16 000 kg

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Six axles

Maximum 51 000 kg 1

Seven axles

Maximum 53 500 kg 1

Eight axles

Maximum 53 500 kg 1

Intermediate Weight Roads

Six axles

Maximum 49 500 kg 1

Seven axles

Maximum 49 500 kg 1

Eight axles

Maximum 49 500 kg 1

All Other Highways

Six axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 1

Seven axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 1

Eight axles

Maximum 41 500 kg 1

1 This weight limit is decreased in accordance with subsection 7(2) for a combination of vehicles with a

tandem steering axle truck that does not meet the interaxle spacing limit of 3.65 m.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 9,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2002-504, N.S. Reg. 140/2002; O.I.C. 2006-547,

N.S. Reg. 228/2006; O.I.C. 2007-406, N.S. Reg. 347/2007, O.I.C. 2009-52, N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2010-5,

N.S. Reg. 4/2010; O.I.C. 2013-164, N.S. Reg. 208/2013.

Category 10: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 14.0 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem Axle Spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective Rear Overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Axle Requirements:

Overall length 12.5 m or less

Overall length greater than 12.5 m

Not Controlled

Minimum 3 axles

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 10,

Section 1 amended: O.I.C. 2005-583, N.S. Reg. 234/2005.

Category 10: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles

Section 2 - Weight Limits

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering Axle

Maximum 7250 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Single Axle (single tires)

Maximum 6000 kg

Tandem Axle (dual tires on both axles)

Maximum 18 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits:

Maximum Weight Roads

Two axles (4 tires)

Maximum 13 250 kg

Two axles (6 tires)

Maximum 16 350 kg

Three axles (8 tires)

Maximum 20 900 kg

Three axles (10 tires)

Maximum 25 250 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Two axles (4 tires)

Maximum 13 250 kg

Two axles (6 tires)

Maximum 16 350 kg

Three axles (8 tires)

Maximum 20 900 kg

Three axles (10 tires)

Maximum 25 250 kg

All Other Highways

Two axles (4 tires)

Maximum 13 250 kg

Two axles (6 tires)

Maximum 16 350 kg

Three axles (8 tires)

Maximum 20 900 kg

Three axles (10 tires)

Maximum 25 250 kg

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg if the load carrying capacity of the axle, tires,

and all other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does not exceed 10 kg/mm of width;

however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a steering axle weight of 7250 kg.

Footnote 2 repealed: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 10,

Section 2 amended: O.I.C. 2005-583, N.S. Reg. 234/2005; O.I.C. 2009-52,

N.S. Reg. 32/2009; O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Category 10A: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles with Pony Trailer

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 20.0 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Intercity Bus

Length

Maximum 14.0 m

Wheelbase

Not Controlled

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Effective rear overhang

Maximum 4.0 m

Axle Requirements

Overall length 12.5 m or less

Not Controlled

Overall length greater than 12.5 m

Minimum 3 axles

Trailer

Wheelbase

Minimum 3.84 m

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 10A,

Section 1 added: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Category 10A: Intercity Bus and Recreational Vehicles with Pony Trailer

Section 2 - Weight Limits

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weight Limits:

Steering axle

Maximum 7250 kg 1

Single axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Single axle (single tires)

Maximum 6000 kg

Tandem axle (dual tires on both axles)

Maximum 18 000 kg

Trailer axle(s) (single or tandem axle, 2 or 4 tires on each axle)

Maximum 6000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits

Maximum Weight Roads

Two axle bus (4 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 19 250 kg

Two axle bus (6 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 22 350 kg

Three axle bus (8 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 26 900 kg

Three axle bus (10 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 31 250 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Two axle bus (4 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 19 250 kg

Two axle bus (6 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 22 350 kg

Three axle bus (8 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 26 900 kg

Three axle bus (10 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 31 250 kg

All Other Highways

Two axle bus (4 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 19 250 kg

Two axle bus (6 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 22 350 kg

Three axle bus (8 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 26 900 kg

Three axle bus (10 tires) + pony trailer

Maximum 31 250 kg

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg if the load-carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all

other components is not exceeded, and the tire loading does not exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the

maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a steering axle weight of 7250 kg.

Footnote 2 repealed: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 10A,

Section 2 added: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011; amended: O.I.C.

2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Category 11: Stinger Steer Auto Carrier

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length - without load

- with load

Maximum 23 m

Maximum 25 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m 1

Overall Height - without load

- with load

Maximum 4.15 m

Maximum 4.3 m 2

Truck

Overall Length

Maximum 12.5 m

Tandem Axle Spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Load Overhang at front of truck (beyond truck bumper)

Maximum 1.0 m

Effective Rear Overhang - without load

- with load

Maximum 4.0 m

Maximum 4.6 m

Trailer

Length

Maximum 14.65 m

Wheelbase

Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.5 m

Effective Rear Overhang

Maximum 4 m or 42% of wheelbase,

whichever is greater

Load overhang at rear of trailer

Maximum 1.2 m

Track Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Interaxle Spacings

Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 5.0 m

1 The maximum width for any load overhanging the front or rear of the combination of vehicles is 2.1 m.

2 The driver must ensure there is a safe clearance under any physical overpass, including structures and utility lines.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 11,

Section added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 11: Stinger Steer Auto Carrier

Section 2 - Weight Limits

The maximum axle weight limits and maximum gross vehicle weight limits set out in this

Section are for axles equipped

with dual tires, except for steering axles. The maximum gross vehicle weight limit for a vehicle or combination of

vehicles composed of axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires is the sum of the

maximum axle weight limits in

Section C–Axle Weight Limits of

Part 1–Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits for the

particular axles equipped with single tires or a combination of single tires and dual tires for a specified class of highway.

The maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with single tires or a

combination of single and dual tires must not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit of a similar vehicle or

combination of vehicles equipped, except for the steering axle, with dual tires for a specified class of highway.

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weights Limits

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Single Axle (dual tires)

Maximum 9100 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle Spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Maximum Weight Roads

Three Axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four Axles

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five Axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Three Axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four Axles

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five Axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

All Other Highways

Three Axles

Maximum 23 700 kg

Four Axles

Maximum 32 600 kg

Five Axles

Maximum 41 500 kg

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the load-carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded and the tire loading does not exceed

10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a steering axle weight of

5500 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 11,

Section 2 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 12: Tractor Self-Steering Quad Axle Semi-trailer

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION

LIMIT

Overall Length

Maximum 23 m

Overall Width

Maximum 2.6 m

Overall Height

Maximum 4.15 m

Tractor

Wheelbase

Maximum 6.2 m

Tandem axle spread

Minimum 1.2 m/Maximum 1.85 m

Semi-trailer 1

Length

Maximum 16.2 m

Wheelbase

Maximum 12.5 m

Kingpin Setback

Maximum 2.0 m radius

Effective Rear Overhang

Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Tridem axle spread 2

Minimum 3.0 m/Maximum 3.7 m

Inter-vehicle distance 1

- tridem spread 3.0 m to 3.7 m

- tridem spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Minimum 6.0 m

Minimum 5.5 m

Inter-vehicle distance 2

Minimum > 2.5 m/Maximum 3.0 m

Track Width

Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m

Interaxle Spacing

Steering axle to Tandem Axle

Minimum 3.0 m

1 The semi-trailer, if used to carry liquid bulk products, must be equipped with an electronic vehicle stability system.

2 The tridem axle must utilize a full air suspension system.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 12,

Section 1, footnote 1 amended: O.I.C. 2020-065, N.S. Reg. 32/2020.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 12,

Section 1 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Category 12: Tractor Self-Steering Quad Axle Semi-trailer

Section 2 - Weight Limits

WEIGHT

LIMIT

Axle Weights Limits

Steering Axle

Maximum 5500 kg 1

Self-Steering Axle 2

Maximum 8000 kg

Tandem Axle (including tandem equivalent axle)

Axle Spread 1.2 m to 1.85 m

Maximum 18 000 kg

Self-Steering Quad Axle 3

Tridem axle spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

Maximum 30 500 kg

Tridem axle spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 32 000 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits

Maximum Weight Roads

Seven axles - tridem 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m

Maximum 54 000 kg

Seven axles - tridem 3.6 m to 3.7 m

Maximum 55 500 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads

Maximum 49 500 kg 4, 5

All Other Highways

Maximum 41 500 kg 6

1 The maximum steering axle weight can be as high as 9100 kg for a vehicle or combination of vehicles if the

load-carrying capacity of the axle, tires, and all other components is not exceeded and the tire loading does not

exceed 10 kg/mm of width; however, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit will be based on a steering axle

weight of 5500 kg.

2 The self-steering axle may be equipped with single tires with a minimum width of 365 mm, or with dual tires. The

self-steering axle may be liftable, but the controls, whether remote or manual, to raise or lower the self-steering

axle must be located on the semi-trailer only, except for a semi-trailer used to carry raw forest products where the

control may be in the cab of the tractor. The self-steering axle may be automatically raised when the vehicle is

reversing. The self-steering axle may be manually raised to provide emergency drive axle traction, but only if the

controls to manually raise the self-steering axle do not activate unless the emergency 4-way flashers are activated,

and the controls must include a device which prevents the raising the self-steering axle at any speed greater than 60

km/hr.

3 The self-steering quad axle semi-trailer must be equipped with a device that accurately displays the total weight on

the self-steering quad axle in kilograms, or with a device and a table or chart from the combined use of which the

total weight on the self-steering quad axle in kilograms may be readily and accurately obtained.

4 For roads listed in

Schedule B to the Road List Regulations made under the Act, the maximum weight is 54 000 kg

for 7 axles with a tridem axle spread of 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m, and 55 500 kg for 7 axles with a tridem axle

spread of 3.6 m to 3.7 m.

5 Maximum quad axle weight is 26 000 kg.

6 Maximum quad axle weight is 18 000 kg.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 12,

Section 2, table replaced: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Schedule A,

Part 2, Category 12,

Section 2 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Schedule A-1: Maximum Semi-trailer Wheelbases

Tractor Wheelbase

Maximum

Semi-trailer

Wheelbase

6.2 m and greater

12.50 m

> 6.2 m to 6.3 m

12.47 m

> 6.3 m to 6.4 m

12.40 m

> 6.4 m to 6.5 m

12.33 m

> 6.5 m to 6.6 m

12.27 m

> 6.6 m to 6.7 m

12.20 m

> 6.7 m to 6.8 m

12.13 m

> 6.8 m to 6.9 m

12.07 m

> 6.9 m to 7.0 m

12.00 m

> 7.0 m to 7.1 m

11.93 m

> 7.1 m to 7.2 m

11.87 m

Schedule A-1 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010.

Schedule A-2: Pony Trailer Axle Weight Limits for Pony Trailers Model Year 2002

and Earlier

Wheelbase

Maximum Axle Weight

2-axle

3-axle

6.25 m and greater

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

5.75 m - 6.24 m

17 000 kg

20 000 kg

5.25 m - 5.74 m

16 000 kg

19 000 kg

4.75 m - 5.24 m

15 000 kg

17 750 kg

4.25 m - 4.74 m

14 000 kg

16 500 kg

3.75 m - 4.24 m

13 000 kg

15 000 kg

3.25 m - 3.74 m

12 000 kg

13 500 kg

Schedule A-2 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; replaced: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule A-3: Semi-trailer Axle Weight Limits for Semi-trailers Model Year 2002

and Earlier

Maximum Weight Roads

Wheelbase

Single

Tandem

Tridem and Triaxle

Axle spread:

2.4 m to <3.0 m

Axle spread:

3.0 m to <3.6 m

Axle spread:

3.6 m to <3.7 m 1

6.25 m and greater

9100 kg

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

24 000 kg

26 000 kg

5.75 m - 6.24 m

8100 kg

17 000 kg

20 000 kg

23 000 kg

25 000 kg

5.25 m - 5.74 m

7100 kg

16 000 kg

19 000 kg

22 000 kg

24 000 kg

4.75 m - 5.24 m

6100 kg

15 000 kg

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

23 000 kg

4.25 m - 4.74 m

5100 kg

14 000 kg

17 000 kg

20 000 kg

22 000 kg

3.75 m - 4.24 m

4100 kg

13 000 kg

16 000 kg

19 000 kg

21 000 kg

Intermediate Weight Roads and B-Train Routes

Wheelbase

Single

Tandem

Tridem and Triaxle

Axle spread:

2.4 m to <3.0 m

Axle spread:

3.0 m to <3.6 m

Axle spread:

3.6 m to <3.7 m 1

6.25 m and greater

9100 kg

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

24 000 kg

5.75 m - 6.24 m

8100 kg

17 000 kg

20 000 kg

23 000 kg

24 000 kg

5.25 m - 5.74 m

7100 kg

16 000 kg

19 000 kg

22 000 kg

24 000 kg

4.75 m - 5.24 m

6100 kg

15 000 kg

18 000 kg

21 000 kg

23 000 kg

4.25 m - 4.74 m

5100 kg

14 000 kg

17 000 kg

20 000 kg

22 000 kg

3.75 m - 4.24 m

4100 kg

13 000 kg

16 000 kg

19 000 kg

21 000 kg

All Other Highways

Wheelbase

Single

Tandem

Tridem and Triaxle

Axle spread:

2.4 m to <3.0 m

Axle spread:

3.0 m to <3.6 m

Axle spread:

3.6 m to <3.7 m 1

6.25 m and greater

9100 kg

18 000 kg

5.75 m - 6.24 m

8100 kg

17 000 kg

18 000 kg

5.25 m - 5.74 m

7100 kg

16 000 kg

18 000 kg

4.75 m - 5.24 m

6100 kg

15 000 kg

18 000 kg

4.25 m - 4.74 m

5100 kg

14 000 kg

17 000 kg

18 000 kg

3.75 m - 4.24 m

4100 kg

13 000 kg

16 000 kg

18 000 kg

1 Also applies to tridems with axle spreads greater than 3.7 m, and to triaxles with axle spreads up to 4.9 m.

Schedule A-3 added: O.I.C. 2010-5, N.S. Reg. 4/2010; replaced: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule A-4 [repealed]

Schedule A-4 repealed: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule B [repealed]

Schedule B repealed: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule C [repealed]

Schedule C repealed: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Schedule D [repealed]

Schedule D repealed: O.I.C. 2011-255, N.S. Reg. 232/2011.

Legislative History

Reference Tables

Weights and Dimensions Regulations

N.S. Reg. 137/2001

Motor Vehicle Act

Note: The

information in these tables does not form part of the regulations and is

compiled by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations for reference only.

Source Law

The current consolidation of the Weights and Dimensions Regulations made

under the Motor Vehicle Act includes all of the

following regulations:

N.S.

Regulation

In force

date*

How in force

Royal Gazette

Part II Issue

137/2001

Nov 15, 2001

date specified

Nov 30, 2001

140/2002

Nov

15, 2002

date

specified

Nov

29, 2002

234/2005

Dec

20, 2005

date

specified

Jan 6,

228/2006

Dec

18, 2006

date

specified

Jan 5,

347/2007

Jul

20, 2007

date

specified

Aug 3,

32/2009

Feb

27, 2009

date

specified

Feb

27, 2009

4/2010

Jan

12, 2010

date

specified

Jan

29, 2010

47/2010

Apr 9,

date

specified

Apr 9,

232/2011

Jul 5,

date

specified

Jul

29, 2011

208/2013

May

14, 2013

date

specified

May

31, 2013

364/2015

Dec 1,

date

specified

Dec

11, 2015

32/2020

Feb

24, 2020

date

specified

Mar

13, 2020

The

following regulations are not yet in force and are not included in the current

consolidation:

N.S.

Regulation

In force

date*

How in force

Royal Gazette

Part II Issue

*See subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act for

rules about in force dates of regulations.

Amendments by Provision

ad. = added

am. = amended

fc. = fee change

ra. = reassigned

rep.=repealed

rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

2 ....................................................................

am. 364/2015 (clause

lettering removed)

a) defn. of “1992 Regulations” .................

rep. 4/2010

2(da) defn. of “aerodynamic device” ...........

ad.

4/2010

2, defn. of “aerodynamic device”, (i) ......

rs. 364/2015

2, defn. of “aerodynamic device”, (ii) .....

am. 364/2015

2, defn. of “aerodynamic device”, (vi) ....

ad.

364/2015

h) defn. of “axle group”, (vii) ...................

ad.

4/2010

l) defn. of “box length” .............................

am. 4/2010

2(ta) defn. of “dry bulk products” ................

ad.

4/2010

2, defn. of “dry bulk products” ...

rep. 32/2020

u) defn. of “effective rear overhang” ........

am. 4/2010

2(af) defn. of “implement of husbandry” .....

rs. 228/2006

2(ak) defn. of “length”, (i)-(iv) ....................

am. 4/2010

2(ala) defn. of “liquid bulk products” ..........

ad.

4/2010

2, defn. of “load equalization” .....................

am. 364/2015

2(ap) defn. of “overall length” .....................

am. 4/2010

2(ara) defn. of “raw forest products” ...........

ad.

4/2010

2(as) defn. of “rear overhang” ......................

am. 4/2010

2(ata) defn. of “self-steering quad axle” ......

ad.

4/2010

2(bn) defn. of “tridem equivalent axle” ......

am. 140/2002; rs.

228/2006

3(5)(b) ...........................................................

am. 4/2010

3(5)(c) ...........................................................

am. 4/2010

3(5)(c)(iii) .....................................................

am. 140/2002

4(3) ...............................................................

am. 4/2010

4(5) ...............................................................

am. 228/2006

4(6) ...............................................................

rs. 4/2010

4(6A)-(6B) ....................................................

ad.

4/2010

4(9)-(13) .......................................................

rep. 4/2010

5(1) ...............................................................

am. 140/2002

5(1)(c) ...........................................................

rs. 347/2007

5(1)(c)(iii)(D) ...............................................

am. 232/2011

5(1)(e) ...........................................................

am. 364/2015

5(1)(g) ...........................................................

am. 140/2002

6(1) ...............................................................

am. 140/2002

6(4) ...............................................................

ra. 6(6) 140/2002

6(4) ...............................................................

ad.

140/2002

6(5) ...............................................................

ad.

140/2002 ; am. 234/2005, 228/2006; rep.

4/2010

6(6) ...............................................................

ra. from 6(4) 140/2002

7(2A) ............................................................

ad. 4/2010 ; rs. 232/2011

7(2B) .............................................................

ad. 4/2010

7(2B)(a) ........................................................

rs. 232/2011

7(3) ...............................................................

rs. 4/2010

7(4) ...............................................................

ad.

4/2010

8(1) ...............................................................

am. 4/2010

8(4) ...............................................................

am. 234/2005, 228/2

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Part II .

Table of Contents

Citation

Definitions

Schedule A: Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits

Part 1—Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits

C. Axle Weight Limits

Part 2—Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits by Configuration

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Section 1 - Dimension Limits

Section 2 - Weight Limits

Schedule A-1: Maximum Semi-trailer Wheelbases

Schedule A-2: Pony Trailer Axle Weight Limits for Pony Trailers Model Year 2002 and

Schedule A-3: Semi-trailer Axle Weight Limits for Semi-trailers Model Year 2002 and Earlier

Schedule A-4 [repealed]

Schedule B [repealed]

Schedule C [repealed]

Schedule D [repealed]

Citation

Definitions

Section 2, clause letters removed: O.I.C. 2015-362, N.S. Reg. 364/2015.

Section 11, no person shall

Schedule A.

Schedule A, either unladen or with

Schedule A are met.

Section 11, no person shall

Section 11, or otherwise

Section 11, or otherwise

Schedule A having axle

Schedule A, and,

Schedule A.

Schedule A, except a

Schedule A, if the vehicle or

Schedule A.

Section 11, or otherwise

Section or

Section 7, no person shall operate or cause to be

Schedule “C” to the Road List

Schedule A for an axle group;

Schedule A for a specified vehicle configuration and for

Schedule A are the axle weight limits set out in

Schedule A.

Schedule A shall be the maximum

Schedule A for a similar vehicle registered within the

Schedule A with a maximum single steering

Schedule A that does not conform to minimum interaxle spacings

Schedule A-2.

Schedule A-3; or

Schedule A.

Schedule A, if the axle and gross vehicle weights do not exceed

Schedule A

Schedule C to the Road List

Schedule D to the Road List

Schedule B to the Road List Regulations made

Section 3 of the regulations

Schedule A for maximum axle weight or

Schedule A.

Section may be issued subject to conditions