Quebec Oversize & Overweight Permit Requirements & Rules (2026)

In Quebec, any load that exceeds the legal size or weight limits requires an oversize/overweight permit before it moves. Below are the legal limits and the requirements that apply at each threshold.

1When you need a permit

A load is oversize or overweight once it passes any of these:

Dimension	Quebec legal limit	Permit if over
Width	8 ft 6 in	Wider
Height	13 ft 7 in	Taller
Length (combination)	82 ft	Longer
Gross weight	62,500 lbs	Heavier
Single axle	18,740 lbs	Heavier
Tandem axle	37,480 lbs	Heavier

Rear overhang is limited to 6.56 ft and front overhang to 6.56 ft before it counts toward length, and any overhang must be flagged.

2Escort & pilot car requirements

When the load reaches…	Quebec requires
12.25 ft wide	1 escort (pilot car)
14.44 ft wide	2 escorts
14.75 ft high	Escort with a height pole / pole car
90 ft long	1 escort · 131 ft → 2 escorts
14 ft 9 in high or 15 ft wide	Route survey required
17.4 ft wide	Police escort

3When you can travel

Daylight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Weekend travel allowed within dimensional limits.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, St-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Boxing Day.

4Superloads in Quebec

A load is a superload once it exceeds any of these:

Superload trigger	Threshold
Width	15 ft
Height	16 ft 5 in
Length	115 ft
Gross weight	250,000 lbs

Superloads require a route survey and roughly 10 days of lead time for approval.

5Permit timing

Standard single-trip: ~5 business days to issue.
Superload: ~10 days (route survey + review).
Validity: a single-trip permit is good for ~7 days.

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Note: these requirements are for planning and are verified as of May 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the provincial transport authority before dispatch.

?Quebec permit FAQ

When do I need an oversize permit in Quebec?

Once a load exceeds any legal limit: 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 7 in high, 82 ft long (combination), or 62,500 lbs gross.

When do I need a pilot car in Quebec?

Quebec requires one escort at 12.25 ft wide (two at 14.44 ft), a height pole at 14.75 ft high, and a police escort at 17.4 ft wide.

Can you drive an oversize load at night in Quebec?

No — oversize loads move daylight-only, 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset. Weekend travel is allowed within limits.

What counts as a superload in Quebec?

Over 15 ft wide, 16 ft 5 in high, 115 ft long, or 250,000 lbs gross. It requires a route survey and about 10 days of lead time.

How much does a Quebec oversize permit cost?

The state permit fee depends on the load's size and weight. The full cost of a move also includes escorts, police, route surveys, engineering, and the truck rate, which vary by route. FreightDeck estimates all of it for your exact load — price your Quebec load with FreightDeck →.