C-24.2, r. 36 - Special Road Train Operating Permits Regulation

Section 3 Disposition versions

2021-04-07

3. The following are the characteristics of road trains for which a special permit may be issued:

(1)  the total loaded mass of the tractor and semi-trailer in a train double referred to in paragraph 4 of section 2 is within the limits authorized by the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation (chapter C-24.2, r. 31), plus 2,000 kg, and, in the case of other road trains, the total loaded mass does not exceed 67,500 kg;

(2)  the tractor has a minimum horsepower of 1 hp per 180 kg of the road train’s total loaded mass and is equipped with an air compressor with a capacity of at least 425 litres per minute supplying the braking system;

(3)  the first semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and, in the case of the first semi-trailer in a B train double, a minimum length of 12 m, and a minimum length of 13.50 m in all other cases;

(4)  the second semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and a minimum length of 12 m;

(5)  the combination of vehicles is equipped with a driver monitoring system that records significant speed variations and relevant data on the date, time and speed;

(6)  the combination of vehicles constitutes an outsized vehicle only as regards its length and, where applicable, its total loaded mass;

(7)  in the case of a train double referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of section 2, the rear of the second semi-trailer is equipped with a sign bearing the message referred to in Schedule 3 and meeting the characteristics referred to in Schedule 4;

(8)  the semi-trailer with the greatest total loaded mass must be hitched to the tractor, except where the difference in mass is less than 10%;

(9)  the vehicles are positioned in such a manner that when the road train travels in a straight line, no semi-trailer can swing more than 80 mm to either side of the tractor; and

(10)  where relevant, the dolly is equipped with a pilot relay valve designed to boost the braking signal of the second semi-trailer and, in the case of a C train double, the dolly meets the requirements of section 903 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038) made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16).

The dimensions referred to in subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph do not include the auxiliary equipment at the front of the semi-trailer insofar as the equipment does not increase the load volume of the road vehicle or, in the same conditions, the space reserved for the fifth wheel at the rear of the first semi-trailer in a B train double.

The sign referred to in subparagraph 7 of the first paragraph must be installed horizontally at an angle of 90 ° to the semi-trailer longitudinal axis and be free of any object or substance that could impair its legibility. If the sign is made out of a banner, it must be tightly stretched.

When the sign does not respect the provisions of the third paragraph or the presence of dirt on the sign makes it difficult to read, a peace officer may require the driver of a road train to correct the deficiency found or clean the sign. The driver must comply with the requirement of the peace officer.

O.C. 1874-86, s. 3; O.C. 502-2005, s. 3; O.C. 604-2014, s. 1.

2014-07-17

3. The following are the characteristics of road trains for which a special permit may be issued:

(1)  the total loaded mass of the tractor and semi-trailer in a train double referred to in paragraph 4 of section 2 is within the limits authorized by the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation (chapter C-24.2, r. 31), plus 2,000 kg, and, in the case of other road trains, the total loaded mass does not exceed 67,500 kg;

(2)  the tractor has a minimum horsepower of 1 hp per 180 kg of the road train’s total loaded mass and is equipped with an air compressor with a capacity of at least 425 litres per minute supplying the braking system;

(3)  the first semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and, in the case of the first semi-trailer in a B train double, a minimum length of 12 m, and a minimum length of 13.50 m in all other cases;

(4)  the second semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and a minimum length of 12 m;

(5)  the combination of vehicles is equipped with a driver monitoring system that records significant speed variations and relevant data on the date, time and speed;

(6)  the combination of vehicles constitutes an outsized vehicle only as regards its length and, where applicable, its total loaded mass;

(7)  in the case of a train double referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of section 2, the rear of the second semi-trailer is equipped with a sign bearing the message referred to in Schedule 3 and meeting the characteristics referred to in Schedule 4;

(8)  the semi-trailer with the greatest total loaded mass must be hitched to the tractor, except where the difference in mass is less than 10%;

(9)  the vehicles are positioned in such a manner that when the road train travels in a straight line, no semi-trailer can swing more than 80 mm to either side of the tractor; and

(10)  where relevant, the dolly is equipped with a pilot relay valve designed to boost the braking signal of the second semi-trailer and, in the case of a C train double, the dolly meets the requirements of section 903 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038) made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16).

The dimensions referred to in subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph do not include the auxiliary equipment at the front of the semi-trailer insofar as the equipment does not increase the load volume of the road vehicle or, in the same conditions, the space reserved for the fifth wheel at the rear of the first semi-trailer in a B train double.

The sign referred to in subparagraph 7 of the first paragraph must be installed horizontally at an angle of 90 ° to the semi-trailer longitudinal axis and be free of any object or substance that could impair its legibility. If the sign is made out of a banner, it must be tightly stretched.

When the sign does not respect the provisions of the third paragraph or the presence of dirt on the sign makes it difficult to read, a peace officer may require the driver of a road train to correct the deficiency found or clean the sign. The driver must comply with the requirement of the peace officer.

(See chapter C-24.2, r. 43.1).

O.C. 1874-86, s. 3; O.C. 502-2005, s. 3; O.C. 604-2014, s. 1.

2012-09-01

3. The following are the characteristics of road trains for which a special permit may be issued:

(1)  the total loaded mass of the tractor and semi-trailer in a train double referred to in paragraph 4 of section 2 is within the limits authorized by the Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation (chapter C-24.2, r. 31), plus 2,000 kg, and, in the case of other road trains, the total loaded mass does not exceed 67,500 kg;

(2)  the tractor has a minimum horsepower of 1 hp per 180 kg of the road train’s total loaded mass and is equipped with an air compressor with a capacity of at least 425 litres per minute supplying the braking system;

(3)  the first semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and, in the case of the first semi-trailer in a B train double, a minimum length of 12 m, and a minimum length of 13.50 m in all other cases;

(4)  the second semi-trailer has a maximum length of 16.20 m and a minimum length of 12 m;

(5)  the combination of vehicles is equipped with a driver monitoring system that records significant speed variations and relevant data on the date, time and speed;

(6)  the combination of vehicles constitutes an outsized vehicle only as regards its length and, where applicable, its total loaded mass;

(7)  in the case of a train double referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of section 2, the rear of the second semi-trailer is equipped with a rigid sign that measures 230 cm to 245 cm by 30 cm, kept free of any object, substance or dirt, bearing the words “TRAIN ROUTIER” in E-series Highway Gothic font 20 cm high, in white on a red background, consisting of Type III high-intensity retroreflective sheeting that meets Ministère des Transports Standard 14101 appearing in Chapter 14 of Tome VII - “Matériaux in the Normes – Ouvrages routiers” collection; a sign with a coefficient of retroreflectivity that is less than 50% of the value specified in Standard 14101 must not be used;

(8)  the semi-trailer with the greatest total loaded mass must be hitched to the tractor, except where the difference in mass is less than 10%;

(9)  the vehicles are positioned in such a manner that when the road train travels in a straight line, no semi-trailer can swing more than 80 mm to either side of the tractor; and

(10)  where relevant, the dolly is equipped with a pilot relay valve designed to boost the braking signal of the second semi-trailer and, in the case of a C train double, the dolly meets the requirements of section 903 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038) made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16).

The dimensions referred to in subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph do not include the auxiliary equipment at the front of the semi-trailer insofar as the equipment does not increase the load volume of the road vehicle or, in the same conditions, the space reserved for the fifth wheel at the rear of the first semi-trailer in a B train double.

O.C. 1874-86, s. 3; O.C. 502-2005, s. 3.