Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Safety Manual


Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Learning Objectives


As you work through this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the need for overweight and oversize permits.
  • Describe carrier responsibilities.
  • Identify legal dimensions and weights.
  • Determine which vehicles require permits and the specific conditions that apply.
  • Identify the types of permits available.
  • Obtain the latest road information, through the Traveller’s Information Website.
  • Obtain information on safe, productive, infrastructure-friendly (SPIF) vehicles.
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