RVDA of Canada

 

Summary of Provincial RV Regulations

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     General Provincial Regulations - 2010

     14-metre motorhome summary - 2010


   Compiled by RVDA of Canada; updated April 2010                  

 
 
AB
14m
12.5m
20m
3µ
4m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
No
0 - 2 
BC
14m¹
12.5
20m
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes*
No
1
MB
14m¹
12.5m
21.5m
or 23§
2
3§
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
NB
12.5mß¹
12.5m ß
23m
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
Yes
NS
NL

12.5m¹
14.0 m^¹

12.5m¹
14.0 m^¹
23m ß
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
No
NR
1
NS
14m
12.5m
23m
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes¤
Yes +
2
NU
12.5mß¹
NR
21m
2
4.2m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
Yes
NS
NWT
12.5mß¹
NR
21m
2
4.2m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
No
NR
ON
14m¹
12.5m
23m
3
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
PEI
14m
12.5m
23m
2
4.15m
2.6m
NS
Yes#
NS
NS
2
QC
14mß¹
12.5m

19m

23m

3

2

4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
SK
14m¹
12.5m
23m
3¥
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
Yes
2
YK
14m
12.5m
25m
3µ
4.2m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR ß
NR ß
2

   Notes:
¹
See table below for specific notes on 14-metre regulation / legislation changes, and interim permits where applicable.
¥

if lead trailer is a semi-trailer, gooseneck trailer (may be equipped with ball or pin type hitch), or has two or more axles in tandem

µ

Lead trailer must be 5th wheel (AB specifies “pin & plate 5th wheel coupling mounted over the rear axle"); must  have two or more tandem axles; and must be longer than following unit

5th wheel – none; other – 1 required, 2 recommended (crossing underneath the hitch))

Non-commercial vehicles can only tow one unit; commercial vehicles (e.g. pickups or cargo vans) can tow two units

*
ICBC Regulations
^
14 m allowed with tandem axles; 12.5m  if no tandem axles
§
23m if 1st is 5th wheel
¤
providing cut off valve
ß
under review
#
where available
+
seat belts on
NS
not specified
NR
not required or regulated

A brief summary of the current status of regulation and legislation changes to

allow 14-metre (45') motorhomes on Canadian roadways

       
 

Province

Status

Notes
 

AB

Y

Provincial CSA regulations no longer limit motorhomes to 12.5 m. No other legislation or regulations specifically prohibit 14-metre units on Alberta roadways.

 
BC
Y
Regulations were amended April 27, 2006 to permit 14-metre RVs.
 
MB
Y¹
¹/ Regulatory amendments are in the government queue. In the meantime, a permit can be arranged by telephoning Permit Services at Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation at (204) 945-3961. The permit is good for one year.
 
NB
N
As of March 2010, 14-metre RVs are not permitted on New Brunswick roadways. However, increase of the limit to 14-metres is in progress as an amendment to Regulation 2001-67. (DOT Policy Branch: 506-453-5376)
 

NL

Y/2

2/ Tandem axle units can be up to 14-metre; single axle units remain at a maximum of 12.5 meters.

 

NS

Y

Regulations permitting 14-metre RVs were amended December 20, 2005.

 

NU

N/A;

see NWT.

There being no seasonal roadways in the majority of the Territory, there are no regulations regarding RV measurements. For those RVs registered in the south, NWT regulations before division (April 99) apply. Legislation is currently under review.

 

NWT

Y / 3

3/ The 25-year-old regulation package for large vehicles (over 4500 kg; including 14-metre RVs) may be rewritten in its entirety. In the interim, there are provisions to drive 14-metre RVs under a special 1-year permit. Contact Harris Beaulieau of the Road Licencing & Safety Div., Dept. of Transportation, Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT X1A 2L9; Tel: (867) 920-8015.

 

ON

Y / 4

4/ With one-time permit at a cost of $50.00. Motorhome permits for lengths over 12.5m have now been extended to January 1, 2012. To update your permit at no cost: Go to the Ministry's RV Information website and print out the document, or call the permit office to have a revised permit sent to you. Contact: Ontario Ministry of Transportation, O/O Permits 3rd Floor, 301 St. Paul Street, St Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4; Phone (416) 246-7166 ext. 6306; Tollfree (ON): 1-800-387-7736; Fax: (905) 704-2545; Email: OO.Permit.Department@Ontario.ca

 

QC

Y / 5

5/ As of Aug07: 14 Metre RVs are authorized on Quebec roads without permit or annual authorization. The regulation is anticipated to be amended in the near future.

 

PEI

Y

14-metre RVs are treated same as buses.

 
SK
Y / 6
6/ With permit available from the SGI Permit Office at (306) 775-6969 for out of province enquiries and 1-800-667-7575 for in Saskatchewan calls, pending forthcoming changes in regulations.
 

YT

Y

14-metre RVs are treated same as buses.