RVDA of Canada

 

Provincial RV Regulations

     Printable versions (pdf):

     General Provincial Regulations - 2008

     14-metre motorhome summary - 2008


   Compiled by RVDA of Canada April 2008; update in progress                  

   
 
 

updated

2010

 
AB
12.5m
12.5m
20m
3
4m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
No
0 - 2€ 
Y
BC
14m¹
12.5
20m
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes*
No
1
 
MB
14m¹
12.5m
21.5m
or §
2
3
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
Y
NB
12.5mß
12.5m
21m
2
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
Yes
NS
 
NL

12.5m ß¹

12.5m ß
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
Y
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
14m¹
12.5m
23m
2
4.15m
2.6m
NS
Yes#
NS
NS
2
Y
QC
14¹
12.5m

19m

23m

3

2

4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
 Y
SK
14m¹
12.5m
23m
3¥
4.15m
2.6m
No
Yes
NR
Yes
2
 
YK
14m¹
12.5m
25m
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, tandem wheels, and longer than following unit
5th wheel – none; other – 1 required, 2 recommended (crossing underneath the hitch))
* ICBC Regulations
§ 23.0 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

updated

2010

Province

Status

Notes

AB

N

CSA regulations apply, and to date permit only 12.5-metre RVs. A change in maximum length to 14 metres is under discussion for proposed CSA revisions. No legislation or regulations specifically prohibit 14-metre units on Alberta roadways.

Y
BC Y Regulations were amended April 27, 2006 to permit 14-metre RVs.
MB Y / 1 1/ Regulatory amendments are in the government queue. In the meantime, a permit can be arranged by telephoning Permit Services at the Department of Transport & Govt. Services at (204) 945-3961. The permit is good for one year.
NB N As of October 2005, 14-metre RVs were not permitted on New Brunswick roadways.

NL

N?

Regulations are up for amendment to allow 14-metre units; timeframe unknown.

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 not under review yet.

Y

NWT

Y / 2

2 / 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 / 3

 3 / With one-time permit at a cost of $50.00. The permits expire on December 31, 2009 (the approximately 2-year window allowing for passing of legislation). 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; Fax: (905) 704-2545; Email: OO.Permit.Department@Ontario.ca

Y

QC

Y / 4

4 / 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.

Y
SK Y / 5 5 / 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.