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Bridge and ferry crossings

Restrictions and special operating conditions for bridge and ferry crossings, including speed, lane position, traffic control, and protective equipment.

13 facts from 1 place, each quoted from the agency that sets it.

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Required bridge crossing position (Choices)

Required position of the vehicle or combination when crossing a bridge, including the precise bridge centre, a central lane, or straddling lanes.

  • Quebec
    • Central lane

    For condition F, roads with more than 2 lanes in the same direction. 3 more cases.

Maximum speed on bridges (Measures)

Maximum speed, in kilometres per hour, at which the vehicle or combination may travel on bridges under the applicable permit condition.

  • Quebec
    10 to 40 km/h (6.2 mph to 24.9 mph)

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Bridge crossing alone required (Yes or no)

Whether the vehicle or combination must cross the bridge alone, without other traffic, under the applicable permit condition.

Bridge crossing prohibited (Yes or no)

Whether circulation is prohibited on bridges where signage prohibits the circulation of over-dimensional vehicles, under the applicable permit condition.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For condition R. 1 more case.

Traffic stop required (Yes or no)

Whether traffic must be stopped before the vehicle or combination crosses the specified bridge or road, under the applicable permit condition.

Steel pontoons required (Yes or no)

Whether steel pontoons must be used on the bridges mentioned in the permit, in the presence of a representative of the road authority.

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