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Oversize convoy arrangements in Quebec

Authorization, escort coverage, separation, signage, and traffic-management requirements for multiple oversize vehicles travelling as a convoy.

10 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 2 official sources.

Where to apply

Where an application for Oversize convoy arrangements is submitted in Quebec.

  • Email · Sûreté du Québec

    Équipe du transport hors normes, par courriel

    transportshorsnormes@surete.qc.ca

    Complete form SQ-3140 and send it with a copy of the special road permit issued by the MTMD. A delay of 48 working hours between the date of the application and the required transport date is required, and the agreement must be signed beforehand.

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  • Must convoy travel be expressly authorized by the permit, and which vehicles may participate?Nothing on file for Quebec answers this yet.

Facts

8 topics

Convoy passing facilitation interval (Measures)

Maximum time interval, in minutes, after which drivers in a convoy must facilitate passing by other vehicles.

15 min

Convoy passing facilitation required (Yes or no)

Whether drivers in a convoy must facilitate passing by other vehicles at specified intervals or at the first safe opportunity.

Yes

Convoy authorization required (Yes or no)

Whether convoy travel must be expressly authorized by the permit.

Yesin 2 cases

  • In general
  • Class 7 permit

Convoy rear sign required (Yes or no)

Whether the last vehicle in a convoy must be equipped with a sign or rigid surface meeting specified standards.

Yesin 2 cases

  • In general
  • Condition K

Maximum number of oversize vehicles per escort in convoy (Measures)

Maximum number of oversize vehicles that one escort vehicle may accompany when traveling in convoy.

2

Minimum separation between oversize vehicles in convoy (Measures)

Minimum distance, in metres, that must be maintained between two oversize vehicles travelling in convoy under the same permit.

30,000 m98425′ 2.5″

Convoy manager required (Yes or no)

Whether a person must be designated as the person responsible for the convoy when oversize vehicles travel in convoy.

Yes

Maximum oversize vehicles per escort in a convoy (Measures)

Maximum number of oversize vehicles that one escort vehicle may accompany when travelling in a convoy.

2 count

Special travel permit; except class 7 permit where travel in convoy must be expressly authorized

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