The Traffic Bylaw, 7200 (PDF), Schedule No. 7 – Gross Weight Chart (PDF) and Schedule No. 8 – Truck Route Map (PDF) governs all trucking operations on any roadway within City of Saskatoon limits.
Saskatoon Truck Route Map
A Saskatoon Truck Route Map, detailing truck routes, structure clearances and other trucking program information is available at the Inforation Desk at City Hall, or by calling 975-2454. A printable version is also available by clicking here Saskatoon Truck Route Map (PDF - printable version).
Trucking Permits
As per Bylaw No. 7200, trucks that are over 2.6 metres wide or 4.15 metres tall require an Excess Dimension Permit from the City of Saskatoon to travel within city limits. Non-divisible loads in excess of those outlined in Schedule No. 7 require an Excess Load Permit to travel within city limits.
Permits are required for truck operation within City Limits as outlined in the Permit Policy (PDF).
- An Excess Load Permit is required when a vehicle intends on traveling on City streets while weighing in excess of the maximum vehicle weights prescribed in Schedule No. 7. Excess Load Permits will not be issued for divisible loads. Refer to Section 4 of the Permit Policy.
- An Excess Dimension Permit is required when a vehicle intends on travelling on City streets while exceeding the maximum vehicle dimensions prescribed in Bylaw 7200. Refer to Section 5 of the Permit Policy.
- For unlicensed construction or farm equipment, refer to Section 3.5 of the Permit Policy.
Excess Dimension Permit Flagging/Identification Requirements:
| Width |
Requirements |
|
Greater than 2.6 metres |
Red flags on the extremities of the load that overhang the sides or rear of the vehicle. |
|
Greater than 3.05 metres |
Signs required at the rear, in addition to the above. |
|
Greater than 3.3 metres |
A minimum of one amber flashing or rotating beacon visible for 200 metres, in addition to the above. |
|
Greater than 5.0 metres |
Trail vehicle required (rear only), in addition to the above. |
| Length |
Requirements |
|
Greater than 25 metres |
Sign required at rear. |
|
Greater than 27.5 metres |
Amber beacon and rear sign. |
|
Greater than 31 metres |
Amber beacons and signs, front and rear. |
|
Greater than 36 metres |
All of the above. |
- Subject to the provisions outlined in subsection 44(8) of Bylaw 7200, a Vehicle Routing Permit is required when a vehicle intends on deviating from the established vehicle routes prescribed in Schedule No. 8. Refer to Section 6 of the Permit Policy.
- An Excess Load Permit and/or an Excess Dimension Permit cannot be used in place of a Vehicle Routing Permit. A vehicle that exceeds the maximum vehicle weights or that exceeds the maximum vehicle dimensions prescribed in Bylaw 7200 and that wishes to travel off an established vehicle route, must obtain a Vehicle Routing Permit in addition to the appropriate Excess Load or Excess Dimension Permit.
Permit Request Process
It is the responsibility of the trucking company to obtain any permits required to travel within city limits:
- All permit requests are to be submitted via phone or fax:
Phone: (306) 975-2454
Fax: (306) 975-2971
- Permit requests will be processed from Monday to Friday between 8:09 am and 4:45 pm, with the exception of holidays.
- A minimum of two business days is required for processing permit requests.
- Following a successful review of the permit request, the applicant will receive a Permit Number. This Permit Number must be provided by the operator of the vehicle upon request by a police officer or the General Manager of Infrastructure Services, City of Saskatoon.