Trucking Policy and Regulations - Highways and Infrastructure

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The Trucking Policy and Regulations Unit (TPRU) office works to protect existing roadway infrastructure, promote economic activity, and ensure the safety of the public by developing and administrating commercial motor carrier policies and regulations.
The TPRU office represents the ministry in provincial, inter-provincial and national conferences and committees regarding commercial vehicles, including the Canadian Council Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA).
For general inquiries contact (306) 787-4801.
For further information contact Magdy Beshara, Acting Manager of Trucking Policy and Regulations at (306) 787-2168.

		Regulations Specific regulations, both federal and provincial, apply to commercial vehicles and loads.

		Policies The movement of overweight and over-dimensional vehicles and loads must be in accordance with specific policies.

		Permits The issuing overweight and over-dimensional permits is to allow for the movement of loads that are not ordinarily permitted travel under The Highways and Transportation Act

		Restrictions Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure has established allowable weights for all highways within the province. Maximum gross vehicle weight is dependant on highway classification, maximum registered gross vehicle weight for vehicles, tire size and axle spacing.

		Links to Additional Information TPRU works with other provinces and agencies to ensure consistent development and administration of policies and regulations.

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