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Towing in Canada
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These Canadian provincial and territorial trailer towing requirements were in effect in early 1999 and are subject to change at any given time. Check the appropriate government regulatory body for current legal regulations.

 

NEW FOUND LAND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA NEW BRUNSWICK QUEBEC NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES

LENGTH:
Combination length, 23m/75ft

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.1m/13'5"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights are required. Turn signals (unless trailer is less than 30 inches in width) and reflectors are also needed. Clearance lights are needed if the trailer is more than 2.05m/6'7" in width or the trailer is more than 6m in length.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system needed where gross weight exceeds 4,500kg/9,923lb or two or more axles are used on the trailer.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

LENGTH:
Combination length, 23m/75'5"; trailer length, 16.2m/53'2".

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.5m/14'8"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights are required. Clearance and side lamp markers, turn signals and reflectors are also needed.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system where gross vehicle weight exceeds 1,500kg/3,308lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
A ball hitch mounted on the bumper is permitted. Left and right mirrors are required.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 23m/75'5"; trailer length, 14.65m/48'1".

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
If the trailer is constructed in such a way as the brake and turn signals of the towing vehicle cannot be seen, brake and turn signal lights must be equipped on the trailer. Reflectors are not specified.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight of load and vehicle exceeds 1,800kg/3,969lb. Breakaway brakes are required on all trailers with a registered weight of over 1,350kg/2,977lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
Two mirrors are needed when view is obstructed and must give a clear view 60m/197ft to rear. Extended mirrors must be removed when not towing. Ball hitches mounted on the bumper are not permitted.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 21m/69ft; trailer length, 16.2m/53ft.

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake, clearance lights and side markers and license plate lights are required. Relectors are also required. Turn signals are only needed when those of the towing unit are obscured by the trailer.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight exceeds 1.5 tons/1,500kg/3,308lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
Mirrors must give unobstructed view 60m/197ft to rear.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 23m/75ft; trailer length, 16.2m/53ft.

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights and required, as are reflectors. Driver must clearly signal their intention to turn, slow down or stop. Such signals can be given by hand or mechanical device, thus making electric turn signals an option. All trailers 1.8m/5'9" or longer require one amber light near each of the front corners of the trailer and one red light near each of the rear corners of the trailer.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system is required in each weight bearing wheel where gross weight exceeds 1,300kg/2,867lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
All trailers without an automatic brake-system must be equipped with chains, cables or other sufficient safety devices.

OTHER:
Left and right rearview mirrors are required.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 21m/69ft

WIDTH:
not specified

HEIGHT:
not specified

LIGHTING:
Tail (two) and brake (two) lights are required, as are turn signals.

BRAKES:
Required if gross laden weight of trailer is 1,360kg/2,999lb or over, or if gross laden weight of trailer exceeds 50% of gross laden weight of towing vehicle.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
not specified

OTHER:
Two side view mirrors are required on a towing vehicle when rear view is obstructed by the trailer.

 
ONTARIO MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA YUKON TERRITORY

LENGTH:
Combination length, 25m/82ft; length of any vehicle, including load, 12.5m/41ft

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights and required, as are reflectors. Turn signals are needed if combination exceeds 6m/19'7" in length.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight equals or exceeds 1,350kg/2,977lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

LENGTH:
Combination length, 21.5m/71ft; trailer length 12.5m/41ft.

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights are required, as are turn signals and reflectors.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight exceeds 910kg/2,007lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
Interior and left exterior mirrors are needed when towed loads are wider than the towing vehicle.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 23m/75ft; trailer length, 16.2m/53ft

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Brake, tail and turn signal lights are required.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight exceeds 1,350kg/2,977lb.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
The hitch must be connected by a safe clevis or catch. Ball hitches mounted on bumpers are allowed up to 1,400kg/3,087lb.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 20m/66ft

WIDTH:
Trailer width, 2.6m/8'5"; mobile living accommodations, 3.05m/10ft.

HEIGHT:
3.85m/12'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail (two), brake (two) and license plate lights are required. Turn signals, clearance and side markers are also required.

BRAKES:
If gross laden weight of trailer is 909kg/2,004lb or over, or if gross trailer weight is over half that of the unit, independent braking system is required.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

OTHER:
Two side view mirrors are required on towing vehicles where rearview is obstructed by the trailer.

LENGTH:
Combination length, 20m/66ft; trailer length, 12.5m/41ft.

WIDTH:
2.6m/8'5"

HEIGHT:
4.15m/13'6"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights are required. Turn signals are needed if the towing vehicle's signals are obstructed. Reflectors are needed. If the trailer is over 2.05m/6'7" wide, two red clearance lamps on each side of the rear are required, as are two amber clearance lights near the front.

BRAKES:
Independent braking system required where gross weight exceeds 1,400kg/3,087lb or one-half licensed weight of towing vehicle.

SAFETY CHAIN(S):
yes

LENGTH:
Combination length, 21.5m/71ft

WIDTH:
2.5m/8'2"

HEIGHT:
4.2m/13'7"

LIGHTING:
Tail, brake and license plate lights are required. Turn signals are needed if the towing vehicle's signals are obstructed by the trailer, or if the trailer is over 203cm/80" wide. Reflectors are required if trailer is over 203cm/80" wide. One amber reflector on each side of front and one red reflector on each side of rear are then needed.

 

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