 Towing regulations! The
towing regulations provided below were in effect
as early as 2000 and, as expected, are subject to change periodically.
We make every effort to keep this data up-to-date but cannot guarantee it is 100% accurate at any given time. We suggest you check with your RV dealer or the
appropriate government regulatory body for current
legal regulations before you hit the road. For additional
towing information, please check out our towing
tips page.
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| Alberta |
Maximum trailer width:
2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches). Mobile living
accommodations - 3.05 meters (10 feet)
Maximum trailer height: 3.85 meters (12 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted?
Up to 3 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 20 meters (66 feet)
Lighting:
Two tail, two brake and license plate lights are
required. Turn signals, clearance and side markers
also required.
Brakes:
If gross laden weight of trailer is 909kg (2,004lbs)
or over, or if gross trailer weight is over half
that of the unit, independent braking system is
required.
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Two side view mirrors are required
on towing vehicles where rear view is obstructed
by the trailer. Riding is allowed in truck campers.
Additional information:
Alberta Transportation and Utilities
Twin Atria Building
4999-98 Ave.
Edmonton AB T6B 2X3
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British-
Columbia |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 20 meters (66 feet)
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 2.05meters (6 feet 7 inches) 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 (3,087lbs) or one-half licensed weight
of towing vehicle.
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Additional information:
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Commercial Transport and Inspection
Box 3750
Victoria BC V8W 3Y5
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| Manitoba |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted (5th wheel combinations only)? Up to 3 vehicles total
Vehicle combinations permitted (non 5th wheel combinations)? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length for 2 vehicles:
21.5 meters (71 feet)
Maximum combined length for 3 vehicles:
23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
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 (2,007lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Interior and left exterior mirrors are
needed when towed loads are wider than the towing
vehicle. Riding is allowed in truck campers. Open propane cylinders are not allowed while traveling on highways.
Additional information:
Vehicle Standards and Inspections
1075 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G OS1
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New-
Brunswick |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted ? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
Lighting:
Tail, brake, clearance lights and side markers and
license plate lights are required. Reflectors are
also required. Turn signals are only needed when those
of the towing unit are obstructed by the trailer.
Brakes: Independent braking system required where gross weight
exceeds 1.5 tons (1,500kg or 3,308 lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Mirrors must give unobstructed view
60 meters (197 feet) to rear. Overnight camping is only allowed in rest areas where posted. All RV's are required to have flares or reflective signs and a fire extinguisher.
Additional information:
Department of Public Safety
Licensing and Driver Records
PO Box 6000
Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
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| Newfoundland |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.1 meters (13 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted?
Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
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 2.05
meters (6 feet 7 inches) in width or the trailer
is more than 6 meters in length.
Brakes: Independent braking system needed where gross weight
exceeds 4,500kg (9,923lbs) or two or more axles
are used on the trailer.
Safety
chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Riding is allowed in truck campers, 5th wheel trailers and travel trailers. Overnight camping is not allowed in rest areas unless posted.
Additional information:
Department of Government Services & Lands
Motor Registration Division
PO Box 8710
St-Johns NF A1B 4J5
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Northwest
Territories |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 21 meters (69 feet)
Lighting:
Two tail and two brake lights are required. Turn signals
also required.
Brakes:
Brakes required if gross laden weight
of trailer is 1,360kg (2,999 lbs) or over, or if gross
laden weight of trailer exceeds 50% of gross laden
weight of towing vehicle.
Safety chain(s) required: N/A
Other: Two side view mirrors are required on
a towing vehicle when the rear view is obstructed
by the trailer. Riding in truck campers permitted at speeds below 30 km/h. Overnight camping in rest areas is allowed.
Additional information:
Department of Transportation
Road Licensing & Safety Division
4510 Franklin Ave.
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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| Nova Scotia |
Maximum trailer width:
2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
14.65 meters (48 feet 1 inch)
Vehicle combinations permitted?
Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
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.
Brakes: Independent braking system is required where gross
weight of load and vehicle exceeds 1,800kg (3,969lbs).
Breakaway brakes are required on all trailers with
a registered weight of over 1,350kg (2,977lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Two mirrors are needed when view is
obstructed and must give a clear view 60 meters (197
feet) to rear. Extended mirrors must be removed when
not towing. Ball hitches mounted on the bumper are
not permitted. Open propane cylinders are not allowed while traveling on highways. All RV's are required to have flares or reflective signs.
Additional information:
Department of Business & Consumer Services
1505 Barrington St. North, 8th floor
Halifax NS B3J 3E7
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| Ontario |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length (including load):
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted (cars/vans/SUV )?
Up to 2 vehicles total
Vehicle combinations permitted (motor homes/trucks)? Yes, up to 3 vehicles total (*)
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 6 inches)
Lighting:
Tail, brake and license plate lights and required,
as are reflectors. Turn signals are needed if combination
exceeds 6 meters (19 feet 7 inches) in length.
Brakes: Independent braking system required where gross weight
equals or exceeds 1,350kg (2,977lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Riding is allowed in truck campers. Overnight camping is allowed in restricted areas only.
Additional information:
Ministry of Transportation Information
301 St-Paul St.
St. Catharines ON L2R 7R4
Additional information: www.mto.gov.on.ca
* Per the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, "a three vehicle combination that is swaying excessively, is unstable or has reduced handling capabilities is subject to action by the police as an unsafe combination of vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act"
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Prince
Edward
Island |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length (including load):
16.2 meters (53 feet 2 inches)
Vehicle combinations permitted? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
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 is required where gross
weight of load and vehicle exceeds 1,800kg (3,969lbs).
Breakaway brakes are required on all trailers with
a registered weight of over 1,350kg (2,977lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: Yes
Other: A ball hitch mounted on the bumper is
permitted. Left and right mirrors are required. Riding in truck campers, 5th wheel trailers and travel trailers is not regulated. Overnight camping is allowed in rest areas unless posted otherwise.
Additional information:
Highway Safety Operations
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
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| Québec |
Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length (including load):
16.2 meters (53 feet 2 inches)
Vehicle combinations permitted?
Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
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 1.8
meters (5 feet 9 inches) 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 (2,867lbs).
Safety chain(s) required: All trailers without
an automatic brake-system must be equipped with chains,
cables or other sufficient safety devices.
Other: Left and right rear view mirrors are
required. Riding is allowed in truck campers only if seatbelt used. Overnight camping in rest areas is not allowed. All RV's are required to have flares or reflective signs if wider than 2 meters (6.5 feet).
Additional information:
Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Québec
333 Boul. Jean-Lesage
Québec QC G1K 8J6
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Saskatchewan
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Maximum trailer width: 2.6 meters (8 feet 5 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches)
Maximum trailer length:
12.5 meters (41 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted (5th wheel combinations only)? Up to 3 vehicles total
Vehicle combinations permitted (non 5th wheel combinations)? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length for 2 vehicles: 21.5 meters (71 feet)
Maximum combined length for 3 vehicles:
23 meters (75 feet 5 inches)
Lighting: Tail, brake, turn and license plate lights are required.
Brakes: Independent braking system required where gross
weight exceeds 1,350kg (2,977lbs).
Safety
chain(s) required: Yes
Other: The hitch must be connected by a safe
clevis or catch. Ball hitches mounted on bumpers
are allowed up to 1,400kg (3,087lbs). Riding is allowed in truck campers.
Additional information:
Saskatchewan Highways & Transportation
1855 Victoria Ave., 9th floor
Regina SK S4P 3V5
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Yukon
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Maximum trailer width: 2.5 meters (8 feet 2 inches)
Maximum trailer height: 4.2 meters (13 feet 7 inches)
Maximum trailer length (including load):
16.15 meters (53 feet)
Vehicle combinations permitted? Up to 2 vehicles total
Maximum combined length: 25 meters (82 feet)
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 203 centimeters (80 inches) wide.
Reflectors are required if trailer is over 203 centimeters
(80 inches) wide. One amber reflector on each side
of front and one red reflector on each side of rear
are then needed.
Brakes: Independent braking system required if gross weight
exceeds 910kg (2,007lbs) or one-half licensed weight
of towing vehicle.
Safety
chain(s) required: Yes
Other: Left and right mirrors are required. Overnight camping is allowed in rest areas unless posted otherwise.
Additional information:
Tourism Yukon
PO Box 2703
Whitehorse YK Y1A 2C6 |
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