Goods movement is an essential part of life in every urban environment. For some types of goods, it is not possible or practical to dismantle them for transport, leading to loads that exceed legislated (legal) weight and dimension limits. Transporting these oversize (OS) and / or overweight (OW) loads requires permits from local road authorities and / or the Province.

The Regional Permit Policies and Procedures Manual (RP3M) provides a framework for permitting the transport of OS-OW vehicles and loads on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities in Metro Vancouver, excluding provincial highways. It harmonizes OS-OW permit requirements by local road authorities across Metro Vancouver and generally aligns with provincial policies. The objective of harmonizing requirements across the region is to improve consistency and predictability in the permitting process and make it easier for carriers to comply with the requirement to obtain permits issued by local road authorities.

Permit conditions are set according to four (4) primary vehicle and load parameters – the overall width (OAW), overall length (OAL), and overall height (OAH) of the vehicle and load, and the gross vehicle weight (GVW) calculated based on the gross weight on individual axles and axle groups. Conditions are also imposed for front and rear overhangs or projections that exceed legislated limits.

Generally, permit conditions cover routing, travel times, requirements during transport (including pilot cars), and other requirements such as minimum insurance amounts, and are summarized in four (4) Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4. In addition to the requirements in the Permit Condition Tables, certain vehicles and loads are subject to additional requirements or receive certain allowances. This includes loads that qualify for permits under the Reducible Load Overweight Policy (Section 3.3), House Moves, Manufactured Homes, Modular Buildings, and Mobile Homes (Section 3.5), Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs) (Section 3.6), and Specialized Equipment (Section 3.7).

Term permits allow the transport of OS-OW loads up to specific weights and dimensions and are valid for up to 12 months (see Section 3.2). Applications for term permits can be processed relatively quickly. Applications for larger and heavier OS-OW loads may require more extensive review before a permit can be issued, including bridge evaluation for overload permits and review of clearances on proposed routes. Carriers are required to submit applications for OS-OW permits from local road authorities in accordance with the guidelines provided in this manual.

The manual includes several appendices, which should be consulted to get a full picture of the permit policies and procedures that apply to the transportation of OS-OW vehicles and / or loads in Metro Vancouver.

Appendix A consists of maps that provide routing information for OS-OW vehicles.

1. 1. The Truck Route Network (TRN) is the road network all heavy commercial vehicles with a licensed gross vehicle weight greater than 11,800 kg are required to use for through-travel.
   2. The Term Permit Networks (TPNs) are subsets of the Truck Route Network (TRN) where Term Permit Vehicles (TPVs) are permitted to travel under the conditions described in Section 3.2.
   3. Pre-Screened Routes (PSRs) are routes from the BC Commercial Transport Procedures Manual (CTPM) and Project Cargo Corridors, and mostly include provincial highways and some roads segments under the jurisdiction of local road authorities.

Appendix B lists exceptions by local road authorities to the harmonized policies and procedures in this manual.

Appendix C provides a sample application form for OS-OW permits issued by local road authorities. Application forms should be completed and sent to each local road authority through which the OS-OW vehicle and load will travel.

This manual and the sample permit application form apply ONLY to roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities throughout Metro Vancouver. For travel on provincial highways, carriers or drivers must apply for permits from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT). Efforts have been made to align local road authorities’ requirements with provincial requirements as closely as possible while recognizing that the network of local roads is more constrained than the provincial highway network.

Appendix D includes a list of provincial permit condition forms (also referred to as T-Forms) for convenience and ease of reference.

Applicable provincial policies, particularly the Commercial Transport Procedures Manual (CTPM), as amended from time to time, are incorporated in this manual and reproduced herein for convenience and ease of reference.

Appendix E summarizes OS-OW vehicle permit fees for individual local road authorities.

Appendix F includes Compliance Circulars that provide allowances or exceptions granted by the Province under Section 7.02 (1) of the BC Commercial Transport Regulations. Unless otherwise noted, these allowances, as amended from time to time, are incorporated in this manual and appended herein for convenience and ease of reference.

Appendix G illustrates vehicle combinations and dimensions associated with the TPNs.

Appendix H outlines the application requirements to request a term permit for a vehicle not currently addressed by Section 3.2 or Appendix G.

Appendix I provides the BC MoTT policies, procedures and methodology for the evaluation of structures for overweight permits, as well as the Bridge Formula for the evaluation of vehicle configurations.

Permits issued by a local road authority, including permits to travel on TPNs and PSRs, do not remove liability from carriers. Carriers are responsible for ensuring the move can be completed safely and without damage to public property. Under no circumstances will Metro Vancouver local road authorities or TransLink be liable to any person, business, or entity for any direct, indirect, consequential or other damage based on the information provided in this manual.

An oversize and / or overweight permit is required for vehicles and loads that exceed the weight and dimension limits prescribed in local road authorities’ bylaws (i.e., “legislated” or “legal” limits). The bylaws either closely mirror the provincial limits in the BC Commercial Transport Regulations (CTR) or adopt them by reference. Commonly used terminology and vehicle types are illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. Legislated weight and dimension limits, for which an OS-OW permit is not required, are summarized in Tables 1 and 2.

Notes:

The information in this table is reproduced from the CTR for convenience and ease of reference. Refer to CTR Division 7, including Appendix A to K for all vehicle types and all legislated internal and external vehicle dimension limits (inclusive of the load) below which a permit is not required. This table is not an exhaustive summary of all legislated vehicle dimension limits. It provides a summary of external dimension parameters that, if exceeded, trigger the requirement to obtain a local road authority and / or provincial permit. If there are inconsistencies between the information contained in this table and the CTR, the CTR supersedes the information in this table.

Notes:

*Applicable only to single steering axles. Refer to the CTR for information applicable to tandem steering axles.

The information in this table is reproduced from the CTR for convenience and ease of reference. See CTR Division 7, including Appendix A to K for all vehicle types and all legislated weight limits (inclusive of the load) below which a permit is not required. This table is not an exhaustive summary of all legislated weight limits. It provides a summary of gross axle weight and gross vehicle weight limits that, if exceeded, trigger the requirement to obtain a local road authority and / or provincial permit. If there are inconsistencies between the information contained in this table and the CTR, the CTR supersedes the information in this table.

As a general rule, there are no firm upper weight and dimension limits for OS-OW permits. However, larger and heavier vehicles, vehicle combinations, and loads will result in more complex permit applications, review processes, and more restrictive permit conditions. There are three categories of OS-OW permits made available by local road authorities in Metro Vancouver:

1. 1. Term Permits (Simple) – Term permits allow the transport of OS-OW vehicles and / or loads up to specific weights and dimensions and are valid for up to 12 months. Term permits are limited to the “Simple” vehicle envelope. (See Section 3.2 of this manual).
   2. Single Trip Permits (Simple, Conventional or Complex) – Single trip permits allow the transport of OS-OW vehicles and / or loads under specific permit conditions based on the weights and dimensions of the vehicle and / or load. Unless otherwise indicated, single trip OS-OW permits are valid up to 24 hours. (See Section 3.1 and Section 3.4 of this manual).
   3. Repeat Loads – Repeat loads can be authorized on a single trip permit on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the local road authority provided that they meet the following criteria:
      • • The power unit (truck) and the vehicle combination must be the same for each trip (e.g., 9-axle lowbed);
        • Each load must be within the same or lower axle group weights, Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), and overall dimensions specified on the permit (i.e., smaller or lighter is permitted; larger or heavier is not permitted);
        • Each trip must use the same route;
        • The time frame for transporting the repeat loads and the number of loads must be defined by the applicant when applying for a permit and cannot be open-ended or indefinite;
        • All conditions specified on a single trip permit that authorizes repeat loads apply to each trip with a repeat load.

Table 3 provides the dimension limits for a spectrum of permit types, ranging from Term Permits to Complex Single Trip Permits. Term Permits, Simple Single Trip Permits and Conventional Single Trip Permits generally can be reviewed and processed relatively quickly by local road authorities. The review process for permit applications that exceed these limits is more complex, requires more time, and may involve engineer review and detailed overload analysis conducted by an engineer at the carrier’s or move proponent’s expense.

Notes:

*Length dimension parameters apply to loaded vehicles. Unloaded vehicles and specialized equipment are subject to special conditions.

**The maximum GVW for single unit vehicles and vehicle combinations depends on multiple factors, including the number of axles, maximum permittable axle and axle group weights, axle spacing, bridge formula etc.

Processing permit applications efficiently is critical for carriers to meet delivery schedules and their customers’ expectations. For smaller OS-OW loads in particular, carriers will often receive requests to move a load with minimal advance notice, sometimes within a 24-hour window. A common example is construction equipment or materials that need to be on site the next day. If carriers are unable to obtain a permit on short notice, they will not be able to transport the load and meet their customers’ expectations. The outcome is an increase in non-compliance with the requirement to obtain appropriate permits.

This manual does not set service standards for turnaround times for local road authorities to issue permits. Service standards for local road authorities vary based on staff resources and workloads. Local road authorities are encouraged to collect data for the OS-OW permits they issue, including turnaround times. Once enough data has been collected, an analysis can be completed to help establish reasonable and manageable turnaround times for permits.

2.2.1  Bridge Formula and Evaluation of Structures

Bridge formula is a mathematical equation that is used to calculate the basic overload weight allowed by permit for various axle groups in a combination. Bridge formula should guide the vehicle configuration (i.e., configuration of axle spacings and loads) to minimize potential impacts to infrastructure. Exceeding bridge formula is possible but may require detailed evaluation of bridges and structures (such as culverts) conducted by an engineering firm at the carrier’s or move proponent’s expense.

Bridge Formula: 30 x wheelbase (cm) + 18,000 kg = Maximum weight allowed by permit

Please refer to CTPM Chapter 6, Section 6.3.2.B. (iii) for additional information about the Bridge Formula and how to apply it. Relevant excerpts from this chapter of the CTPM are also provided in Appendix I for ease of reference and convenience.

Proponents must be able to satisfy bridge formula to travel on pre-approved routes without requiring additional evaluation of bridges and structures. If a carrier requests an overweight permit for routes that are not pre-approved, an evaluation of bridges and structures may be required. Please refer to Appendix I for guidance on the policies, procedures, and methodology for the evaluation of bridges and structures on the route for overweight permits. If detailed analysis of bridges and structures is required, it should typically be conducted by an engineering firm at the carrier’s or move proponent’s expense.

2.2.2  16 and 24 Wheelers and Platform Trailers

Provincial permit policy respecting the use of wheelers and platform trailers is incorporated in this manual as amended from time to time, except as noted below. Relevant parts of the provincial policies and requirements in CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.16.1 through Section 5.3.16.3 are reproduced herein for convenience and ease of reference.

Wheelers and platform trailers can exceed the weights outlined in CTPM Chapter 6, Section 6.3.2, subject to referral of the permit application to an engineer for review, evaluation of bridges and structures, and in some cases additional permit conditions.

OS-OW permits are generally not issued for reducible loads. A reducible load can be made smaller or lighter to enable transport within legislated weight and dimension limits. Carriers must affirm that they are transporting a non-reducible load to obtain a permit. However, there are three situations in which reducible loads may be eligible for an OS-OW permit:

• 1. For overweight permits, if the total additional weight being permitted does not exceed 3,500 kg;
  2. For oversize permits, a load may consist of multiple objects, provided a second over-dimensional condition is not created (i.e., several objects which are over-width can be transported on the same vehicle provided an overlength situation is not also created);
  3. For reducible loads with weights greater than the legislated limit of 63,500 kg and overall lengths up to 27.5 m under the Reducible Load Overweight Policy (Section 3.3).

Travel conditions for transporting OS-OW vehicles and / or loads on Metro Vancouver roads (excluding the provincial network) are detailed in four (4) Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4, that relate to vehicle width, length, height, and weight.

Each table addresses a separate vehicle parameter but shares a common set of travel conditions. The tables function as checklists for travel conditions. To identify the applicable travel conditions:

• • Identify which vehicle and / or load parameters exceed legislated limits (if any);
  • Consult all tables where the load parameter exceeds legislated limits. If, for example, a load is both overwidth and overlength, Table 8 (Width) and
    Table 9 (Length) need to be consulted;
  • Note the applicable conditions from each table. Where conditions differ between tables, the most restrictive condition applies. For example, if a load has a width of 3.4 m (one pilot car required) and a length of 32.0 m (two pilot cars required), the load will require two pilot cars for transport.

For house moves, manufactured homes, modular buildings, and mobile homes, or specialized equipment such as LCVs, Cranes, Pumper Trucks etc., additional and / or different conditions apply. Please refer to Sections 3.5 through 3.7.

Table 4 provides an overview of potential permit conditions for OS-OW transport included in this framework grouped by the type of condition. Table 5 provides descriptions of each permit condition that may be applicable for OS-OW loads, including links and references to corresponding provincial documents.

*Length dimension parameters apply to loaded vehicles. Unloaded vehicles and specialized equipment are subject to special conditions.

**Vehicles with multiple articulation points that have trailers and / or boosters with track width up to 3.2 m are also eligible for term permits, provided all other dimensions are within the limits described in this table. Cranes with track width up to 3.2 are also eligible for permits provided all other dimensions meet the specifications in Appendix G.

***Select truck and single trailer / semi-trailer vehicle combinations are eligible for Tier 1 Term Permits, despite exceeding the maximum dimensions listed in this table. Appendix G lists eligible vehicles and provides corresponding drawings with specific configurations and dimensions.

Vehicles operating under the Reducible Load Overweight Policy (RLOP) are eligible for term permits, as are LCVs and specialized equipment in Section 3.7. Equipment included in Section 3.7, Figure 7 may be eligible for term permits if the equipment is within the limits specified in Table 6. Internal dimensions may vary in accordance with provincial requirements, including front and rear projections as described in Section 3.7. Vehicles operating under the RLOP and included in Section 3.7, Figure 6 and Figure 7 may be subject to different term permit conditions, including specific routes.

Table 7 sets out conditions that apply to all term permits unless otherwise noted. Consulting the Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4 is not required for term permits. Refer to Sections 3.3, 3.6 and 3.7 for conditions and requirements specific to vehicles operating under the RLOP, LCVs, and specialized equipment; however, where no travel conditions are specified, the conditions in Table 7 apply.

The Reducible Load Overweight Policy (RLOP) allows carriers to apply for permits to transport loads at weights higher than the legislated limit of 63,500 kg and at overall lengths up to 27.5 m. RLOP is based on the assumption that carriers already have the option to transport the load at legal weights and dimensions. CTPM Chapter 6, Section 5 specifies the conditions under which carriers are eligible to enter into agreements with the Province to operate trucks that exceed the weight and / or dimensions identified in the CTR when carrying reducible loads. These conditions are summarized below for ease of reference (refer to CTPM Chapter 6, Section 5 for the full requirements).

Tables 8 through 11 detail the conditions and requirements for transporting OS-OW loads on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities in Metro Vancouver (excluding provincial highways). Consulting the Permit Condition Tables is required to complete an application for a single trip OS-OW vehicle permit in Metro Vancouver. For guidance on how to apply these tables see Section 2.4: Determining Your Travel Conditions.

Unless otherwise indicated, single trip OS-OW permits granted by local road authorities are valid up to 24 hours.

a: Vehicle configurations that are eligible for a Tier 1 Term Permit as outlined in Section 3.2, Table 6 may use the Term Permit Network – Tier 1 under a Single Trip Permit. Other vehicles should use the Term Permit Network – Tier 2.
b: Additional conditions may apply when traveling off the Term Permit Network.
c: Except on Term Permit Routes (or portions thereof). If a proposed route does not meet the Term Permit requirements and conditions as outlined in Section 3.2, a Single Trip Permit is required and may be subject to Route Clearance Review and Engineer Review at the discretion of the local road authority.
d: Except on Pre-Screened Routes (or portions thereof).
e: Flags / Lamps Required for Front Overhang > 1.0 m and Rear Overhang > 1.2 m.
f: 1 Pilot Car Required for Front Projection > 3.0 m and Rear Projection > 6.5 m.
g: Additional bond of indemnity may be required.

a: Vehicle configurations that are eligible for a Tier 1 Term Permit as outlined in Section 3.2, Table 6 may use the Term Permit Network – Tier 1 under a Single Trip Permit. Other vehicles should use the Term Permit Network – Tier 2.
b: Additional conditions may apply when traveling off the Term Permit Network.
c: Except on Term Permit Routes (or portions thereof). If a proposed route does not meet the Term Permit requirements and conditions as outlined in Section 3.2, a Single Trip Permit is required and may be subject to Route Clearance Review and Engineer Review at the discretion of the local road authority.
d: Flags / Lamps Required for Front Overhang > 1.0 m and Rear Overhang > 1.2 m.
e: 1 Pilot Car Required for Front Projection > 3.0 m and Rear Projection > 6.5 m.
f: Additional bond of indemnity may be required.

Loads over 31.0 m require steering trailers. Consistent with provincial policy (CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.12.F), loads such as bridge beams, structural steel, processed poles, and pilings that are more than 31 m long require steering trailers.

a: Vehicle configurations that are eligible for a Tier 1 Term Permit as outlined in Section 3.2, Table 6 may use the Term Permit Network – Tier 1 under a Single Trip Permit. Other vehicles should use the Term Permit Network – Tier 2.
b: Additional conditions may apply when traveling off the Term Permit Network.
c: Except on Term Permit Routes (or portions thereof). If a proposed route does not meet the Term Permit requirements and conditions as outlined in Section 3.2, a Single Trip Permit is required and may be subject to Route Clearance Review and Engineer Review at the discretion of the local road authority.
d: Except on Pre-Screened Routes (or portions thereof).
e: Flags / Lamps Required for Front Overhang > 1.0 m and Rear Overhang > 1.2 m.
f: 1 Pilot Car Required for Front Projection > 3.0 m and Rear Projection > 6.5 m.
g: Additional bond of indemnity may be required.

a: Vehicle configurations that are eligible for a Tier 1 Term Permit as outlined in Section 3.2, Table 6 may use the Term Permit Network – Tier 1 under a Single Trip Permit. Other vehicles should use the Term Permit Network – Tier 2.
b: Additional conditions may apply when traveling off the Term Permit Network.
c: Except on Term Permit Routes (or portions thereof). If a proposed route does not meet the Term Permit requirements and conditions as outlined in Section 3.2, a Single Trip Permit is required and may be subject to Route Clearance Review and Engineer Review at the discretion of the local road authority.
d: Except on Pre-Screened Routes (or portions thereof). Unless otherwise noted in Provincial policy or a posted load limit sign, all highways and roads under Provincial jurisdiction are pre-screened for GVW 64,000 kg.
e: Flags / Lamps Required for Front Overhang > 1.0 m and Rear Overhang > 1.2 m.
f: 1 Pilot Car Required for Front Projection > 3.0 m and Rear Projection > 6.5 m.
g: Additional bond of indemnity may be required.

House moves, manufactured homes, modular buildings, and mobile homes are subject to the local road authorities’ permit conditions outlined in this section. The Province provides different conditions for house moves, multi-section manufactured homes, and modular buildings that have already been established on a foundation than for new manufactured homes, modular buildings and houseboats.

The CTPM Chapter 4, Section 4.3 and CVSE1000S includes policies, specifications, and allowances for manufactured homes, modular buildings and other manufactured building units used in resource and other industries, and houseboats. This includes internal dimensions, loading conditions, and other conditions. Provincial policies and allowances noted in this section are adopted by reference from the CTPM, as amended from time to time.

Please consult municipal building and zoning bylaws and contact the appropriate local road authority for further information about all applicable permit and inspection requirements. Additionally, other stipulations such as the requirement to consult police prior to the move or arrange for a police escort may be required (City of Delta and City of Vancouver). A list of additional local road authorities’ requirements is included in Section 3.5.1.

A valid transport permit issued by the Manufactured Home Registry is required for most moves of manufactured homes, modular buildings, and other manufactured building units. Depending on the type of dwelling, a new manufactured home permit may be required.

Table 12 below provides key vehicle and load parameters for House and Mobile Home moves in the Lower Mainland. Single trip oversize permits may be pre-approved up to the parameters provided in Table 12. If these parameters are exceeded, and in some cases prior to, provincial Extraordinary Load Approvals are required.

3.5.1: Summary of Local Road Authorities’ Permit Requirements and / or Allowances

Permit conditions differ from the Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4 as follows:

• • Other permits (i.e., building permit, demolition permit) may be required in addition to a transport permit (i.e., OS-OW vehicle permit);
  • Proposed travel routes must be reviewed by local road authorities’ staff;
  • Utility review and approval prior to transport, and utility escort during transport may be required;
  • Additional insurance and indemnification requirements, including performance bonds may be required;
  • Police notification and / or escort may be required;

This list of local road authorities’ requirements is not exhaustive and will vary depending on the local road authority of origin or destination. Please contact the appropriate local road authority for further information about all applicable requirements.

LCVs can operate on specifically designated routes only and are subject to other unique requirements under provincial permit policy per T-Form CVSE1014 and CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.6. Provincial permit policy respecting the operation of LCVs in BC is incorporated in this manual as amended from time to time, except as noted in Section 3.6.2, with relevant parts reproduced herein for convenience and ease of reference.

To operate LCVs in BC, a carrier must first provide a letter to the Provincial Commercial Transport Manager (CT Manager) in Victoria confirming that they understand the requirements set out in the Provincial CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.6.

The letter should address:

• • start and end points of their proposed route(s);
  • driver training; and
  • National Safety Code obligations, including maintaining a satisfactory carrier safety profile, and liability coverage (minimum third-party liability insurance of five (5) million dollars is required to operate LCVs in BC).

Once the Commercial Transport Manager is satisfied, the carrier company is added to an approved list of prequalified carriers that are eligible for provincial permits. Contact the CVSE Commercial Transport Program (Commercial.Transport@gov.bc.ca) for additional information.

Metro Vancouver local road authorities will not accept permit applications or issue permits to operate LCVs on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities until a carrier has been added to the Province’s prequalified list.

3.6.1: Key Vehicle and Load Parameters

Key vehicle and load parameters for LCVs are summarized in Table 13. Refer to CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.6 for additional vehicle and load parameters.

3.6.2: Summary of Local Road Authorities’ Permit Requirements and / or Allowances

The permit policies and requirements in this section supersede provincial policies and requirements on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities in Metro Vancouver. All other provincial policies respecting the operation of LCVs apply as set out in the CTPM Chapter 5, Section 5.3.6 and T-Form CVSE1014.

The conditions from the Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4 that would otherwise apply to a vehicle and / or load of the same size and weight are waived, except as noted below.

Existing Routes: Like provincial permits for LCVs, local road authorities’ LCV permits are restricted to a specific route. There are 14 routes in the Lower Mainland that are available for local road authorities’ LCV permits. These routes are listed below.

1. 1. Burnaby (7867 Express Street) to BC Interior (via Highway 1)
      Express Street to Lake City Way, turn left onto Lake City Way, Lake City Way to Lougheed Highway (Highway 7), turn left onto Lougheed Highway, Lougheed Highway to Gaglardi Way, turn right onto Gaglardi Way, Gaglardi Way turns into Caribou Road North, Caribou Road North to Highway 1, turn right onto Highway 1.
   2. BC Interior (via Highway 1) to Burnaby (7867 Express Street)
      Highway 1 to Caribou Road North, exit to the right onto Caribou Road North, Caribou Road North turns into Gaglardi Way, Gaglardi Way to Lougheed Highway (Highway 7), turn left onto Lougheed Highway, Lougheed Highway to Lake City Way, turn right onto Lake City Way, Lake City Way to Express Street, turn right onto Express Street.
   3. Township of Langley (27475 58th Crescent) to BC Interior (via Highway 1)
      Rocky Mountain Doubles Only. Exit the Trans Canada Highway taking the 264th street exit north. This exit leads directly to the intersection of 56th avenue and 264th Street. Continue eastbound on 56th avenue to 58 Crescent. Turn left on 58 Crescent and proceed directly into the General Motors yard.
   4. Township of Langley (9818-198B Street)
      Inbound Only From Highway 1 WB exit onto 176th Street, turn left onto 176th Street (Hwy 15), turn left onto Golden Ears Way, turn left onto 192nd Street, continue onto 98A Ave, turn right onto New Telegraph Trailer, turn left onto Telegraph Trail, turn left onto 196A Street, continue onto 98 Ave, continue to 9818-198B Street.
   5. Township of Langley (9818-198B Street)
      Outbound only From 9818-198B Street, turn left onto 96th Ave, turn right onto 199A Street, continue to 200th Street, turn left onto Hwy 1 (EB) on-ramp.
   6. Aldergrove (3365 264th Street) to BC Interior (via Highway 1)
      From Highway 1 (WB), take 264th Street exit, turn right onto 264th Street, proceed to 3365 264th Street. Alternatively, from 3365 264th Street, proceed north on 264th Street, turn right onto Highway 1 (EB) on-ramp.
   7. Hwy 17 (South Fraser Perimeter Road)
      Eastbound: From Tanner Road to Hwy 1 at 176 Street Interchange. Westbound: From Hwy 1 at 176 Street Interchange to 103A Avenue.
   8. Surrey (10155 Grace Road) – Inbound Only
      From Hwy 17 off-ramp, left turn to Tannery Road, right turn to 120 Street (Scott Road), right turn to 103A Avenue, and left turn to 10155 Grace Road.
   9. Surrey (10155 Grace Road) – Outbound Only
      From Grace Road, left turn to 103A Avenue, and right turn to Highway 17 on-ramp.
   10. Langley (9818-198B Street) to BC Interior (via Highway 1)
       From 9818-198B Street, turn left onto 96th Ave, turn right onto 199A Street, continue to 200th Street, turn left onto Hwy 1 (EB) on-ramp.
   11. BC Interior (via Highway 1) to Langley (9818-198BStreet)
       Highway 1 westbound exit onto 176th Street, turn left onto 176th Street (Hwy 15), turn left onto Golden Ears Way, turn left onto 192nd Street, continue onto 98A Ave, turn right onto New Telegraph Trailer, turn left onto Telegraph Trail, turn left onto 196A Street, continue onto 98 Ave, continue to 9818-198B Street.
   12. Delta (7700 Hopcott Rd)
       Inbound via Hwy 17 or Hwy 91 Connector, 98th Ave, River Road, Hopcott Rd to site.
       Outbound via Hopcott Rd, River Rd, 98th Ave, Hwy 17 or Hwy 91 Connector.
   13. Delta (1700 Cliveden Avenue, Annacis Island) – for Rocky Mountain Doubles only
       Inbound via Hwy 1 WB, 176th St, Hwy 17 (SFPR), Hwy 91 Connector/Nordel Way, Hwy 91 over Alex Fraser Bridge, Annacis Island off-ramp, Cliveden Avenue, Fosters Way to site.
       Outbound via Cliveden Avenue, onramp to Hwy 91 over the Alex Fraser Bridge, Hwy 91 Connector/Nordel Way, Hwy 17 (SFPR) to 176th St on-ramp to Hwy 1 EB.
   14. Surrey (11398 Bridgeview Dr) – for Rocky Mountain Doubles only – Travel 19:00-06:00
       From Highway 17, south on Bridgeview Dr, east on 115 Avenue, south on 131 Street, west on 114 Avenue to 11398 Bridgeview Dr, and the same route in reverse.

Addition of New Routes: Consistent with the Permit Condition Tables in Section 3.4, applications to add local road authorities’ routes other than those that are listed above must be accompanied by detailed route information to be provided by the carrier for engineer review and route dimension review. To facilitate the review process, the carrier must submit turn movement analysis (AUTOTURN or similar) for all major intersections and turns on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities and / or, at the discretion of the local road authority’s engineer, work with local road authorities’ staff to conduct a supervised and recorded trial run on the proposed route to establish that the proposed vehicle combination can negotiate all intersections and turns on the route without unduly impacting public safety, the flow of traffic, and local road authorities’ infrastructure.

Existing Route Reviews and Changes: Should circumstances change in a way that increases the potential risk of LCV operation on asset conditions, public safety, and / or travel conditions, a local road authority may modify or remove approved LCV routes or add additional permit conditions on a temporary or permanent basis.

When a carrier makes an application for a term permit or a single trip permit using an existing approved LCV route, the carrier and the road authority will confirm that circumstances, including road geometry, traffic volumes, presence and / or frequency of vulnerable road users, asset condition, and / or frequency of encroachments have not changed in a way that is expected to unduly impact public safety, assets, or travel conditions. If circumstances have changed, the road authority and the carrier will work together to mitigate the concern. If the concern cannot be mitigated, the road authority may request that the carrier complete the review process for adding a new route given the new circumstances.

CVSE and TransLink must be notified of changes to existing routes. Changes to the RP3M, including to the list of existing routes, are made on an annual basis and are subject to review by RTAC. (See the RP3M Revision Process Table)

Insurance: Minimum third-party liability insurance of five (5) million dollars is required to operate LCVs on roads under the jurisdiction of local road authorities in Metro Vancouver. Valid insurance must be maintained throughout the term of the permit.

Term Permits: Notwithstanding the term permit length limit in Section 3.2, LCVs qualify for local road authorities’ term or single trip permits valid for travel on the routes listed on the previous page. Applications for LCV permits (single trip or annual term) must be accompanied by proof that the carrier is a current provincial LCV approved carrier.

Pilot Cars: Pilot cars are not required for LCVs on specified routes when travelling in accordance with all conditions set forth in this section.

CTPM Chapter 5 includes policies, specifications, and allowances that provide specific guidance for specialized equipment. This includes internal dimensions, loading conditions, and other conditions. Specific allowances are made for some specialized equipment while others have additional restrictions.

Provincial policies and allowances for specialized equipment noted in this section are adopted by reference from the CTPM, as amended from time to time. However, notwithstanding provincial policies and allowances, local road authorities’ requirements in Section 3.2 (Term Permits) and conditions in Section 3.4 (Permit Condition Tables) apply, as indicated in this section.

Compliance Circulars address allowances granted by the Province under the general authorization in CTR Section 7.02 (1), pending updates to the CTR. There are over 230 Compliance Circulars, which can be found at the CVSE website. Table 14 identifies seven (7) Compliance Circulars are adopted in this manual by reference, as amended from time to time. They are included in Appendix F for convenience and ease of reference.