Overweight and Over-Dimensional Vehicles
Through the monitoring of weights, by both fixed and portable scales, Lacombe County Enforcement ensures compliance with both provincial and municipal weight regulations. An overweight or over-dimensional vehicle without the proper permits or approvals could result in a hefty fine or even jail time. It is important to know the weights and legal weight allowances.
| Contact | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Lacombe County Public Works |
Responsibilities include road maintenance and providing current road information/conditions (i.e., dry track for heavy loads) Contact: 403.782.3567 |
| Lacombe County Enforcement | Responsibilities include enforcement of the Alberta Traffic Safety Act and Bylaws issued under the Authority of Lacombe County. Lacombe County has Memorandum of Understandings, MOUs with Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Alberta Transportation of Dangerous Goods; these MOUs allow for Lacombe County Peace Officers to perform highway on-highway inspections on commercial vehicles, including the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods.
If you see any misuse or abuse of county roads, please get in touch with Lacombe County Peace Officers. Contact: 403.782.8959 |
| RoaData |
Provides Permit Approval Services for Lacombe County. Permits can be submitted online 24/7 through their website. Contact: http://www.roadata.com / 1-888-444-9288 |
| Alberta Transportation |
For Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS) and access to Alberta Transportation's online services. Regulation Summary / Weight Calculator: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/4777.htm Contact: https://www.trans.gov.ab.ca/TravisWebLogin/welcome.htm |
The following resources contain information regarding regulations surrounding overweight and oversized vehicles.
