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Note: 2.6 m. = 8 1/2 ft.

12.5 m. = 41 feet; 16.15 m = 53 ft.

ALBERTA: Maximum RV height 4.0 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m.; maximum motorhome length 13 m.; combined length for two or three (w/fifth-wheel) vehicles 20 m. RV Safety Requirements: Trailers over 2,000 lbs. must have trailer brakes, unless the lead vehicle is twice the weight of the trailer. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. Headlights on when conditions restrict visibility to 150 meters/500 ft. or less; driving with headlights on during all hours of the day is permitted. All passengers are required to wear seat belts; children up to 6 yrs./40 lbs. must be in child safety-restraint seats. More Information: Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation, Twin Atria Building, 4999-98 Ave., Edmonton AB T6B 2X3. Emergency number: 911.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Maximum RV height 4.15 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m.; maximum length of two-vehicle combination 20 m./65 1/2 ft.; three-vehicle combinations are prohibited. RV Safety Requirements: Trailers over 3,000 lbs. must have trailer brakes on all wheels, breakaway switch and safety chains (except fifth-wheel trailers). Motorhomes (only) may tow motor vehicles via a tow bar without brakes hooked up on the towed motor vehicle when the towed motor vehicle's weight is less than 4,409 lbs. and less than 40 percent of the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the motorhome towing it. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. All passengers must wear seat belts; children up to 40 lbs. must be in child-restraint safety seats. More Information: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Commercial Transport and Inspection, Box 3750, Victoria BC V8W 3Y5. Emergency number: 911

MANITOBA: Maximum RV height 4.15 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m.; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m.; maximum combined length for two vehicles 21.5 m.; combined length for three vehicles (fifth-wheel combinations only) 23 m. Riding is allowed in truck campers. Open propane cylinders are not allowed while traveling on open highways. RV Safety Requirements: All trailers must have safety chains; trailers over 2,000 lbs. must also have trailer brakes. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. All passengers are required to wear seat belts; children up to age 5 yrs./50 lbs. must be in child-restraint safety seats. Radar detectors and mobile scanners are not permitted. More Information: Vehicle Standards and Inspections, 1075 Portage Ave., Winnipeg MB R3G 0S1. Emergency number: (204) 983-5461.

NEW BRUNSWICK: Maximum RV height 4.15 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m.; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m.; maximum combined length for two-vehicle combination 23 m. Overnight parking is allowed if posted. RV Safety Requirements: All RVs are required to have flares or reflective signs and a fire extinguisher. Trailers over 3,000 lbs. must have trailer brakes, breakaway switch and safety chains. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. All occupants must wear seat belts; children up to 40 lbs. (approximately 4 yrs. of age) must be in the appropriate child-restraint safety seat. Radar detectors are not allowed. More Information: Department of Public Safety, Licensing Registration Branch, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1.

NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR: Maximum RV height 4.15 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m.; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m; maximum combined length for two-vehicle combination 23 m. Riding in truck campers not specified. Overnight parking is not allowed unless posted. RV Safety Requirements: All trailers must have safety chains. Trailers with a gvwr in excess of 1,350 kg must also have trailer brakes and breakaway switch. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. All passengers are required to wear seat belts. Radar detectors and mobile police scanners are not permitted. More Information: Department of Government Services & Lands, Motor Registration Division, P.O. Box 8710, St. Johns NF A1B 4J5. Emergency numbers: 911 or *RCMP on cellular phones.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Maximum RV height 4.2 m.; maximum RV width 3.2 m.; maximum trailer length not specified; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m.; maximum length of two-vehicle combination not specified. Overnight parking in rest areas is permitted. RV Safety Requirements: Brakes are required on trailers over 1,360 kg.; safety chains are required on all trailers except fifth-wheel trailers. Driving Laws: Headlights or daytime running lights should be on at all times. Right turn on red allowed after stop and when clear. All passengers must wear seat belts; children up to 40 lbs. must be in child-restraint safety seats. Radar-detection devices are prohibited. More Information: Department of Transportation, Road Licensing & Safety Division, 4510 Franklin Ave., Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9. Emergency number: (867) 669-1111.

NOVA SCOTIA: Maximum RV height 4.15 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length 12.5 m.; maximum motorhome length 12.5 m.; maximum combined length for two-vehicle combination 23 m. Riding in pickup camper is permitted if seats are equipped with safety belts. Open propane cylinders are not allowed while traveling on open highways. Towing mirrors must be attached to vehicle if the load or trailer obscures rear vision; however, it is illegal to drive on the highway with the extra mirrors in place without the load or trailer attached to the vehicle. RV Safety Requirements: All RVs are required to have flares. All trailers must have safety chains; trailers over 3,000 lbs. must also have breakaway switch; over 4,000 lbs. must also have trailer brakes. Driving Laws: Right turn on red is allowed, unless posted otherwise. All passengers are required to wear seat belts; children up to 40 lbs. must be in child-restraint safety seats. Radar detectors are not allowed. More Information: Department of Business & Consumer Services Call Center, 1505 Barrington St. N., 8th Fl., Halifax NS B3J 3E7. Emergency number: 911.

NUNAVUT: Maximum RV height 4.2 m.; maximum RV width 2.6 m.; maximum trailer length not specified; maximum motorhome length 12.0 m.; maximum length of two-vehicle combination 21.0 m. Riding is allowed in truck campers. (Note: Few roadways in Nunavut can accommodate RVs.)