Interactive video

This interactive video explains the weight and dimension limits for commercial vehicles and their loads, as well as the charges you can face for exceeding them.

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new CVOR certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. After applying, you will get a link to the training.

Use the video control to adjust the settings. Click “NEXT” to continue after each section finishes.   

Topics covered: 

  • legal weight limits and dimensions
  • the risks
  • legal dimensions
  • exceptions to the legal dimensions
    • width of vehicle
    • width of load
    • length of vehicle and load
  • safe, productive, and infrastructure-friendly (SPIF) vehicles
  • legal weight
  • consequences
    • charges
      • over width load
      • over length vehicle
      • over height vehicle