Winter Road Permit Conditions

NOTE: PERMIT REQUIRED – contact Permit Services at 945-3961 or 877-812-0009 to request a permit for winter road travel

1. Travel is prohibited on any closed winter road.
2. When traveling in the same direction on ice roads, all vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 7,000 kg must be spaced 1km apart, and should not pass each other. Travel just right of the centre of the roadway, however when approaching oncoming vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 7,000 kg on ice roads, reduce speed and yield centerline to the heavier vehicle if it is safe to do so. Under no circumstances will a vehicle travel beside the snow storage bank.
3.  When traveling on land roads and meeting another vehicle, vehicle must reduce their speed and pull over, only if it is safe to do so.
4. For vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 7,000 kg, the maximum speed when traveling on any ice road is 15 km/h. Speed must be reduced when approaching the shoreline.
5. Stopping, parking, unloading or storing freight on any ice road is prohibited.
6. All vehicles must drive with extreme caution. Due to slippery road conditions, natural terrain, drivers should expect uneven surfaces, and the reduced ability to stop safely. Also, be aware of public traffic and slow moving maintenance equipment.
7. Separate permits must be obtained when moving oversize and/or overweight loads and are issued by the permit office (945-3961 or 1-877-812-0009).
8. The use of satellite phones and citizen band radios (channel 1) is strongly advised.
9. Any accidents involving injury and/or dangerous goods must be reported immediately to Manitoba Conservation, Environmental Accident Reporting Line at 944-4888 and the local RCMP office. Assistance and cleanup in the event of an accident is the responsibility of the carrier.
   • Emergency Contacts: http://www.manitoba.ca/mit/winter/accident.html
10. As ice thickness increases and conditions permit, the loading will be increased to a maximum loading determined by the Province. Current loadings are posted on the internet at: http://www.manitoba.ca/mit/roadinfo
11. It is strongly recommended that the vehicle has current winter road maps, safety pamphlets and safety procedures/guidelines. These are available from Highway Information Services at 945-3704 or 1-877-627-6237  or from the internet website: http://www.manitoba.ca/mit/winter/
12. All Winter Road permit holders are required to submit a form stating the balance of their shipments, near the end of the Winter Road season.
    • Form: “Winter Road Freight Haul Sheet”
13. Before a trip is to commence, it is strongly recommended that someone is notified of your arrival time and place, so they can schedule unloading, or notify authorities if you do not arrive when scheduled.