Road Ban Status

Road Ban Status - In Effect In Effect

Road Ban Weight Restriction Bylaw No 1946

Annually, spring road bans are put in effect in the Municipal District of Taber for commercial and heavy vehicles with heavy loads, to help extend the life span of Municipal roads. During the spring thaw, roads become soft and easily damaged. Road bans help extend the lifespan of Municipal roads, including reducing road repair costs and making it safer for motorists.

Regional enforcement officials will be doing spot-checks across the Municipal District of Taber.

Passenger and recreational vehicles are exempt.

Pursuant to the authority granted under the Transport Safety Act, the MD of Taber will be implementing road bans:  

Effective Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Percentage Axle Weights for highways are as follows:

Highway No. Location % Axle Weight
 All OILED roads under MD Authority Within MD Boundaries75%
Unless otherwise Posted
All PAVED roads under MD AuthorityWithin MD Boundaries75%
Unless otherwise Posted
All CHIP SEALED roads under MD AuthorityWithin MD Boundaries75%
Unless otherwise Posted
All HARD SURFACED roads under MD Authority
 Within MD Boundaries
75%
Unless otherwise Posted
All Other GRAVEL roads under MD AuthorityHays Block90%
Unless otherwise Posted
All Other GRAVEL roads under MD AuthorityWithin MD Boundaries90%
Unless otherwise posted


Please note that the MD of Taber does not control Secondary Highways.

  • For information on provincially-controlled roads, please contact the Alberta Transportation Road Ban information line at 1-877-236-6445 or visit the Road Ban information website at http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/522.htm

The MD of Taber thanks road users for their cooperation in protecting our valuable transportation system this spring.

If you need to request an exemption, please fill out the MD Taber Road Ban Exemption Permit Request Form