Essential Freight Transport Exemption

There is an Essential Freight Transport Exemption for the movement of essential freight within the province of Nova Scotia.

Purpose:

The purpose of this exemption is to support efforts by intra-provincial truck undertakings and their drivers to transport essential supplies and equipment, in direct assistance to emergency relief efforts during the response to COVID-19.

Application:

This exemption applies to intra-provincial truck undertakings and their drivers, who are employed or otherwise engaged in the transport of essential supplies and equipment, in direct assistance to the emergency relief efforts during the response to COVID-19.

The link below will open of the brochure exemption for you to download. The brochure and this link provide detailed information of obtaining this exemption.

Nova Scotia Vehicle Compliance Exemption Brochure