March 30, 2020 – In a notice to the public on Friday, the Government of Quebec announced an amendment to the spring thaw rules for 2020. "Effective immediately and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain supplies essential to society’s needs, such as foodstuffs, medical and sanitary equipment, pharmaceutical products, and products necessary for the production of food, can move with the regular weight as per the rule amendment. "This amendment means that spring thaw weight restrictions will no longer be in effect for these essential supplies and products. These shipments can now move on regular triaxle chassis without the need for quad or permits."