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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Prince Edward Island
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Prince Edward Island.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 13.6ft (163in)
- Length
- 53ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 10ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 10ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 16ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 13.6ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. PEI-certified escort required. Confederation Bridge crossing requires special advance permits.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Daylight only for oversize loads. PEI reportedly has NO weekend or holiday travel ban (unlike NS). Spring weight restrictions begin ~March 1 — no overweight permits issued during spring restriction period. Confederation Bridge crossing managed separately by Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (1-888-437-6565).
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 15ft
- Length over
- 120ft
- Weight over
- 100,000 lbs
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/legislation/roads-act/overweight-vehicle-permit-regulations
PEI does NOT issue annual OSOW permits — single-trip only. No online permit portal found. Contact Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure, Charlottetown PEI C1A 7N8. Confederation Bridge: separate permit via Strait Crossing Bridge Limited.
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