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Oversize / Overweight Permits and Regulations in Prince Edward Island | Trusted Dispatch

Oversize and Overweight Permits in Prince Edward Island

Hauling an oversize or overweight (OSOW) load in Prince Edward Island means permits, escort vehicles, and travel rules set by Highway Safety Division, PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Here is what applies, and how Trusted Dispatch handles it for you.

A permit is required above these limits:

Max width
2.6 m
8 ft 6 in
Max height
4.15 m
13 ft 7 in
Max length
27.5 m
90 ft 3 in (combination)

Legal limits (permit required above these)

Dimension Metric Imperial
Width 2.6 m 8 ft 6 in
Height 4.15 m 13 ft 7 in
Length (combination) 27.5 m 90 ft 3 in
Length (semi trailer) 16.2 m 53 ft 2 in
Length (single vehicle) 12.5 m 41 ft

Permits and fees

Permit Fee
Oversize (dimension) permit (oversize) See permit office.
Overweight vehicle permit (overweight) Banded by weight – up to 30500 kg: $50 CAD (~$36 USD); 30500-43000 kg: $60 CAD (~$43 USD); 43000-56000 kg: $80 CAD (~$58 USD); 56000-64000 kg: $120 CAD (~$86 USD); 64000-72000 kg: $200 CAD (~$144 USD); over 72000 kg: $350 CAD (~$252 USD)

USD is approximate (about 1.39 CAD to 1 USD, Aug 2026); provinces charge in Canadian dollars.

Pilot car and escort requirements

  • Length over 27.5 m (over 90 ft 3 in) on all highways: 1 escort.
  • Width 3.66-4.57 m (12 ft-15 ft) on all highways: 1 escort.
  • Width over 4.57 m (over 15 ft) on all highways: 2 escorts.

Load markings (flags, signs, lamps)

  • Flag: Secondary source (no PEI marking regulation located): loads over 3.05 m wide carry red flags 40 cm x 40 cm at the extremities, reflective tape, a rotating amber light, and a D sign. LOW – verify.
  • Lamp: Secondary source: amber flashing lights roughly in the 3.65-4.27 m width band. LOW – verify.

Travel restrictions

  • Confederation Bridge control approval required before crossing; wind and width limits apply (Strait Crossing Bridge Ltd). Not in a PEI regulation – LOW.
  • Secondary source: oversize loads travel in daylight hours only. LOW – verify.
  • Secondary source: permit not valid 07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:00 in Charlottetown and Summerside. LOW – verify.
  • Overweight permits are not issued during spring weight restrictions; seasonal limits protect roads (government alert pages). Specific reductions and dates not extracted.

Oversize permits in other provinces

See all Canada oversize and overweight permit guides.

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Rules current as of August 2026. Always confirm with Highway Safety Division, PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure before travel.