Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Prince Edward Island for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Prince Edward Island legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Prince Edward Island.
| Width | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.15 m (13 ft 7 in) |
| Length | 23 m (75 ft 6 in) overall for a tractor-semitrailer |
| Gross weight | 41,500 kg (91,492 lb) for a 5-axle tractor-semitrailer (tandem drive + tandem trailer) |
Vehicles exceeding the regulated weights and dimensions need a special permit under the Roads Act.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Prince Edward Island permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Prince Edward Island provincial fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Prince Edward Island trip & fuel permits.
Prince Edward Island oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Prince Edward Island?
When the truck or load exceeds the Prince Edward Island legal limits: width 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in), height 4.15 m (13 ft 7 in), length 23 m (75 ft 6 in) overall for a tractor-semitrailer.
What is the legal gross weight in Prince Edward Island?
The legal gross weight in Prince Edward Island is 41,500 kg (91,492 lb) for a 5-axle tractor-semitrailer (tandem drive + tandem trailer). A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
How much does a Prince Edward Island oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Prince Edward Island provincial fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states