Overview
Prince Edward Island oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Department of Transportation & Public Works, Highway Safety Division. Permits are valid for 24 hours.
No set maximums for length, width or height; permits are issued based on road capacity and clearance.
Permit Office
| Office | Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation & Public Works, Highway Safety Division |
| Address | P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 7N8 |
| Contact | (902) 368-5200 |
| Hours | 8:30 A.M. ā 5:00 P.M. (AT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Permits are valid for 24 hours. |
| Operating time | 8:30 A.M. ā 5:00 P.M. (AT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | No maximum established; permit issued if roads can handle. Escorts required if longer than 80ā². |
| Width | No maximum established; permit issued if road can handle. Escorts required for all loads over 12ā² wide. |
| Height | No maximum established; permit issued if adequate clearance exists. |
| Weight | Depends on tire sizes and axle spacings |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | ā | 20,000 |
| Tandem | ā | 58,000 |
| Tridum | ā | 74,000 |
| Quad | ā | 79,200 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | Width 12ā² and over: 2 (front & rear) |
| Length | Length 90ā² and over: 2 (front & rear) |
- Government reserves the right to add escorts when deemed necessary
- Escort vehicles must have a flashing amber light mounted on top and a wide-load sign or āDā sign attached to the front