Carriers that are not apportioned for Prince Edward Island, must apply for a non resident permit to operate on PEI’s highways.
Who needs a PEI temporary trip permit?
When traveling from your base province into another jurisdiction in which you are not registered or apportioned and typically when any one of the following criteria apply:
The gross vehicle/combination exceeds a registered weight of 26,000 lbs (11 797 kgs).
The vehicle (power unit only) is traveling on 3 or more axles.
When does a trip permit is not needed?
Dependent on the jurisdiction, exceptions/exemptions may negate the need for a trip permit:
Farm, dealer, government, charter plated units
Vehicle bob-tailing or unladen combination
Self-propelled vehicles: cranes, fire trucks, etc.
Limitations
The permit is valid for 5 days
How can I get a PEI trip permit?