Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 11. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
As of today, spring weight restrictions are lifted for roads east of the Slemon Park roundabout. Weight restrictions will remain in place on roads west of the Slemon park roundabout until further notice. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage – and preserve the province’s...
Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
The return of milder weather means spring weight restrictions for all Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14. Weight restrictions reduce the maximum load allowed per axle for larger trucks. This helps reduce damage to – and preserves the province’s investment...
Spring weight restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. These weight restrictions help minimize damage and reduce repair costs to Island roads as the roadbeds soften during the spring thaw. We appreciate our trucking industry partners for adhering to...
Seasonal weight restrictions limit the maximum weight of vehicles allowed to travel on certain roads as a way to help prevent damage and protect Islanders' investment in our roadways. Late winter and early spring driving in our province has its own set of challenges. Previously...
Temporary spring weight restrictions have been lifted from all Prince Edward Island roads. Restrictions may still be posted on some local sections as required. Media contact: Ron Ryder Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy rrryder@gov.pe.ca (902)368-5112
Regular annual inspections are required on commercial vehicles with gross mass over 4,500 kilograms, including trucks, truck-tractors, motor homes and buses, to ensure they comply with requirements mandated in the newest version of National Safety Code, Standard 11. All buses...