Nova Scotia has made it easier for commercial vehicles from other provinces or territories to operate in the province.

As of 3 June 2025, commercial carriers can operate and register vehicles in Nova Scotia if:

• the vehicle is eligible for registration in another Canadian jurisdiction
• the vehicle meets Nova Scotia’s road weight limit requirements

What you should do to operate your vehicle in Nova Scotia

If you own a commercial vehicle that was previously outside Nova Scotia’s Regulations and its eligible to be registered in another Canadian jurisdiction, you can request approval to now operate your vehicle in Nova Scotia.

To request approval, you must:

• submit the online Interprovincial Vehicle Recognition Form
• provide proof that the vehicle meets the regulations of another Canadian jurisdiction in your above submission

Other important things to know

Nova Scotia continues to have specific vehicle weight and dimension requirements. There are also ongoing pilot projects related to vehicle weights and dimensions. For more information, visit Vehicle Weights & Dimensions .

If the vehicle is owned in Nova Scotia, you need to follow the standard vehicle registration process starting with registration to the Commercial Carrier Registration Program.