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Drivers asked to slow down, stay alert as days get shorter and roadwork continues

October 20, 2025

With daylight hours getting shorter and road construction projects ongoing across the Island, drivers are reminded to take extra caution to keep themselves and others safe on the road.

Reduced visibility during early mornings, evenings, and nighttime increases the risk of accidents, particularly in active construction zones. Motorists are asked to:

  • Slow down and obey speed limits in construction areas
  • Stay alert for workers, equipment, and changing traffic patterns
  • Keep at least one car length behind the vehicle ahead of you
  • Use headlights, even during the day
  • Visit 511.ca for road construction locations
  • Leave early for your destination  


“Road safety is a shared responsibility. By slowing down and staying alert, drivers can help protect construction crews, pedestrians, and other motorists to ensure everyone gets home safely.”

— Ernie Hudson, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister

October and November are busy months on PEI roads. Harvest season is still underway, so motorists share the road with farm equipment and vehicles. Pass only when it’s safe and legal and watch for wide turns or vehicles entering fields. On October 31, children will be out for Halloween so drive carefully and keep them safe.

With more drivers on PEI, road safety matters. From 2021 to 2024, licensed drivers increased by about 9,000. While collisions have dropped overall, distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving are still significant road safety issues. PEI has strict penalties for impaired driving because even one incident is too many.

Nighttime Safety Tips:

  • Keep headlights clean and aim them properly for maximum visibility
  • Slow down and increase following distance to allow more reaction time
  • Turn off high beams when approaching or following other vehicles
  • Watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife, which are harder to see in low light
  • Limit distractions, stay off your phone, and keep your eyes moving to spot hazards early
  • Pedestrians should wear high-visibility clothing and use flashlights, especially in rural areas

Stay in the loop and plan your route during road construction: 

 

Media contact:
Stacey Miller
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure 
samiller@gov.pe.ca

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