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Driver Improvement Course
2017-11-14
Under the, Highway Traffic Act, , any driver suspended under the Demerit Point System is required to complete a Driver Improvement Course within six months following reinstatement of their driver’s license. The purpose of this course is to upgrade driving skill and improve driver attitude towards...
New driver licences will be more secure, cost effective
2017-10-10
The enhanced security features of Prince Edward Island’s new driver licence and photo identification card will better protect Islanders from identity theft and fraud. Beginning in November, cards will be produced from a centralized system that will increase the security of the cards. It will add...
Upgrades prepare Slemon Park for its next 75 years
2017-09-29
Investing in infrastructure -, Slemon Park has been a flight school and a Canadian Forces air base over the years, and now it is the heart of Prince Edward Island’s half-billion dollar a year aerospace and manufacturing industries. A growing client base and the demands of a global industry mean...
Islanders should beware of flood-damaged vehicles
2017-09-25
Islanders are reminded to learn the history of a vehicle before buying it. With recent hurricanes to the south, flood-damaged vehicles could be resold in Prince Edward Island. Flood damage is not always obvious, so consumers must rely on good inspection reports and learn to spot unusual problems;...
Provincial statement on recent arbitration decision
2017-09-20
The province of Prince Edward Island will not appeal a recent arbitration decision (Haras Management et. al) related to due compensation for property expropriated at 271 Cornwall Road for the Trans-Canada Highway extension project. The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy...
Motor Vehicle Impoundment
2017-09-15
Your vehicle may be taken from you and stored for a period of time (impounded) if you are charged and/or convicted of certain motor vehicle offences or short term driver license suspensions. If your vehicle is impounded, all costs and charges for the care or storage of the vehicle are considered a...
Harvest season is time for caution on Island roads
2017-09-15
The agriculture community and Island motorists both have roles in maintaining safe driving practices during the busy harvest season. Island motorists are asked to be patient, slow down, stay well back and ensure a clear view and sufficient distance to safely pass farm equipment. Motorists are...
Impaired driving penalties increase
2017-09-15
The penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island will become stricter starting tomorrow (September 16). Amendments to the province’s Highway Traffic Act extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules for...
Final Trans-Canada Highway extension project phase begins
2017-09-01
Investing in Infrastructure -, Work on the final and largest phase of the Trans-Canada Highway extension project from North River to Clyde River has commenced. The Trans-Canada Highway realignment builds on the ongoing investments by the Government of Prince Edward Island in our province’s...
Electric cable completion powers Prince Edward Island communities
2017-08-29
Investing in Infrastructure -, Investing in clean, reliable and affordable electricity promotes a high quality of life, supports economic prosperity, and helps grow the middle class. Today, the Honourable Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay,...