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Getting a PEI Driver’s License
2020-12-16
License and registration services are offered at all Access PEI locations across Prince Edward Island.
Please be advised that driving examinations (behind-the-wheel tests) are offered at Access PEI locations in Alberton, O'Leary, Summerside, Charlottetown, Montague and Souris.
How do I get my...
Novice Driver Course (NDC)
2020-07-27
The province requires individuals with Instruction Permits to attend a Novice Driver Course before taking their first road test. This is a mandatory educational program for all new drivers who do not complete a formal driver education program. You should enroll in the course as soon as you receive...
Drivers Licence Fees
2020-07-27
Driver’s licence and registration fees are being reinstated on January 1, 2020. There will continue to be free vehicle registration for electric vehicles and half-price registration for hybrid vehicles.
Any driver who has a licence refunded after January 1, 2019 is not eligible for the free...
Farm Truck Registration
2020-07-27
Bona fide farmers may register farm trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kgs or more in a separate class at a reduced rate. A farm vehicle must be used exclusively for farm-related purposes such as transporting:
the farmer, family members and others without fee or charge of...
Vehicle Dealer License
2020-07-27
Highway Safety issues licenses under the Dealers Trade License Regulations.
These licenses allow for individuals/businesses to carry on the buying and selling of vehicles.
The department performs an audit role, responds to consumer queries and complaints.
Requirements
Have an...
Getting an Instruction Driver’s Permit in PEI
2020-07-27
You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for your Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 licence), sometimes called a Beginner’s Permit. You must present all the necessary documents, pay the required fee, and pass both a vision test and a written test based on the driving rules and safety...
Novice Driver Course for Newcomers (NDCN)
2020-07-27
Driving is a complex activity and the rules for driving can be significantly different from country to country.
Additionally, the security standards for driver license issuance and documentation varies significantly from one country to another including the availability of driving records....
International Registration for Commercial Vehicles
2020-07-27
If you are operating a commercial vehicle in both Canada and United States with PEI as your base jurisdiction, you must register your vehicle under the International Registration Plan through Prince Edward Island Highway Safety. This applies to vehicles (including buses) over 11,794 kgs or power...
Share the Road
2020-07-20
Share the Road is a public education campaign for cyclists and motorists of Prince Edward Island.
Rules of the Road for Safe Cycling
Knowing how cyclists, pedestrians and drivers can “share the road” helps provide safe and enjoyable trips for everyone. The Highway Traffic Act establishes the...
Rules of the Road and Emergency Vehicles
2020-06-30
The rules of the road are laws and safe practices that allow for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians and other road users.
Special care must be taken on Island roads when dealing with emergency vehicles. It is our collective responsibility to protect the lives of emergency...