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Six new inspectors join PEI’s commercial vehicle safety team
2023-12-27
Often behind the scenes, PEI’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Officers are doing their part to keep PEI’s highways safe.
Now, thanks to rigorous training, six Islanders are qualified to conduct roadside inspections on commercial trucks, trailers, and buses anywhere on PEI.
The training is technical...
Electric kick scooter regulations
2022-11-23
New regulations will support the safe operation of electric kick scooters on municipal roadways and active transportation pathways in Prince Edward Island.
Regulatory changes to the Highway Traffic Act and Trails Act set the minimum age, maximum speed and other requirements for the use of...
Enhanced driver education training for new residents
2022-10-28
The province of Prince Edward Island has introduced a new process to recognize the previous driving experience of motorists from certain countries where validation of out-of-country documents may not be possible.
Experienced drivers relocating to Prince Edward Island from outside Canada will now...
Islanders asked to use caution on Confederation Trail
2022-10-20
As provincial crews continue to clear large debris from the Confederation Trail, some sections of the Confederation Trail are now clear for public use however, Islanders are reminded to keep safety top of mind.
Pedestrians and cyclists should avoid work sites or places where poles, lines or...
Reporting road problems during Hurricane Fiona
2022-09-23
As our province prepares for Hurricane Fiona, Islanders are reminded they can report road issues such as washouts, flooding and downed trees or powerlines to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure dispatch offices.
Dispatch offices in all three counties will be staffed 24/7 this weekend....
Driver’s license process made easier for Ukrainians
2022-08-11
The Province of Prince Edward Island is simplifying the driver’s license exchange process for eligible individuals from Ukraine.
Beginning Monday, August 15, individuals who are exchanging full stage Ukrainian Category B (including BE) passenger vehicle licenses for PEI’s Class 5 license will be...
Upgrades to provincial 511 traffic system
2022-07-25
Islanders can now receive personalized traffic and road condition information through the province’s 511 traveller information service.
The enhanced 511 service allows travellers to create an account, save customized route information and choose alerts for construction, road closures, traffic...
Hillsborough Bridge active transportation pathway is open
2021-06-24
The new Hillsborough Bridge active transportation pathway is open, providing a key connection between the City of Charlottetown and the Town of Stratford.
The new pathway was designed for human-powered transportation, such as cycling, walking, skateboarding, rollerblading, power assist e-bikes and...
One-year grace period for switching to Electronic Logging Devices in PEI
2021-05-26
In Prince Edward Island motor carriers and drivers of commercial buses and trucks, are being granted a one-year grace period to adhere to the federal law coming into effect June 12, 2021, that requires switching from a paper daily log to an electronic logging device (ELD).
The Province of Prince...
Video road tests for Islanders safe and convenient
2020-06-11
The Highway Safety Division is using technology to provide safe, contactless driver testing.
During today’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers informed members that the Highway Safety Division will be piloting the use of 360...