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...
Islanders will now have the option to identify their gender on their driver’s licence. The Prince Edward Island government has added the two new non-binary gender options of ‘gender not listed’ and ‘prefer not to say,’ which join the existing ‘male’ and ‘female’ options. The...
Highway Safety is introducing a newcomer novice driver course this September. “Driving is a complex activity anywhere, and it gets even more complex with our winter weather in PEI,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers. “The newcomer novice driver...
In order to better protect Island students, drivers who illegally pass a school bus will lose their licence. As of December 8, 2018, failing to stop for a school bus when the red flashing lights are activated will lead to 12 demerit points, resulting in suspension of the licence...
After review, government has determined that no changes to legislation are required to allow ride-sharing operations in Prince Edward Island. “While no legislative changes are required, we feel it’s important to ensure ride-share drivers meet some basic driving history...
The upgrades required to produce Prince Edward Island’s new, more secure driver’s license and ID card are coming to the Access PEI locations in Alberton, Tignish, and Wellington this Friday, December 8. As a result, anyone in western Prince Edward Island needing a new or...
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...
Island students have returned to school after March break and police will be patrolling Island roads to help keep students safe. This week, there will be a special enforcement initiative in areas where school officials have noticed repeated incidents of drivers illegally passing...
Creating jobs for Islanders - More young Islanders will have the chance to earn money and gain experience in the fast-growing trucking industry. The new Team Youth Trucking initiative will create jobs for youth in a variety of trucking-related businesses across the Prince Edward...
Proposed legislation will further increase the penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island. Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act would extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules...