It is against the law to operate a vehicle on a highway unless the number plate displayed on the vehicle is attached and fastened as required by the Highway Safety Act. (1.1) Subject to subsection (2), the number plate issued for a motor vehicle shall be attached to the rear...
It is illegal to text, dial, chat, email or search using a hand-held communication device while driving on Prince Edward Island. This includes the use of the following devices: Cell phones 10-4 phones GPS systems Laptops Fines and Consequences Drivers who use a hand-held...
“Daytime running lights” means lights, other than headlights or headlamps, designed to be used on a vehicle for the purpose of making the vehicle more visible on the highway when the vehicle is viewed from the front in the daylight. Motor Vehicles Manufactured after November 30...
Prince Edward Island is comprised of 45 rural municipalities, 10 towns and two cities containing approximately 2,150 kilometres of roads and streets. Approximately 80 per cent of these roads/streets are constructed, maintained and operated by the Prince Edward Island Department...
Sometimes in spite of all your efforts to avoid a collision, you may find yourself involved in one. All drivers involved in a collision have certain duties and responsibilities. The law provides stiff penalties for failure to satisfy these requirements. After any motor vehicle...
A "pedestrian" is a person on foot, a person in a wheelchair (including motorized wheel chairs),or a child riding in a wagon or sleigh, which means that everyone who is not a motorist or a cyclist is a pedestrian. Pedestrian Rules and Guidelines No more than two people shall walk...
In Prince Edward Island it is mandatory that persons of all ages must wear a properly certified bicycle helmet at all times while riding bicycles on the highway. Helmets should have a label located on the inside of the helmet with one of the following safety approvals: Snell, CSA...
Safety Guidelines for the Use of 15 Passenger Vans A 15-Passenger Van is defined as a Bus and a Commercial Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act [718 kb] . According to legislation, "bus" means any motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten passengers, including the driver...