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...
It is an offence to drive, or have care or control of a motor vehicle, while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or any other drug. Impairment is shown by physical symptoms, such as slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, the smell of alcohol, unsteadiness on your feet or a lack...
An interactive online application that allows users to view and use traffic volume counts for all highway and secondary routes of Prince Edward Island. Time Period 2015 to 2022 traffic Contact Information Brett Wallace Traffic Data Engineer bawallace@gov.pe.ca
In winter in Prince Edward Island, drivers face a new set of challenges. Make sure you are prepared. Winter tires Between the months of November and April, install four matching winter tires on your vehicle. Winter tires provide almost twice the traction of all season tires on...
New Power-Assisted Bicycle Regulations under the Highway Traffic Act have been developed for the appropriate operation of power-assisted bicycles (or e-bikes) in the province according to these regulations and applicable municipal bylaws. The regulations came into effect July 10...
The IRP Carrier Manual has been updated as of August 17, 2023.
Please see the links below for an electronic copy of the PEI Driver's Handbook:
To transfer a vehicle the seller must complete and sign off the back of the registration marked vehicle permit. The seller must complete the Notification of Transfer form on the registration permit and mail within 7 days of the transfer date to: Registrar of Motor Vehicles PO Box...
In order to have your license reinstated following a drinking and driving conviction you must participate in the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). Under this mandatory program your restricted license will allow you to operate only a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock...