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...
Investing in infrastructure - When plow drivers get the call to “get your V on” in the winter, Jimmy Rhynes says it’s a signal that the storm was bad – but they’ve got it under control. The V plow is only used to clear mountains of snow from completely blocked or empty roads...
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...
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...
Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year. Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31. Extended use can damage highway markings and create ruts that collect water. Drivers could face fines of up to $150 if they are used...
Island motorists are reminded during May’s Motorcycle Safety Month to share the road with all vehicles -- whether they are on two, three, or four wheels. “Islanders look forward to the arrival of the spring season when motorcycles return to our roads, and their fellow drivers may...
Congratulations on earning your Instruction Permit (Class 7)! What is the Novice Driver Course? The Novice Driver Course (NDC) on Prince Edward Island is a mandatory educational program for new drivers who hold an Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 license) and are not enrolled...
Please see the links below for an electronic copy of the PEI Driver's Handbook:
Road and bridge construction Stay in the loop and plan your route during PEI’s busy road construction season, find navigation tips, and other information to help plan your trips. Find road and bridge projects near you - See counties on a map Prince County Queens County Kings...