Beginner drivers in PEI must follow a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system before being issued a standard Class 5 driver’s. The GDL program consists of three stages designed to gradually introduce drivers to higher risk driving situations as they gain experience in lower risk...
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...
Prince Edward Island has a 5-year motor vehicle driver's license. All PEI residents are required to renew their driver’s license on or before the expiry date shown on their current license. Rather than wait until the last minute, you can renew your license up to 5 months before your card expires. This can be done by using the online form below, or in-person by visiting an Access PEI location near you. Eligible for Online Renewal The following PEI license holders are eligible for online renewal if the license holder: is at least 17 years of age; has a valid driver’s license for Class 1, 2, 3, 4...
The operation of off-highway vehicles is regulated by the Off-Highway Vehicle Act. Off-highway vehicle refers to any motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land including: four-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicles; power...
An online version of the Driver's Handbook in Arabic is provided in link below.
Prince Edward Island is a member of the Canadian Driver Licence Compact. This compact means that traffic violation information is exchanged between all Canadian provinces. If you receive a ticket for a traffic violation or if you are convicted of a traffic offense in another...
An Administrative Driving Prohibition is issued to a person who is convicted of operating or being in the care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug or a combination of a drug and alcohol (section 255, Highway Traffic Act). For drivers other than graduated...