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...
PEI Federation of Agriculture President David Mol says a new government rule change will help address a crucial labour shortage in his industry. New amendments to the Highway Traffic Act permit an 18-year-old individual in the last stages of their Graduated Driver’s License to...
Cyclists and those who support them made a heartfelt plea for safety at Charlottetown’s Ride of Silence event last night. Representatives of the Government of Prince Edward Island, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), and the police spoke before the assembled cyclists began the slow...
The Province is developing a new 10-year plan called Pathways to Highway Safety that will focus on reducing dangerous driving behaviour and supporting safe roads for everyone. With more drivers on the road than ever, safe driving is increasingly important.
The off-highway vehicle pilot project is expanding in the Evangeline region to improve safe travel between designated trails. ATVs will have access to more portions of provincial highways to link sections of the PEI ATV Federation’s trail system in Evangeline. “This additional 32...
The province is inviting residents to share their opinion about proposed changes to allow municipalities to make decisions about operating ATVs on roads within the municipality. Some municipalities, along with the PEI ATV Federation and its member clubs, have requested options to...
Motorists are asked to drive carefully on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown due to increased truck traffic throughout the summer months. The trucks are transporting gravel needed for several large-scale projects. Drivers should practice safe driving habits around large trucks...
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...
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19 collisions involving 35 vehicles on...
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...