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Tougher penalties for impaired driving proposed
Proposed legislation will further increase the penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island. Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act would extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules...
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Getting an Instruction Driver’s Permit in PEI
You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for your Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 licence), sometimes called a Beginner’s Permit. You must present all the necessary documents, pay the required fee, and pass both a vision test and a written test based on the driving...
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Power-Assisted Bicycles
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...
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PEI signs driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Belgium
Islanders choosing to call Belgium home can now skip the usual steps and exchange their PEI driver's license for a Belgian one with ease. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson and His Excellency Patrick Guido M. Van Gheel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium...
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Commercial vehicle inspections happening during Brake Safety Week
Commercial vehicle safety officers in Prince Edward Island will conduct brake inspections at the Borden-Carleton highway scales during Brake Safety Week August 24-30, to boost road safety. The campaign aims to reduce roadway collisions by inspecting brakes and educating drivers...
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Impaired driving penalties increase
The penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island will become stricter starting tomorrow (September 16). Amendments to the province’s Highway Traffic Act extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and...
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Cycling safely into summer
As warmer weather arrives and bicycles emerge from winter storage, 82-year-old Sharon Creiger is getting ready to explore Prince Edward Island on her e-bike. “I can’t recommend biking strongly enough to maintain your health and even improve it,” said Creiger. “When we bike...
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Register a Snowmobile and Other Off-Highway Motor Vehicles
All off-highway vehicles (OHV) must be registered annually The registration for a snowmobile expires on November 30th of each year. The registration for an off-highway vehicle expires on the birthday of the registered owner (new). Off-Highway Vehicles As of November 1, 2024, off...