The Co-Pilot: A Guide for Parents and Guardians of New Drivers is a brochure designed to assist parents and other responsible individuals who accompany new drivers while practicing their driving skills. New drivers must acquire the necessary sk
If you are under age 21 and in Stage 2 of the Graduated Driver Licensing Program you are restricted from driving at night between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless you are accompanied by someone who has held a valid driver’s license for at least four years and does not have a blood...
Under the Highway Traffic Act, any driver suspended under the Demerit Point System is required to complete a Driver Improvement Course within six months following reinstatement of their driver’s license. The purpose of this course is to upgrade driving skill and improve driver...
Under the Highway Traffic Act, anyone convicted of impaired driving for drugs, alcohol or a combination of drugs and alcohol, refusing the alcohol roadside screening test, or failing the breathalyzer test, e.g. having a blood alcohol content equal to or over .08, is required to...
If you are convicted of a traffic violation, demerit points will be applied to your driving record. If you receive the maximum number of demerit points, your license will be suspended for up to three months. Demerit points on your driving record will negatively impact your cost...
As part of Prince Edward Island's commitment to public safety for all road users, the Province is introducing mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for applicants seeking a commercial Class 1 driver’s license for the first time. Effective August 5, 2024, Island residents applying...
PEI’s highways will be safer for everyone with the introduction of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s license applicants. Starting August 5, 2024, passing the MELT program will become a prerequisite for Class 1 PEI driver’s license testing...
What is MELT? MELT stands for Mandatory Entry-Level Training. Effective August 5, 2024, all PEI drivers applying for a commercial Class 1 driver's license for the first time must complete entry-level training at a provincially licensed driver training school before attempting a...
Students who have successfully completed the Driver Education Program may be required to complete a road test evaluation by Highway Safety. Names of the drivers will be randomly selected from each driving school with appointments scheduled at no cost. Typically drivers are tested...
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...