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...
As warmer days arrive, more Islanders are enjoying PEI roads on their motorcycles. A reminder that law enforcement officers will be conducting special traffic checks throughout May to ensure motorcycle riders and drivers are driving safe. Scott Lundrigan, PEI Crimestoppers...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...