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2024-10-15
Your car must pass an inspection by a certified mechanic before renewing your registration. The mechanic will provide you with an inspection checklist which shows if the vehicle passed or failed inspection. This checklist is required to register your vehicle. Here is the list of inspection stations...
2025-04-03
License and registration services are offered at Access PEI locations across Prince Edward Island.
Driving exams (behind-the-wheel tests) can be scheduled at Access PEI locations in Alberton, O'Leary, Summerside, Charlottetown, Montague and Souris. Beginning April 9, driving exams can be...
2025-03-20
There are nine different classes of driver's license on Prince Edward Island; each one authorizes its holder to drive a specific category of motor vehicle. New residents of PEI with a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction must transfer to a PEI license within four months (...
2025-03-10
One Stop Government Service Centres
Access PEI is a one-stop location to access provincial government programs, services and information.
There are ten Access PEI sites across the province. Islanders can access a wide range of programs and services including paying property tax,...
2022-05-12
You can register or renew registration for a commercial vehicle at any Access PEI location. All commercial vehicles require the following information:
Front axle rating
Number of axles
Number of tires and size of the tires
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Weight based on vehicle...
2023-03-29
Where can I find information on current building construction tenders?
Building Construction tender opportunities are available via the local newspapers and the online tenders site.
How can I rent space to Transportation and Infrastructure?
The department utilizes a number of leased...
2021-03-30
The annual registration fee for a private passenger vehicle, taxicab or truck with a gross weight of less than 4,100 kg is currently $100.
Annual registration fees for miscellaneous vehicles
Annual Registration Fees for Miscellaneous Vehicles
Type of Vehicle...
Register a Snowmobile and Other Off-Highway Motor Vehicles
2025-04-28
As of November 1, 2024 amendments to the Off-Highway Vehicle Act and the Off-Highway Vehicle Act Regulations mean new changes for the registration of off-highway vehicles, including dirt bikes. The registration process for snowmobiles remains the same.
All off-highway vehicles (OHV) must be...
Transportation Standard Negotiated Rates
2025-04-28
Printed copies of Standard Negotiated Rates are not available from Island Information Services at this time. However, the public is invited to download and view the online version of this document.
Seasonal Weight Restrictions
2025-04-28
The spring weight restrictions have been lifted as of April 28, 2025.
Seasonal weight restrictions limit the maximum weight of vehicles allowed to travel on certain roads as a way to help prevent damage and protect Islanders' investment in our roadways.
Late winter and early spring driving in our...
Traffic Operations
2025-04-16
The Traffic Operations section is responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and traffic operations for the province, as well as technical and informational support to the Department for its highway construction and highway maintenance activities.
You should...
Driver's Licence Reinstatement
2025-04-14
For more information about reinstatement of driver's licences, please read the Administrative Driving Prohibition and Vehicle Impoundment Regulations.
General Contact Information
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368-5228
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368-5236
Getting a PEI Driver’s License
2025-04-03
License and registration services are offered at Access PEI locations across Prince Edward Island.
Driving exams (behind-the-wheel tests) can be scheduled at Access PEI locations in Alberton, O'Leary, Summerside, Charlottetown, Montague and Souris. Beginning April 9, driving exams can be...
Novice Driver Course for Newcomers (NDCN)
2025-04-02
Driving is a complex activity and the rules for driving can be significantly different from country to country.
Additionally, the security standards for driver license issuance and documentation varies significantly from one country to another including the availability of driving records....
Northshore transit service back every summer for good
2025-04-02
The popular Northshore and Cavendish transit service is now a permanent addition in rural transit’s summer schedule, providing essential transportation for employers, employees, residents and visitors during the busy season.
Starting in June, trips will run seven days a week from Summerside and...
PEI signs driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Belgium
2025-03-28
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, reached a driver’s...