Driving Safety and Education
The operation of off-highway vehicles is regulated by the Off-Highway Vehicle Act. Off-highway vehicle refers to any motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land including:
four-wheel drive or low...
Sometimes in spite of all your efforts to avoid a collision, you may find yourself involved in one. All drivers involved in a collision have certain duties and responsibilities. The law provides stiff penalties for failure to satisfy these requirements...
“Daytime running lights” means lights, other than headlights or headlamps, designed to be used on a vehicle for the purpose of making the vehicle more visible on the highway when the vehicle is viewed from the front in the daylight.
Motor Vehicles...
The in-classroom Defensive Driving Course is offered to any driver who wishes to improve their knowledge, skills and safe driving attitude. This course is a good option for any driver seeking to reduce the number of demerit points accumulated on their...
The 55 Alive/Mature Driver Refresher Course is a classroom course designed for mature drivers. It is offered by the PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation in partnership with provincial government.
This is a six-hour course taught in a classroom. There is no...
Beginner drivers in PEI must follow a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system before a standard Class 5 driver’s license will be issued. It will take a minimum of three years to fully complete the three-stage GDL program, which gradually moves licensed...
The training schools listed in Tables A and B are provincially licensed to operate in Prince Edward Island as private training schools under the Private Training Schools Act and Private Training Schools Act Regulations. Issuing permits in respect of...
Warm spring weather signals the start of the motorcycle season with bikers eager to return to the highways and byways of Prince Edward Island.
Everyone on the road plays an important role in motorcycle safety. Even if you do not ride a motorcycle,...
The province requires individuals with Instruction Permits to attend a Novice Driver Course before taking their first road test. This is a mandatory educational program for all new drivers who do not complete a formal driver education program. You should...
It is against the law to operate a vehicle on a highway unless the number plate displayed on the vehicle is attached and fastened as required by the Highway Safety Act.
(1.1) Subject to subsection (2), the number plate issued for a motor vehicle shall...
It is illegal to operate a right-hand drive or steer vehicle on PEI roads unless it is exempt under the PEI Highway Traffic Act.
Any right-hand drive vehicle included under the exemptions must prominently display a sign at the rear of the vehicle...
Roundabouts are constructed at key intersections throughout Prince Edward Island to maximize safety and traffic flow. Roundabouts reduce the need for traffic signals and help ensure traffic moves efficiently during both peak and off-peak traffic periods...
It’s important for motorists, parents, caregivers and students to understand school bus safety and your responsibility.
School buses in PEI are specially marked and equipped with alternating amber and red flashing lights. Alternating flashing amber...
Under the Highway Traffic Act, the Seat Belt Regulations state that the use of seat belts is mandatory for all drivers and vehicle passengers in Prince Edward Island.
Every person who is a passenger or driver of a motor vehicle and is at least 16 years...
Share the Road is a public education campaign for cyclists and motorists of Prince Edward Island.
Rules of the Road for Safe Cycling
Knowing how cyclists, pedestrians and drivers can “share the road” helps provide safe and enjoyable trips for everyone...