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News before 1996 is not available online.
New regulations will support the safe operation of electric kick scooters on municipal roadways and active transportation pathways in Prince Edward Island. Regulatory changes to the Highway Traffic Act and Trails Act set the minimum age, maximum speed and other requirements for...
The province of Prince Edward Island has introduced a new process to recognize the previous driving experience of motorists from certain countries where validation of out-of-country documents may not be possible. Experienced drivers relocating to Prince Edward Island from outside...
As provincial crews continue to clear large debris from the Confederation Trail, some sections of the Confederation Trail are now clear for public use however, Islanders are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Pedestrians and cyclists should avoid work sites or places where...
As our province prepares for Hurricane Fiona, Islanders are reminded they can report road issues such as washouts, flooding and downed trees or powerlines to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure dispatch offices. Dispatch offices in all three counties will be staffed...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is simplifying the driver’s license exchange process for eligible individuals from Ukraine. Beginning Monday, August 15, individuals who are exchanging full stage Ukrainian Category B (including BE) passenger vehicle licenses for PEI’s Class 5...
Islanders can now receive personalized traffic and road condition information through the province’s 511 traveller information service. The enhanced 511 service allows travellers to create an account, save customized route information and choose alerts for construction, road...
The new Hillsborough Bridge active transportation pathway is open, providing a key connection between the City of Charlottetown and the Town of Stratford. The new pathway was designed for human-powered transportation, such as cycling, walking, skateboarding, rollerblading, power...
In Prince Edward Island motor carriers and drivers of commercial buses and trucks, are being granted a one-year grace period to adhere to the federal law coming into effect June 12, 2021, that requires switching from a paper daily log to an electronic logging device (ELD). The...
The Highway Safety Division is using technology to provide safe, contactless driver testing. During today’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers informed members that the Highway Safety Division will be piloting the...
Islanders can now easily report broken traffic lights, broken pavement, problems with the Confederation Trail, and plowing/sanding issues to government by text message. Through a partnership with the Island company BamText, Islanders can text information, pictures or video to...