All motorists play vital roles in ensuring safety on PEI’s roads, especially during the busy harvest season. Here are some basic tips for maintaining safe driving practices: For motorists: Be aware: Fall is a busy time on PEI roads during harvest season. Expect farm equipment on...
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...
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...
Certified paramedics in Prince Edward Island now have the option to proudly display their chosen profession on a specialized license plate for their personal vehicle. This unique member-based license plate, developed in partnership with the Paramedic Association of PEI, is a way...
Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year. Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31. Extended use can damage highway markings and create ruts that collect water. Drivers could face fines of up to $150 if they are used...
Often behind the scenes, PEI’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Officers are doing their part to keep PEI’s highways safe. Now, thanks to rigorous training, six Islanders are qualified to conduct roadside inspections on commercial trucks, trailers, and buses anywhere on PEI. The...
Each year, hundreds of Islanders working for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure undertake the important task of preparing for snowfall and maintaining our roads during PEI’s increasingly unpredictable winter months. Their goal is to keep people and goods moving...