All drivers must meet the minimum medical standards to hold their specific Class of Drivers' License in accordance with the most recent edition of the Medical Standards for Drivers published by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). The medical standards...
Investing in infrastructure - When plow drivers get the call to “get your V on” in the winter, Jimmy Rhynes says it’s a signal that the storm was bad – but they’ve got it under control. The V plow is only used to clear mountains of snow from completely blocked or empty roads...
PEI Federation of Agriculture President David Mol says a new government rule change will help address a crucial labour shortage in his industry. New amendments to the Highway Traffic Act permit an 18-year-old individual in the last stages of their Graduated Driver’s License to...
A passenger car trailer does require registration with requirements, as follows: Lighting : Tail lights, brake lights, licence plate lights, clearance and side lamp markers, turn signals, reflectors, mud guards, fenders (dependent on design) required; Hitch : Ball hitch mounted...
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 indicating it is a right-hand...
Regular annual inspections are required on commercial vehicles with gross mass over 4,500 kilograms, including trucks, truck-tractors, motor homes and buses, to ensure they comply with requirements mandated in the newest version of National Safety Code, Standard 11. All buses...
If you are an active volunteer firefighter, there is no cost to register your vehicle registration which includes first-time registration for 6-17 months for a new vehicle and annual vehicle registration renewal. You must use the free vehicle registration plate on the vehicle you...
Antique vehicles require a special license plate issued through the Prince Edward Island Antique Car Club. Under section 1(c) of the Highway Traffic Act Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations, an antique motor vehicle includes a vehicle: which is at least 30 years old or a classic...
If you are operating a commercial vehicle in both Canada and United States with PEI as your base jurisdiction, you must register your vehicle under the International Registration Plan through Prince Edward Island Highway Safety. This applies to vehicles (including buses) over 11...
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...