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Pedestrian Safety
A "pedestrian" is a person on foot, a person in a wheelchair (including motorized wheel chairs),or a child riding in a wagon or sleigh, which means that everyone who is not a motorist or a cyclist is a pedestrian. Pedestrian Rules and Guidelines No more than two people shall walk...
Collisions
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. After any motor vehicle...
Child Safety Seats (Booster Seats)
Who needs a booster seat? Children who: weigh at least 18 kilograms (40 pounds); are 9 years of age or less; and, are less than 145 centimetres (4 feet, 9 inches) tall. Why does my child need a booster seat? Children outgrow a typical car seat when they reach a weight of 18kg...
Daytime Running Lights
“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 Manufactured after November 30...
Driver Refresher Course/55 Alive
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 testing at the end of the...
Leave the Phone Alone While Driving
It is illegal to text, dial, chat, email or search using a hand-held communication device while driving on Prince Edward Island. This includes the use of the following devices: Cell phones 10-4 phones GPS systems Laptops Fines and Consequences Drivers who use a hand-held...
Novice Driver Course (NDC)
Congratulations on earning your Instruction Permit (Class 7)! What is the Novice Driver Course? The Novice Driver Course (NDC) on Prince Edward Island is a mandatory educational program for new drivers who hold an Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 license) and are not enrolled...
Photographic Identification Card (Voluntary ID)
A Photographic Identification Card is a wallet sized card that provides government-issued identification to residents of PEI. "Resident" means a person legally entitled to be or remain in Canada and who makes the person's home in and is ordinarily resident in the province. A...
Veteran License Plate Registration
How do I apply for a Veteran license plate? You can apply for a Veteran license plate at any Access PEI location in the province. Fill out an application form and provide proof of your eligibility to Access PEI. On the application form, you will have to provide the following...