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Driver's Licence
Driving on PEI | Graduated Driver Licensing Program | Out-of-Province Drivers' Licence Exchange
If you live in Prince Edward Island and want to drive, you must have a Prince Edward Island driver's licence. The process to get a driver's licence depends on if you are a new driver or if you have had a driver's licence before.
New Drivers
If you are 16 years or older, you may apply for an Instruction Permit at any Access PEI location. An Instruction Permit allows you to drive under supervision to receive instruction. This type of licence is valid for two years. The Graduated Driver Licensing Program (GDL) is a system of licensing that gives new drivers the opportunity to gradually move into higher risk driving situations after gaining experience in lower risk situations.
- A written or oral exam, road sign, driving, vision test and Novice Driving or Driver Education Course is required for first-time drivers.
- An eye test is required if your license is expired more than one year.
- A written, vision and driving test is required if your license is expired for more than one year from another jurisdiction, or for more than three years if PEI license.
Driver Licence Renewals
All regular driver licence renewals must be made in person at Access PEI.
Out of Province Driver's Licences
You may drive in PEI with a valid driver's licence from your home jurisdiction and/or (if required) an International Driver's Licence for a period of four months from the time you become a resident.
This does not apply if you are attending university or college full-time.
Types of Driver Licences
Prince Edward Island has different licences depending on the kind of vehicle you want to drive. Licences are valid for three years and expire on your birthday.
- Class 1 - Any tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination
- Class 2 - Buses over 24 passengers
- Class 3 - Straight truck over 4,600 kg, over 14,000 kg if trailer is less than 4,500 kg
- Class 4 - Buses under 24 passengers, taxis and ambulances
- Class 5 - Passenger cars and light trucks, not exceeding 14,000 kg
- Class 6 - Motorcycles
- Class 7 - Learner's permit
- Class 8 - Mopeds
- Class 9 - Farm tractor permit
Contact
Alberton
Charlottetown
Montague
O'Leary
Souris
Access PEI Souris - Johnny Ross Young Services Centre
Summerside
Tignish
Wellington
This information has been taken from www.gov.pe.ca