Minimum age for a car driving licence in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Prince Edward Island issues the Stage 1 licence (instruction permit) from age 16, with parental consent under 18. Stage 2 is available from 16 after 365 days in Stage 1, or 275 days after driver education. Drivers under 21 in Stages 1 and 2 have a 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. restriction, and Stage 2 drivers may carry only one passenger who is not immediate family.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | A Stage 2 licence needs a Stage 1 licence held for 365 days, or 275 days after a driver education program, and age 16 or over. A Stage 1 applicant under 18 needs the written consent of a parent. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Supervised driving hours requiredCar (category B) driving licence | No number of supervised hours is stated; a Stage 1 licence must be held for 365 days, or 275 days after a driver education program in the province, before a Stage 2 licence. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | Stage 1 drivers may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Stage 2 drivers may drive then only with a fully licensed driver (4+ years) beside them or with a Registrar's exemption. Drivers aged 21 or older are exempt. [1] |
| Passenger limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | Stage 1: only the accompanying driver in the front seat; back-seat passengers must be immediate family of the accompanying driver. Stage 2: no more than one passenger who is not immediate family. All passengers need a seat belt. [1] |
Notes
- Prince Edward Island: licences are issued in stages. The age shown is that of the first (learner) stage, which allows driving only with a supervisor. The regulation copy read is marked as current to 18 December 2018.
- No age rule for visitors with a licence from outside the province or territory was found.
- The regulation copy read is marked as current to 18 December 2018; later amendments, if any, were not checked.
Sources
- Government of Prince Edward Island: Highway Traffic Act Graduated Driver Licensing Regulations (EC225/07) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Moped (motor assisted pedal bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, permit required
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $17.30 per hour
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- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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