Using a mobile phone while driving in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Prince Edward Island bans holding or using a hand-held device for calls, data, email or texts while driving; hands-free mode is allowed. The fine is CAD 500.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Holding a phone while driving bannedUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Yes [1] |
| Hands-free useUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Allowed [1] |
| Fine, first offence (lowest amount where a range applies)Using a mobile phone while driving a car | 500.00 CAD per offence [1] |
| Penalty points on the licenceUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Texting while drivingUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Drivers on a highway may not hold or use a hand-held device that can send or receive calls, data, email or text messages. Hands-free mode is allowed, as is contacting emergency services or using the device when off the roadway and not moving, or lawfully parked. [1] |
Notes
- The Schedule lists a minimum of CAD 500 and a maximum of CAD 1,200. The figure given is the minimum.
- The demerit point regulations under section 284 could not be read, so the number of points is not given.
Sources
- Government of Prince Edward Island: Highway Traffic Act, RSPEI 1988, c H-5 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (Stage 2) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with a qualified supervisor
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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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