Seat belts and child seats in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The driver and every passenger must wear the seat belt where a belt is provided; the fine is CAD 200 to CAD 500. Infants need a rear-facing infant seat and toddlers up to 18 kg a child seat. Children of 18 kg or more who are 9 or younger and under 145 cm tall need a booster seat.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | Infants (under 10 kg or under 1 year) need a rear-facing infant seat and toddlers (10 kg to under 18 kg) a child seat. Children of 18 kg or more who are 9 or younger and under 145 cm tall need a booster seat. [2] |
| Booster seat untilPassenger cars | A child who weighs 18 kg or more, is 9 or younger and is under 145 cm tall must use a booster seat; a child over the booster seat's weight limit uses the seat belt. [2] |
| Fine for not wearing a seat beltPassenger cars | A fine of CAD 200 to CAD 500 for a driver or passenger not wearing a seat belt. [1] |
Notes
- Every passenger must occupy a seating position for which a seat belt has been provided and wear it; passengers under 16 may instead be secured in a prescribed child restraint system.
Sources
- Government of Prince Edward Island: Highway Traffic Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. H-5 (current to 29 May 2026), section 92 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of Prince Edward Island (Legislative Counsel Office): Highway Traffic Act Seat Belt Regulations (office consolidation current to 1 January 2008) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
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