P.E.I. waiving road, written test requirements for eligible Ukrainians exchanging driver’s licenses
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — P.E.I. is dropping some necessities for eligible Ukrainian newcomers trying to change driver’s licences from their residence nation.
The provincial authorities mentioned it’s waiving written examination and street check necessities for individuals exchanging a full-stage Ukrainian Class B (together with BE) passenger automobile license for P.E.I.’s Class 5 license starting Aug. 15.
Candidates should present a legitimate driver’s license from their nation and/or a translated copy in French or English of their driver’s license. They need to even have two paperwork that present their present handle in P.E.I.
Transportation Minister Cory Deagle mentioned the province is working to make the transition for Ukrainian newcomers to the Island as clean as attainable.
“As a province, we’re doing what we are able to to create a welcoming setting for Ukrainians who’re fleeing the Russian invasion of their nation,” mentioned Deagle.
Ukrainians who’ve not too long ago began the driving force’s licensing and testing course of can contact the Division of Transportation and Infrastructure’s highway safety division at 902-368-5223 to debate the brand new change choices.
Provincial officers famous all new residents and guests to P.E.I. can drive on their present license for as much as 4 months earlier than they require a P.E.I. license. As soon as the change course of has began, the four-month time restrict is prolonged till the method is accomplished.
Relying on which nation they’re from, some new Island residents could possibly change their overseas license for a Canadian driver’s license with out taking street or information checks.
