January 8, 2024
Effective June 1, 2024, high-cost credit lenders must be licensed to operate in Newfoundland and Labrador. High-cost credit lenders are distinct from banks, credit unions and payday lenders, and offer installment loans at high interest rates. The cost of borrowing…
December 1, 2023
Provincial Government websites are undergoing required network maintenance on Sunday, December 3 between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. in parts of Labrador). Please be advised that although an outage is not anticipated, there may be…
November 28, 2023
Effective January 3, 2024, new commercial motor vehicle drivers will be required to complete an approved educational training program before being issued their Class 1 driver’s licence. The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety approved and adopted…
November 24, 2023
The Provincial Government is reminding the public that a valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver’s licence can only be obtained from a provincial Motor Registration office. Fraudulent websites offering driver’s licences online, for a fee, are illegal and not consistent with…
November 16, 2023
The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will participate in the Newfoundland and Labrador ceremony for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims tomorrow (Friday, November 17). The event will be held at RCMP Headquarters,…
November 16, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL: Speaker, today I rise to solemnly acknowledge and commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims….
November 10, 2023
Provincial school bus inspection results, released by the Department of Digital Government and Service NL, continue to show high pass ratings for bus operators, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to high safety standards. The results of inspections by Highway Enforcement Officers…
November 9, 2023
Provincial carriers are reminded that effective December 1, 2023, those that travel more than 160 kilometres outside their home terminal or temporary worksite, and that are required to track hours of service by filling out a record of duty status,…
November 8, 2023
Weigh station bypass service is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador, allowing compliant commercial carriers to bypass weigh scales. The bypass service, provided by Drivewyze PreClear, uses GPS transponder technology to notify an on-duty Highway Enforcement Officer that a registered…
November 6, 2023
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an annual global event to remember those who have been killed or seriously injured in traffic incidents, and to acknowledge those affected by their loss. This year’s ceremony in Newfoundland…
