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Registry of Motor Vehicles - Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook

The Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook contains information for new and experienced drivers. The handbook will familiarize the reader with the rules governing the operation of motor vehicles in Nova Scotia. Also included in this handbook is information about licensing, registration, inspection and collision reporting.

The contents of this handbook explain the basic provisions of the law in Nova Scotia using language and terms that are easily understood. For the actual expression of the law, refer to the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.

This publication is currently being provided in Adobe Acrobat for your convenience.

Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook

Please note: These documents are in Portable Document Format (PDF), which uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Reader, you can download the program free of charge.

You may purchase a hardcopy of the Driver's Handbook are available from the following:

In Person: any Registry of Motor Vehicles transaction counter (check for a location near you by using the information available on this site);

By mail order: NS Government Publications (P.O. Box 637 Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2T3);

Order online: NS Government Publications website

By phone: Public Enquiries at (902) 424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357 (toll-free);

By mail from the Registry of Motor Vehicles:
Service Delivery Division
Registry of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 1652
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2Z3

The fee is $7.95 plus applicable taxes (total $8.35)

Reference copies of the handbook are also available at all public libraries and high schools.


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