Province Continues to Seek Input on New Traffic Safety Act April 23, 2021 - 11:30 AM Starting today, April 23, Nova Scotians can provide feedback on administrative regulations, the second-to-last phase for input on draft regulations under the new Traffic Safety Act. The proposed administrative changes are available online for public feedback. Highlights of this phase include: vehicle seizure impoundment sharing documents, records and information requirements when challenging a decision made by the Registrar or the Motor Vehicle Appeals Board fees To date, the department has received more than 1,000 comments on draft regulations. The new Traffic Safety Act, replacing the Motor Vehicle Act, was passed in 2018. The new act will govern and regulate the registration and identification of motor vehicles and the use of provincial highways and roads. This includes driver licences, the registration and inspection of vehicles, traffic laws and equipment standards.