Driving in BC

Cover of Driving in BC Wikibook

The Driving in BC Wikibook from People's Law School describes some of the basic information required by all British Columbians who wish to acquire a drivers licence, register a vehicle and understand the laws related to driving and car ownership. In particular, this Clicklaw Wikibook will be useful to newcomers to the province.

It aims to help you:

• understand the laws that relate to getting a driver's licence,
• understand the laws around the registration and insurance of motor vehicles,
• know what to do if you are in a car accident,
• understand the penalties for failing to comply with driving laws, including law against drinking and driving, and
• appreciate other safety issues.

Contents

• Glossary
• Getting a BC Driver's Licence
• Registration and Insurance
• AirCare Program
• Car Accidents
• Drinking and Driving
• Seat Belts and Car Seats
• Traffic Tickets and Using Cell Phones
  • Traffic Tickets  · Cell Phones
• Pedestrians
• Helpful Information and Links

About this wikibook

• Acknowledgements & credits

• Learn more about Clicklaw Wikibooks or visit other wikibooks from People's Law School

About People's Law School

The People's Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC

V6Z 2M4

Tel: 604-331-5400

Fax: 604-331-5401

Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca

This booklet and others are available on the People's Law School website: www.publiclegaled.bc.ca

The testing of the claims in a court proceeding at a formal hearing before a judge with the jurisdiction to hear the proceeding. The parties present their evidence and arguments to the judge, who then makes a decision resolving the parties' claims against one another that is final and binding on the parties unless successfully appealed. See "action," "appeal," "argument," "claim," "evidence" and "jurisdiction."

In law, the re-examination of a term of an order or agreement, usually to determine whether the term remains fair and appropriate in light of the circumstances prevailing at the time of the review. In family law, particularly the review of an order or agreement provided for the payment of spousal support. See "de novo," "family law agreements," "order" and "spousal support."

A legal right to have and use a thing that is enforceable in court. See "possession."