Helpful Information for Driving in BC

Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.

AirCare	Information on the AirCare program, a vehicle emissions inspection program.	www.aircare.ca
Basic Autoplan	Information on ICBC's Basic Autoplan insurance, which provides a basic level of insurance coverage for all British Columbians who own and drive a vehicle in BC.	www.icbc.com/autoplan/basic
BCAA Child Passenger Safety Program	Information on BCAA's Child Passenger Safety Program, which helps make sure children are safe while travelling on BC roads.	www.bcaa.com/road-safety
Clicklaw	A website with legal information and education from across BC. The resources available through Clicklaw are designed to be used by the public.	www.clicklaw.bc.ca
Dial-a-Claim Centre	ICBC's 24 hour phone line to report a claim.	Lower Mainland: 604-520-8222 Elsewhere in British Columbia: 1-800-910-4222
Drinking and Driving Laws	Information from ICBC on the laws relating to impaired driving.	www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/impaired-driving
Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC)	The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is a provincial Crown corporation that provides universal auto insurance to BC drivers.	www.icbc.com
Insurance Discounts	Information from ICBC on insurance premiums and costs.	www.icbc.com/autoplan/costs/claim-record
Learn to Drive Smart	A manual from ICBC for new drivers to help them study for the knowledge test.	www.icbc.com/driver-licensing
People's Law School	The People's Law School provides people in BC with free public legal education and information. Visit our website or call us to find out how to access the education and information needed to exercise your legal rights and responsibilities.	www.publiclegaled.bc.ca
Register Your Car	Information from ICBC on registering your vehicle.	www.icbc.com/registration-licensing
Report the Accident Online	On ICBC's website, you can report some types of claims online.	www.icbc.com/claims/report-online
Road Test	Information for new drivers on getting the learner's or novice licence.	www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers
Traffic Fines and Penalties	Information on the fines and penalty points for BC traffic offences.	www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets
What's the Real Knowledge Test Like?	Prepare for the knowledge test, one of the steps in getting a BC driver's licence.	www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/pass-veh/opkt

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2011.

Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.

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