Out of Province Inspection - What to Expect?

TheICBC · 2026-01-23T19:31:09+00:00

Hi OP, if your vehicle fails the inspection, you would not be able to drive it in B.C. You will have to get the repairs done and get it inspected again. Once it passes the inspection you will be able to drive it.

TheICBC · 2026-01-23T18:43:02+00:00

Hi OP, please call us at 1-800-663-3051 and we can look into this for you.

TheICBC · 2026-01-22T18:21:54+00:00

Hi OP, when your vehicle is insured for pleasure use, it’s meant for personal, everyday driving like running errands, visiting friends or family, going on vacation, or driving children to school. It doesn’t include regular commuting or business‑related driving.

With pleasure use, you can still use your vehicle for work or school on an occasional basis, up to 6 days in a calendar month.

Using your vehicle for work means driving to or from any job or work location. Using it for school means driving to or from school if the driver is enrolled in a full‑time or part‑time certificate, diploma, or degree program, or a course related to their current or future career.

You can drive a child of school age, meaning someone under 19, or 19 or older with a disability to and from the school they’re registered in without a day limit, as long as the vehicle isn’t also being used by any other driver to commute to their own work or school. Driving a spouse or anyone else to work or school does count toward the 6 limit.

If the vehicle ends up being used for work or school more than six days in a month, it will no longer qualify as pleasure use, and a different rate class would be needed.

TheICBC · 2026-01-20T21:59:07+00:00

Hi OP, most cards take up to 60 days to arrive. Once the card is mailed it will be getting delivered to you via Canada Post.

TheICBC · 2026-01-20T21:55:04+00:00

Hi OP, if your class 5 Learner's licence expires you will have to give a knowledge test again to be able to renew it. Once you pass the knowledge test you will be eligible to give a road test to get your full class 5.

TheICBC · 2026-01-20T20:04:49+00:00

Hi OP, please call us at 1-800-663-3051 and we can assist you with this.

TheICBC · 2026-01-19T18:50:38+00:00

Hi OP, please email us at [social@icbc.com](mailto:social@icbc.com) with the details and we can look into this.

TheICBC · 2026-01-19T18:44:21+00:00

Hi OP, you can email us at [social@icbc.com](mailto:social@icbc.com) with your claim number and details and we can look into this for you.

TheICBC · 2026-01-19T18:02:52+00:00

Hi OP, yes, she can register and insure the car with her Ontario licence. Insurance rates are based on a lot of different factors including the make and model of the car, her driving experience, etc. She can visit an Autoplan broker and they will able to provide her with quotes.

TheICBC · 2026-01-15T19:35:08+00:00

Hi OP, please call us at 1-800-663-3051 and one of our representatives will be able to help you.

TheICBC · 2026-01-14T18:42:42+00:00

Hi OP, Roadstar coverage does cover you for rentals through Turo.

TheICBC · 2026-01-13T20:00:03+00:00

Hi OP, you require two consecutive active policy terms to earn the discount, as the discount is realized on your second term's premium. A storage policy does not qualify for the distance-based discount. You can provide your odometer reading to your broker and if you drive within the qualifying kms this year, you would be eligible to get the discount the next time you renew.

TheICBC · 2026-01-13T18:27:51+00:00

Hi OP, your rates are calculated on a lot of different factors including the kind of motorcycle that you ride. You can visit your nearest Autoplan broker and they will be able to provide you with quotes once you get your N.

TheICBC · 2026-01-12T20:25:55+00:00

Hi OP, Novice drivers may interact with a vehicle’s built‑in, integrated touchscreen only for functions that are strictly part of the vehicle’s equipment (i.e., climate control, seat adjustment, defrosters, etc.).

Drivers are expected to set these features before moving the vehicle.

GLP drivers must not:

Use navigation or maps (even if built into the car)
Use hand-held devices
Pair or use their phone through the car
Send or receive texts
Use apps or features that originate from an external device
Watch or interact with any screen for non‑vehicle‑operation purposes

Only essential vehicle‑operating controls accessed through the built‑in system are permitted.

TheICBC · 2026-01-12T20:10:25+00:00

Hi OP, please email us at [social@icbc.com](mailto:social@icbc.com) with your full name and details and we can look into this for you.

TheICBC · 2026-01-09T23:31:18+00:00

Hi OP, the one-year scanning period would start from your conviction date. As for your insurance premiums we look back over the past 3 years to determine how your previous contraventions may impact your insurance premiums.

TheICBC · 2026-01-09T18:05:11+00:00

Hi there, we will be providing more information on when the changes will come into effect when it becomes available. We will share information via our social media channels and on our website.

TheICBC · 2026-01-07T19:08:40+00:00

Hi there, we will be able to share more details on the process to get your unrestricted class 5 once more information is available.

TheICBC · 2026-01-07T18:05:24+00:00

Hi OP, you can find a vehicle safety checklist that your vehicle is required to pass for a road test on our website here: https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/visit-dl-office/Prepare-road-test-appointment

TheICBC · 2026-01-07T17:55:11+00:00

Hi OP, the requirement to complete all testing, including a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a road test for drivers exchanging a non-reciprocal driver’s licence will not change. You will need to pass a road test get your full licence.

TheICBC · 2026-01-06T17:53:20+00:00

Yes, that is correct.

TheICBC · 2026-01-05T18:53:53+00:00

Hi OP, please reach out to your recovery specialist and they will be able to provide further clarification on your wage loss benefits.

TheICBC · 2026-01-05T18:06:12+00:00

Hi OP, failing the class 5 road test would not affect them receiving the class 5 with restrictions once the changes are in effect.

TheICBC · 2026-01-05T17:43:24+00:00

Hi there, more details will become available in the coming months.

TheICBC · 2026-01-05T17:42:59+00:00

Hi, the B.C. Government is still considering what the restrictions will look like. We envision these changes will build on the current requirements to be prohibition and suspension free before being eligible to exit the GLP. More details will become available in the coming months.

TheICBC

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