Dear Cop - Expired Insurance Decals

On a daily basis I see expired insurance decals. What are the current fines
for (a) failure to display a valid insurance decal, & (b) driving without
valid insurance?

Failing to display a valid insurance decal is a fine of $109 fine.

Attachment of validation decal
Section 3.012 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations indicates that where a validation decal is issued under the Act for attachment to a number plate, it shall be applied to the designated place on the rear number plate.

Driving without vehicle insurance carries a fine of $598. In most instances the vehicle will be towed at the owners expense.

No Insurance
Section 24 (3) of the Motor Vehicle Act indicates that a person must not drive or operate a motor vehicle or trailer on a highway unless
(b) the motor vehicle and the trailer, if any, are insured under a valid and subsisting motor vehicle liability policy evidenced by an owner's certificate.

Constable R.A.(Richard) ASELTON
Central Okanagan Traffic Services - Media Liaison
Kelowna R.C.M.P. Detachment

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