The Points System and ICBC: Difference between revisions
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| text = “''On my commute home from work I sometimes get a little lead-footed. I’ve been ticketed for speeding twice in the past two months. Now I’ve got six penalty points on my record, and a hefty penalty premium coming my way (not to mention the steep fines!). I get the message: I’ve got to slow down.''” <br/>– Carl, Burnaby, BC}} | | text = “''On my commute home from work I sometimes get a little lead-footed. I’ve been ticketed for speeding twice in the past two months. Now I’ve got six penalty points on my record, and a hefty penalty premium coming my way (not to mention the steep fines!). I get the message: I’ve got to slow down.''” <br/>– Carl, Burnaby, BC}} | ||
In BC, the main law that deals with traffic and driving is called the ''[https://canlii.ca/t/847n Motor Vehicle Act]''. If you get a ticket for violating this law — for example, for speeding or [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/distracted-driving/ distracted driving] — you typically get driver penalty points on your driver’s record. | In BC, the main law that deals with traffic and driving is called the ''[https://canlii.ca/t/847n Motor Vehicle Act]''. If you get a ticket for violating this law — for example, for speeding or [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/distracted-driving/ distracted driving] — you typically get '''driver penalty points''' on your driver’s record. | ||
These penalty points are in addition to any fine you have to pay for the violation. | These penalty points are in addition to any fine you have to pay for the violation. | ||
