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The IVA makes ICBC the sole provider of basic insurance for non-exempt vehicles in BC Exempt vehicles are described in ss 43 – 44 of the IVA and also in s 2 of the IVR. For most vehicles owned, leased or operated in BC, third party liability coverage up to $200,000 is only available from  ICBC. Full coverage for exempt vehicles, extended coverage in excess of the basic coverage (third party liability insurance over $200,000, IVR, s 67), and collision (“own damage”) insurance may be purchased from either ICBC or from private insurers. See [[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:III) | Section III: Optional Insurance]]. Note that private insurers may have their own requirement for coverage that may be above and beyond the requirements of ICBC.  
The IVA makes ICBC the sole provider of basic insurance for non-exempt vehicles in BC Exempt vehicles are described in ss 43 – 44 of the IVA and also in s 2 of the IVR. For most vehicles owned, leased or operated in BC, third party liability coverage up to $200,000 is only available from  ICBC. Full coverage for exempt vehicles, extended coverage in excess of the basic coverage (third party liability insurance over $200,000, IVR, s 67), and collision (“own damage”) insurance may be purchased from either ICBC or from private insurers. See [[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:IV) | Section IV: Optional Insurance]]. Note that private insurers may have their own requirement for coverage that may be above and beyond the requirements of ICBC.  


Vehicles licensed in BC are required by law to carry basic compulsory coverage, which is evidenced by a certificate of automobile insurance issued under the IVA to someone licensed under the MVA (i.e. the “insured”).   
Vehicles licensed in BC are required by law to carry basic compulsory coverage, which is evidenced by a certificate of automobile insurance issued under the IVA to someone licensed under the MVA (i.e. the “insured”).