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ICBC is the sole provider of basic insurance for non-exempt vehicles in BC.  Exempt vehicles are described in sections 43–44 of the ''IVA'' and also in section 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]], below. Note that private insurers may have their own requirement for coverage that may be above and beyond the requirements of ICBC
ICBC is the sole provider of basic insurance for non-exempt vehicles in BC.  Exempt vehicles are described in sections 43–44 of the ''IVA'' and also in section 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]], below. 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”).  


:'''NOTE:''' The definition of “the insured” varies somewhat from section to section in the ''IVA'' and ''IVR''.
'''NOTE''': The definition of “the insured” varies somewhat from section to section in the ''IVA'' and ''IVR''.


Driving while uninsured is an offence (''MVA'', s 24(3)(a)) which carries a maximum penalty of a fine of up to $250 and/or imprisonment of up to three months (''MVA'', s 24(5)(a)). Driving an uninsured vehicle is also an offence (''MVA'', s 24(3)(b)) which carries a fine of at least $300 and no more than $2,000 and/or imprisonment for at least seven days and no more than six months (''MVA'', s 24(5)(b)).
Driving while uninsured is an offence (''MVA'', s 24(3)(a)) which carries a maximum penalty of a fine of up to $250 and/or imprisonment of up to three months (''MVA'', s 24(5)(a)). Driving an uninsured vehicle is also an offence (''MVA'', s 24(3)(b)) which carries a fine of at least $300 and no more than $2,000 and/or imprisonment for at least seven days and no more than six months (''MVA'', s 24(5)(b)).
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