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|title = ''Driving in BC Wikibook''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}The '''''Driving in BC Wikibook''''' from [[People's Law School]] describes some of the basic information required by all British Columbians who wish to acquire a drivers licence, register a vehicle and understand the laws related to driving and car ownership. In particular, this Clicklaw Wikibook will be useful to newcomers to the province.  
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It aims to help you:
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* understand the laws that relate to getting a driver's licence,
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* understand the laws around the registration and insurance of motor vehicles,
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* know what to do if you are in a car accident,
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* understand the penalties for failing to comply with driving laws, including law against drinking and driving, and
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* appreciate other safety issues.
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}}'''''Driving in BC''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for newcomers and new drivers in British Columbia. It explains the laws relating to getting a driver's licence and driving a car in BC.  


==Contents==
==Contents==


*'''[[Glossary for Driving in BC | Glossary]]'''
*'''[[Getting a BC Driver's Licence]]'''
*'''[[Getting a BC Driver's Licence]]'''
**[[Getting a BC Driver's Licence#ICBC|ICBC]] {{·}} [[Getting a BC Driver's Licence#Knowledge test and road test|Knowledge and Road Test]]
**[[Getting a BC Driver's Licence#Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)|ICBC]]{{·}} [[Getting a BC Driver's Licence#Knowledge test and road test|Knowledge and road tests]]{{·}} [[Getting a BC Driver's Licence#Stages in getting a licence|Stages in getting a licence]]
*'''[[Vehicle Registration and Insurance|Registration and Insurance]]'''
*'''[[Vehicle Registration and Insurance|Registration and Insurance]]'''
*'''[[AirCare Program]]'''
**[[Vehicle Registration and Insurance#Vehicle insurance|Vehicle insurance]]  
*'''[[What to do after a Car Accident|Car Accidents]]'''
*'''[[Driving Safely]]'''
*'''[[Drinking and Driving]]'''
**[[Driving Safely#Car accidents|Car accidents]]{{·}} [[Driving Safely#Drinking and driving|Drinking and driving]]{{·}} [[Driving Safely#Seat belts and child car seats|Seat belts & child car seats]]{{·}} [[Driving Safely#Traffic tickets|Traffic tickets]]{{·}} [[Driving Safely#Cell phones|Cell phones]]{{·}} [[Driving Safely#Pedestrians|Pedestrians]]
*'''[[Seat Belts and Car Seats]]'''
*'''[[Helpful Information for Driving in BC|Helpful Information]]'''
*'''[[Traffic Tickets and Using Cell Phones]]'''
*'''[[Glossary for Driving in BC | Glossary]]'''
**[[Traffic Tickets and Using Cell Phones#Traffic Tickets|Traffic Tickets]] {{·}} [[Traffic Tickets and Using Cell Phones#Cell Phones|Cell Phones]]
*'''[[Pedestrians and Drivers|Pedestrians]]'''
*'''[[Helpful Information and Links for Driving in BC|Helpful Information and Links]]'''
 
==About this wikibook==
 
* [[About the Driving in BC Wikibook|Acknowledgements & credits]]


* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]]
==About this Wikibook==
* [[About Driving in BC|About ''Driving in BC'']]
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]].


== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.


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Revision as of 20:53, 3 June 2015

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Driving in BC from People's Law School is for newcomers and new drivers in British Columbia. It explains the laws relating to getting a driver's licence and driving a car in BC.

Contents

About this Wikibook

About People's Law School

The People's Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg
Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4
Telephone: 604-331-5400
Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca
Website: www.publiclegaled.bc.ca

Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.