Who needs Autoplan?

Basic Autoplan is the compulsory insurance for anyone in B.C. who owns and drives a motor vehicle on a highway. Tourists, visitors, visiting students and armed forces personnel are exempt from buying Autoplan insurance. If you are exempt, make sure you are covered by an existing policy from elsewhere.

To ensure that all British Columbians are protected, you are required by law to hold at least the ICBC Basic Autoplan coverage. Some groups described below are exempt from this requirement.

Tourists and visitors

If you are just visiting B.C. as a tourist and brought your vehicle with you, you can drive with your existing insurance for up to six months for touring purposes only.

Students

Visiting students can drive in B.C. without Autoplan insurance but must be registered full-time at a recognized institution .

Visiting students need to obtain a Combined Certificate of Registration of a Non-Resident Motor Vehicle and Insurance Certificate to operate a vehicle in B.C. within 30 days of arrival. Ask your Autoplan broker for more details.

Armed forces personnel

Some non-resident military personnel may be exempt and may need to obtain a Combined Certificate of Registration of a Non-Resident Motor Vehicle and Insurance Certificate to operate a vehicle in B.C. within 30 days of arrival. For more insurance information on driving in B.C. as a visitor, please visit an Autoplan broker.

Any questions?

Call our interjurisdictional licensing line:
Anywhere in B.C.: (604) 443-4624
Toll-free: 1-800-665-4336