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Replacing a lost or missing L or N sign for your car or motorcycle

Replace a lost or missing L or N sign for your car or motorcycle with downloadable temporary signs until you get a permanent replacement.

An L or N sign alerts others that you're a new driver so they can give you more space. You must also display the official ICBC Learner’s (L) or Novice (N) sign to be clearly visible to drivers behind you:

On your rear windshield, inside or outside, or
Elsewhere outside your vehicle, at the back

To replace your L or N sign

First print a temporary L or N sign and display it in your vehicle.

Temporary L signs	Temporary N signs
Print a temporary L sign (colour) Print a temporary L sign (black and white)	Print a temporary N sign (colour) Print a temporary N sign (black and white)

Then as soon as possible, go to an ICBC driver licensing office and obtain a replacement L or N sign. There's no charge for this. This is a mandatory restriction and you could be fined if you do not replace your missing L or N sign.

If you still have questions about your L or N sign, please call:

(250) 978-8300 (Greater Victoria )
1-800-950-1498 (Elsewhere in B.C.)

L sign

A sign which alerts others that you're a new driver so they can give you more space. It must be an official L sign issued by ICBC. You must display the official L (Learner) sign where it is clearly visible to drivers behind you (1) on your rear windshield, inside or outside, or (2) elsewhere outside your vehicle, at the back.
L sign - motorcycles

A sign which alerts others that you're a new rider so they can give you more space. You must display an L (Learner) sign on the rear of your motorcycle or on your clothing so that drivers behind you can see it when you're riding. It must be an offical L sign issued by ICBC. Read more on the Steps to getting a motorcycle licence.
N sign
A sign which lets other motorists know that you're a novice driver so they can give you more space on the road. Its use should help reduce your risk of crashing while you're still gaining skills and experience. Remember: police reports show that new drivers are almost twice as likely as more experienced drivers to cause a collision in their first two years of driving. You must display the official N sign where it is clearly visible to drivers behind you:
- on your rear windshield, inside or outside, or
- elsewhere outside your vehicle, at the back
Read more about Graduated licensing.
N sign - motorcycles

A sign which lets other motorists know that you're a novice driver so they can give you more space on the road. Its use should help reduce your risk of crashing while you're still gaining skills and experience. Remember: police reports show that new drivers are almost twice as likely as more experienced motorists to cause a collision in their first two years of driving. You must display the N (Novice) sign on the rear of your motorcycle or on your clothing so that drivers behind you can see it when you're riding. It must be an official N sign issued by ICBC. Read more about the steps to getting a motorcycle licence.
Vehicle (Motor Vehicle)

For the purposes of vehicle registration, a motor vehicle means a vehicle, not run on rails, that is designed to be self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but does not include a motor assisted cycle. A motor vehicle has an engine, frame and body, and is recognizable as a car, truck, bus, or motorcycle.