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Questions and answers about 2010 Winter Games licence plates

Who is eligible?

Ordering and switching plates

Fees

Custom orders, souvenirs and gifts

Lost or stolen plates


Who is eligible for 2010 Winter Games plates?
All ICBC policyholders who are insuring an eligible vehicle in B.C. can obtain 2010 Winter Games plates.

Who is not eligible for 2010 Winter Games plates?
Any ICBC policyholder who is insuring a vehicle for a special purpose (for example, collector cars and repair vehicles), or someone who owns a vehicle type that is not included in the program.

Can I get 2010 Winter Games plates if I do not own or lease an eligible vehicle or have a current insurance policy?
No. To order 2010 Winter Games plates, you must have, or be in the processing of insuring, an eligible vehicle with at least a Basic Autoplan policy.

Can I get 2010 Winter Games plates before my current ICBC insurance policy expires?
Yes. You can order 2010 Winter Games plates at any time. If you obtain the plate within three months of your insurance policy's expiry date, you will not have to pay the $25 renewal fee until your next renewal date, 12 months later.

Do I need to return my current licence plates if I want to switch to 2010 Winter Games plates?
Yes. You need to return your current licence plates if you want to get the 2010 Winter Games licence plates.

How long will 2010 Winter Games plates be available?
The 2010 Winter Games plates will be available until Dec. 31, 2010.

Can I continue to display 2010 Winter Games plates after the 2010 Games?
Yes. The 2010 Winter Games licence plates are an official provincial licence plate. We encourage you to keep them after the games end.

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Do I have to pay a fee if I switch from 2010 Winter Games plates to a different plate type?
Yes. To cover costs, a standard fee of $18 is charged when replacement licence plates are issued.

How long do I have to pay renewal fees for 2010 Winter Games plates?
Renewals fees will continue until Dec. 31, 2012.

Can I request a specific number plate or series for my 2010 Winter Games plates?
No. All licence plates, including 2010 Winter Games plates, are issued in a set order.

Can I order personalized 2010 Winter Games plates?
Sorry, personalized slogans are not available for 2010 Winter Games plates.

If I trade in my personalized plate for a 2010 Winter Games plate, will I be able to reserve my personalized slogan for future use?
As the owner of a personalized slogan, you have exclusive rights to that slogan for one year. Beyond that year, the use of that slogan cannot be guaranteed.

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Are 2010 Winter Games plates available to buy as a souvenir?
No. At this time you cannot purchase 2010 Winter Games licence plates as a souvenir.

Can I keep my 2010 Winter Games plates as a souvenir?
If you cancel your 2010 Winter Games plates after Dec. 31, 2010, you can keep the front licence plate as a souvenir. However, you will need to return the back licence plate with the insurance decal.

If you cancel a 2010 Winter Games motorcycle or trailer licence plate after Dec. 31, 2010, you need to return the plate for it to be invalidated. Once you have done that, you can keep the plate as a souvenir.

If you choose to cancel or switch your 2010 Winter Games plate to another plate type before Dec. 31, 2010, you must return both plates. As usual, an $18 standard re-plating fee applies for new plates.

Leased vehicles

If your vehicle is leased, the licence plates are kept by the owner. If you lease a vehicle, you are not the owner. If you buy out your lease, you normally cannot keep your plates.

However, for 2010 Winter Games plates only, if you buy out your lease after Dec. 31, 2010, you can keep the front plate as recognition of your support of the 2010 Winter Games. But you must put new plates on the vehicle.

Can I buy 2010 Winter Games plates as a gift for a family member or friend?

Unfortunately you cannot buy 2010 Winter Game plates as a gift.

What happens if my 2010 Winter Games licence plates are lost, stolen or damaged?
Lost, stolen or damaged 2010 Winter Games licence plates must be replaced by new 2010 Winter Games plates or standard issue plates at a cost of $18. After Dec. 31, 2010, there will be no more 2010 plates available, and you will have to switch to standard plates.

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The 2010 Winter Games licence plate may not be reproduced without written permission from ICBC. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games logo is a trademark of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).