Driving question-CANADA?

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AuntCarolyn

When you have your "G", you have full driving privileges. Three issues emerge when the police "pull you over". The first is the driver's licence which you need to be able to provide; the second is the insurance slip which you also need to possess and be able to show; and, the third is the ownership slip which you also need to be able to show. ... 3 little pieces of paper.

Regarding insurance, I have discussed with my insurance provider the consequences of allowing a friend or relative who is not named on my car insurance to drive my vehicle. I was told they could do so. First they need the 3 little documents I mentioned above, in the event they might be pulled over. Second, if my friend were to have an accident, it would be at my expense and MY insurance rating would take the hit.

rob s

How old are you? If you are a tourist and not Canadian you can drive it with a G licence but make sure you have your licence and ownership and insurance papers.

Are you Canadian? You can drive it with a G licence. Unless you are underage according to the insurance.

Check about the age limit on your parent's policy.
Thanks, Bob

heathera2b

You can drive it, so long as their insurance policy doesn't say that you can't drive it. But you would have to sign papers for that. You can't drive it often if you're not insured on their policy, it's like borrowing a friend's car. Your best bet though is to get yourself on their policy as an occasional driver, even if you have to pay for it.

CanTexan

This is dependent.
If the vehicle belongs to either of your parents, it is probable that one (or both) of them will be listed as primary drivers.

Check the insurance statement; if you are not listed as an occasioanl driver (on one policy or the other, or both) ... you cannot legally operate the vehicle for which you are not insured.

By the way, the policy has to list you by your name specifically ... it cannot simply state 'son' or 'daughter'. And the name on the insurance has to match that on your license EXACTLY, or it's not valid, either.

If you're pulled over without valid insurance, the most likely thing will be a fine and a ticket (for driving without insurance). This may then affect your ability to get to the next level of the graduated licensing system.

James Dean

You can be a causal driver on their insurance. It gives you about 6 times usually allowed a year driving their car.

HO HO HO HIC

as long as you have proof of ownership and insurance in the car you are safe you must have a proper drivers license to be driving to vehicle alone

Aurum

uh, G? we only have an N and a L (New driver and Learner), but if they give you permission then yes you can drive it. If you get pulled over it would probably be for something like speeding, running a red light or running a stop sign. And then it's the old Licence and Registration thing, they give you a ticket and then you both go on with your separate lives.

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