To legally drive a car in Canada, you’ll need a Canadian driver’s license issued by the government of your province or territory. You must have it with you whenever you’re driving. With it, you can drive anywhere in Canada.
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DRIVING IN CANADA
Learn about Canadian driver’s license , car insurance, driving laws and rules, buying or leasing a car and safety.
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Canadian Driver’s license
Car Insurance
Driving laws and rules
Buying or leasing a car
Safety
CANADIAN DRIVER’S LICENSE
To legally drive a car in Canada, you’ll need a Canadian driver’s license issued by the government of your province or territory. You must have it with you whenever you’re driving. With it, you can drive anywhere in Canada.
If you have a valid license from your home country, you’ll probably be able to use this to drive in Canada for a short time after you arrive. Check with the government of your province or territory for details.
If you plan to use a foreign driver’s license in Canada, you should get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country. An IDP will give you a translation of your license into French and English.
The process to get a Canadian driver’s license depends on the province or territory where you live and on your driving background. It may include:
a written exam on the rules of the road (you can get a study guide to help with this)
one or two driving tests
You may choose to pay for driving lessons to get ready for the driving tests. Search online for lessons.
Once you have a license, you will have to renew it every so often. The expiry date will be printed on your license.
See the transportation department in your province or territory to find out more about driver’s licenses, exams and driving lessons.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
CAR INSURANCE
It is illegal to drive without car insurance in Canada. If you own a car, you must get insurance coverage. If you regularly drive a car that belongs to a relative or friend, you should make sure you’re listed on their car insurance plan.
You can get different types of car insurance plans, including coverage for either or both:
injuries to yourself and damage to your car or
the costs of damages and injury to others if you’re at fault in an accident
Your car insurance cost depends on the plan you choose and your:
age
driving record
living location
driving experience
The cost also varies between insurance companies. For this reason, you should:
make sure you understand what each plan covers
contact a few companies for details about the price of their insurance plans
DRIVING LAWS AND RULES
You must follow Canada’s driving laws. Before you start driving, take time to learn the laws in your province or territory.
For a full list of laws and rules about driving, get a copy of the driving guide issued by the department that regulates cars and driving in your province or territory. You can usually get these guides at service centres, online and in stores.
Driving laws are strictly enforced in Canada. Penalties for breaking the law are generally severe. Read about some of the most important laws to know.
