New B.C. residents will only be required to provide their driver licence history — proof of insurance is no longer required. However, their premiums will be adjusted for the first three years
driving in B.C.
the increased risks associated with driving in a new area. Each year you remain crash-free, your discount increases. ICBC
you with up to 15 years of driving experience (up from eight years) upon receipt of a driver's abstract
the original date that you received your licence. When obtaining your B.C. licence, you can provide your original driver's abstract in person at a driver licensing office.