Your rights to a driver's licence in BC

Myth or fact?

It takes a while to get your driver's licence. But once you get it you can never lose it.
  • Myth
  • Fact

Getting a driver’s licence for the first time is exciting. Before you can get behind the wheel in BC, though, you need to learn the rules of the road. Once you’ve earned your licence, you can keep it as long as you follow those rules and drive safely. Learn what you need to do to get — and keep — your licence.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in January 2021
  • Time to read: 14 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Krista Prockiw, ICBC and Sarah Leamon, Sarah Leamon Law Group

Krista Prockiw
Sarah Leamon

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