Moving to BC from ON, driver's license.

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Jul 13th, 2015 10:30 pm

SaadM587 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 20, 2015; 29 posts; 4 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 13th, 2015 10:30 pm

Moving to BC from ON, driver's license.

I will be moving to BC from ON sometime soon, i checked ICBC site for the requirements to convert my ON driver's license to BC license so it reads, i need to give proof of Two years of driving experience, whereas i got my G license this year after i went through the expedited process because i got credited for my previous driving record from my backhome.
I wanted to ask how can i provide this kinda proof to ICBC or will they accept the fact that i didn't go through 2~3 years of normal licensing procedure. OR can i just get this letter/proof from DriveTest/Service Ontario office ?

Also the experience they ask for is the experience one has after getting G license ? or it could be the experience since the person got his G1.

Thanks guys.

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Jul 13th, 2015 10:36 pm

Messerschmitt: Banned; Jul 17, 2008; 11042 posts; 3869 upvotes

Jul 13th, 2015 10:36 pm

Why not phone them?
http://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/contact- ... fault.aspx

They even have a 1800 number: 1-800-663-3051
Another specific for licensing: 1-800-950-1498

Jul 13th, 2015 10:38 pm

SaadM587 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 20, 2015; 29 posts; 4 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 13th, 2015 10:38 pm

yea i would, but i thought if somebody here had a similar situation that could give me a hint on what to do

thanks Messerschmitt.

Jul 14th, 2015 12:59 pm

night_kid: Jr. Member; Feb 17, 2007; 102 posts; 40 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 14th, 2015 12:59 pm

What is the move for? If it is temporary for school, you should be able to get an exemption.

Jul 14th, 2015 1:11 pm

Wood0209: Deal Addict; Dec 30, 2007; 1005 posts; 192 upvotes; Ottawa, ON

Jul 14th, 2015 1:11 pm

Call ICBC to ask what they require. A driver's record may be sufficient. Alternatively, the reason they are asking is because they have a graduated licencing system similar to Ontario's. They are most likely aware of the procedures for Canadian provinces and could possibly issue an equivalent licence upon seeing your G.

Jul 14th, 2015 3:15 pm

kmarcie: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2011; 1689 posts; 402 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2015 3:15 pm

When you moved to Ontario and provided proof of your driving experience from home, did you have some kind of proof or paperwork from your home country? If so, the same should work in BC.

Jul 14th, 2015 3:56 pm

macnut: Deal Fanatic; Oct 26, 2008; 6861 posts; 2656 upvotes; BC

Jul 14th, 2015 3:56 pm

^ kmarcie has it right. If you still have that paperwork it would be the easiest route.

They may or may not view Ontario's graduated licence approach to be exactly equivalent to B.C.'s.

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