Rules for drivers licence and plates in canada

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cowboy22New Member
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Rules for drivers licence and plates in canada

Post Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:59 am

I am living and working in canada and I am dual citizen to US .I have a Us plates on my car and I have US drivers licence .I have been here for over 1 and 1/2 years .I have a mailing address over in the US .
Am I breaking the law and if I get caught what could happen
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Re: Rules for drivers licence and plates in canada

Post Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:36 am

In all provinces, you must have plates and DL registered where you physically live, which by now is obviously in Canada.

If you get pulled over for some offense, they will likey issue you a ticket and 48-hour notice for invalid license/plates/registration.

Also, in some cities the cops will watch a non-local plat for a coupel of nights, to collect proof that you are living there and not where your plate says (they can easily check where your current plate is addressed).

Lastly, if you are ever in an accident, your false address could invalidate your insurance coverage.
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