Valid Auto Insurance is the law - Don't leave home without it!
As per law in order to drive in Ontario it is mandatory for all Ontario drivers to be covered under the minimum mandatory insurance coverage. Failure to carry valid auto insurance while operating a vehicle in Ontario can lead to numerous fines and place you in a sorely disadvantaged position when being considered for future auto insurance quotes and policies.
If you are found driving without a valid Ontario auto insurance policy you could be:
- Fined anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000
- Your driving license could be suspended and your vehicle impounded
- After being convicted of driving without valid auto insurance you could now be identified as a "high-risk" driver which would put you at a disadvantage and prevent you from being able to enjoy future savings on insurance rates from any Ontario insurance providers
If you are involved in an accident without a valid Ontario auto insurance policy you could be:
- Denied entitlement to receive any form of accidents benefits insurance for loss of income, hospital expenses etc
- Denied the option to sue an at-fault driver for compensation for any injuries sustained during the accident
- In the case of an at-fault accident, held personally responsible for the medical costs/losses incurred by the individual harmed
Mandatory Insurance Coverage in Ontario
The Ontario government requires drivers to have car insurance. Fortunately insurance companies in Ontario give more than just auto insurance coverage; they offer flexible car insurance options to provide you with specific protection rates matching your income. Different car insurance companies offer different auto insurance rates, some rates being more economical than others. Before seeking these Ontario auto insurance companies out, you must know the basic car insurance laws in Ontario.
As per Quebec law at a minimum your auto insurance policy must include Third party Liability and Accidents Benefits coverage.
Third Party Liability Coverage in Quebec
Provides coverage in a situation where you are liable to pay for collision resulted damages to another person (injury/death) or damages to their property
Coverage Limits
$50,000; liability limits relate to property damage claims within Quebec and to personal injury and property damage claims outside Quebec
Accidents Benefits Coverage in Quebec
Provides benefits that you, certain family and passengers are entitled to receive if injured or killed in a collision. These benefits include income replacement; payment for medical treatment and rehabilitation costs; payment for funeral expenses and payment for grief counseling for family members.
Auto Insurance Coverage Provider in Quebec
In Quebec mandatory insurance coverage is provided in part by both the Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec (SAAQ) which is a government agency and private insurers. Quebec drivers pay insurance related premiums when paying for vehicle registration and driver licensing which go towards covering them against bodily injury sustained in an accident. Any additional purchased coverage including mandatory Civil Liability coverage is purchased through private insurance.
