TRANSPORTATION / MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION
Obtaining a Driver’s License in Ontario
involves a series of written, vision and road tests. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age. For complete details, visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Note: Every vehicle and driver must have insurance. Contact a local insurance provider to become properly insured before you drive.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
800-387-3445
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-transportation
Exchange an out-of-province driver’s license
https://www.ontario.ca/page/exchange-out-province-drivers-licence
Road Test Appointment Booking
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/service-commitment/road-test-booking.shtml
ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario
Insurance Coverage
By law, you must insure a vehicle if you plan to drive it in Ontario. You must have this insurance before you can:
- attach license plates to a vehicle
- renew your registration
- buy a temporary (trip) permit.
In Ontario, you buy this insurance from a private insurance company. You will receive a pink insurance card from your insurance company. This card shows proof of insurance for the vehicle you are driving. When driving your own or someone else’s vehicle in Ontario, you must have the pink insurance card with you at all times. If you are stopped by a police officer while driving, you must show your pink insurance card when asked. If you do not, you can be fined up to $400.
