Driving License & Vehicle Registration

A valid driver's license from any country is good in Canada for a period of 3 months. It is expected that during these three months, the person will make application for a Driver's License (in the province where a person is staying). In Canada, the provincial and territorial government -where the driver is residing- issues the driving license. Thus, the overall requirements remaining same, specific regulations relating to driver's licenses vary with provinces. All provinces have provisions which allow the non-residents to use licenses issued by other provinces and International Driving Permits. They also allow non-residents to use regular licenses issued by other states and countries. Even the Canadian licenses are valid in many other nations due to various international agreements and treaties.

AMA Registries will register your vehicle and renew your driver’s license quickly and easily. In order to get a Michigan driver's license, you must pass a written test, a road sign test, a vision test, and a driving test.

Alberta

Students having a valid International Driver's License are permitted to drive in Alberta legally for 12 months. But they need to be insured by their home insurance policy. If you happen to get involved in a car accident, resulting in a personal injury or property damage over 0, the police must be notified. Also, you must remain at the scene of the accident until the investigating officers clear it. After obtaining Alberta Driver's License, you must also obtain Alberta Driver's Insurance.

• Probationary Driver's Licence (Class 5, Probationary): This licence can be obtained at age 16 if the driver has had a Learner's Permit for not less than 1 year. With this licence, one can drive without an accompanying fully licensed adult. But this license has more restrictions than a non-probationary licence, including fewer allowed demerit points. You will be required to pass a road test for getting this license.
• Non-probationary Driver's Licence (Class 5): One can get this licence after having had the probationary Driver's Licence for not less than 2 years without suspension. Thus, the applicant has to be at least 18 years of age and pass an advanced road test for obtaining this licence. A driver with this licence is known to be a "fully licensed driver".
• Class 3: With this permit, the driver can drive a single motor vehicle with 3 or more axles, or a motor vehicle with 3 or more axles pulling a trailer with one or more axles (assuming the trailer does not have airbrakes).
• Class 1: With this permit, the driver can operate any motor vehicle except a motorcycle. Minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

British Columbia

• Class 7L (Learner's Permit): This permit can be obtained at age 16 and requires a person under the age of 19 to be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian. One must take a medical and knowledge test (requiring 80% to pass), for getting this license. The holder of this license has to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver over 25. The driver is required to maintain a blood-alcohol count of 0, display a large 'L' decal on the back of their vehicle, have no more than two passengers (including the supervisor), and should not drive between 12AM-5AM. This licence is good for a period of 2 years. After 12 months, the driver is eligible to take a 45 minute driving test for advancing to the next level.
• Class 6 (Motorcycle Licence): With this licence, the holder can operate a motorcycle without any restrictions.
• Class 4 (Commercial licence): the holders of this license allow the holder to operate taxis, limousines, ambulances, special buses used to transport people with disabilities and other special vehicles. The Minimum age of the holder should be 19.

Manitoba

• Class 6 (Motorcycle Licence):
  The holders of this licence allow the holder to operate a motorcycle. The Minimum age required is 16.
• Class 5L (Learner's Vehicle Licence):
  The holders of this license need to have a supervisory driver in the front seat. This supervisory driver must have held a full licence for not less than 3 years and has a BAC < .05. A person becomes eligible to take the class 5I road test after a minimum of 9 months. The Minimum age required is 16.
• Class 5I (Intermediate Vehicle Licence):
  This license is acquired upon successful completion of road test. The driver must have 0 BAC. Only passenger restrictions are from midnight to 5am either only 1 front seat passenger, or a supervisory driver plus as many seatbelts as there are in the rear.

Ontario

All new drivers applying for their first car or motorcycle licence enter Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS). Graduated licensing lets new drivers get driving experience and skills gradually. The two-step licensing process takes not less than 20 months for completion.

You should be at least 16 years old and pass a vision test and a test of your knowledge of the rules of the road and traffic signs, for getting this license. You will get a Class G1 or M1 licence after getting this license. Two road tests have to be cleared for becoming fully licensed.

New drivers earn full driving privileges in two stages and have five years to complete the program (Classes G1, G2, M2 or M2 with condition "L") and graduate to a full licence (Classes G, M or M with condition L).

Class G2

New drivers need to hold a G2 licence for not less than 12 months before attempting the G2 road test. You have more privileges due to your driving experience, at this level. After getting this license, you are eligible to drive without an accompanying driver on all Ontario roads anytime. But, you shall be required to:

• Maintain a zero blood alcohol level while driving;
• Ensure that the number of passengers in the vehicle is limited to the number of working seat belts.

Documents required:

• Foreign Passport
• Record of Landing
• Student Authorization Study Permit
• Temporary Resident's Permit
• Ontario Student Card with signature

Nova Scotia

Class 5:
This license is meant for driving cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans having a seating capacity of less than 24;

Classes of Learner's Licenses: There are two different types of Learner's Licence in Nova Scotia:

• "Class 7" (the regular Learner's Licence): This license permits a new driver to drive cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans seating less than 10 people;
• "Class LM" (the Learner's Motorcycle Licence): This license permits a new motorcycle driver to drive a motorcycle.

Requirements:

Proof of Age:
You must be 18 years of age for getting this license.
In person:
You will be required to visit one of the offices for applying for a Learner's Licence, so that you can take the tests.
Vision test:
The Vision test includes tests for color perception; field of vision (minimum120 degrees); sharpness of vision (minimum 20-40); and distance judgment. If you fail, you will have to get a form signed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Also, you will be required to have proper glasses or contacts before a licence will be issued.
Knowledge Test:
You have to pass a written test, having 2 parts: One is on traffic and safe driving rules; Second is on Nova Scotia highway signs. Each part has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you have to get at least 16 right on each part to pass. Both the tests have to be cleared for getting licence. If you fail one part, you have to take the entire test over.
Test Receipt:
The Knowledge test has to be paid in advance. The cost is .40 (tax included). You get a "Knowledge Test Receipt," after paying and you have to turn in that receipt when you want to take the test.