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What do I need to know about the Learner and Novice new driver signs required under B.C.'s Graduated Licencing Program (GLP)?
Any driver who is the holder of a class 7L (learner) or Class 7 (novice) driver's licence is required, as a conditon of the licence, to visibly display an L or N sign at the rear of their vehicle whenever they are driving. These signs are available free of charge at the place where you obtain or renew your driver's licence, and a temporary L sign or a temporary N sign can be printed with your computer's printer.
A driver that is part of the GLP program cannot legally drive without displaying the appropriate sign. Failing to do so may result in a ticket under section 25(15) MVA (3 penalty points) or 30.13 MVAR (no penalty points) with a ticketed amount of $109.
There is no rule that states that a driver other than one in the GLP cannot display an L or N sign.
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25(15) - No "N" Displayed - unclear on the penalty
"A driver that is part of the GLP program cannot legally drive without displaying the appropriate sign. Failing to do so may result in a ticket under section 25(15) MVA (3 penalty points) or 30.13 MVAR (no penalty points) with a ticketed amount of $109."
I find that confusing. Are they saying that the penalty for driving without an "N" displayed can be EITHER:
- 3 penalty points
OR
- $109 fine
and that you CANNOT be charged BOTH the fine AND the penalty for not displaying an "n"?
Thanks.
Thanks for pointing out the
Thanks for pointing out the ambiguity. Both tickets are for $109, but one results in penalty points and the other does not.
Can I further ask...
If the monetary fine for failing to display an "n" is $109, why are some people also given 3 points (on top of the fine) while others are given no points? What is the determining factor as to who is given only the fine, and who is given 3 points as well as the fine?
Thanks again.
The choice of which section
The choice of which section to use on the ticket is up to the officer who writes the ticket.