How changes to B.C.’s graduated licensing program will impact new drivers
B.C. is making big changes to the ICBC graduated licensing program for new drivers. Global News Morning speaks with Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee about the province’s move to eliminate the second road test for new drivers.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the B.C. government says it has introduced legislation to create a simpler and more accessible process for new drivers.
If approved, the changes will remove the requirement for a second road test for someone with their learner’s licence to obtain a Class 5 licence.
Instead, there will be a 12-month restriction period for anyone wanting to get a Class 5 where the driver “must demonstrate safe driving behaviour to progress,” according to a release from the province.
“I’m not so sure that this is a good move. I think a lot of new drivers are going to be subjected to longer monitoring by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicle… The legislation also gives the power to the government to impose more restrictions on various classes of drivers…”
